The Childrens Grief Center of the Great Lakes Bay Regions Grit Your Grief 5K Run/Walk at MBS International Airport ON THE RUNWAY including a KIDS COLOR RUN on MBS property! May 6th-20th: Virtual Race Weeks ♀️ May 16th: LIVE RACE EVENT at MBS International Airport ON THE RUNWAY including a FAMILY FUN COLOR RUN ON MBS PROPERTY 5K RACE DETAILS: During the VIRTUAL Race Weeks (May 6-20), participants choose their own routes. For the LIVE Race Event on May 16th, the 5K starts at 10:00 a.m. and the path will include MBS taxiways and a portion of a main runway. 5K REGISTRATION DEADLINES: EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ($35) ✔️ All participants will be timed. Must be registered by April 24th to Guarantee a T-Shirt. REGISTRATION ($45) ✔️ May 9th - May 16th: receive a race T-shirt and medal ONLY IF AVAILABLE. COLOR RUN DETAILS: A Color Run for all ages will be held starting at 11:30 a.m. Registration will be $20. Must be registered by April 24th to guarantee a T-Shirt. All participants must be registered to get a T-shirt. Kids may register after, or onsite, but please wear a white shirt should they not be available. Please note: due to FAA regulations, the color run will be on MBS property, but not on a runway. If you have more then 3 family members doing the color run please call the office for a discount code 989-495-9335 RACE PACKET PICK-UPS: LIVE Race Packets: Packet pick-up will be available the day of the race. VIRTUAL Race Packets: Available on race day or any time the following week at the Childrens Grief Center, 4708 James Savage Rd, Midland, 48642, will ship for an extra shipping cost. MEMORIAL SIGNS: Memorial signs to celebrate and honor loved ones who have died can be purchased through this website. Signs will be Displayed on MBS property at the event. This is a Great Lakes Bay Regional event. All proceeds will directly benefit ALL of the children and families we serve in the Great Lakes Bay Reg
Age Groups/Awards Awards: Top (3) Overall Male and Female
All runners AND color run participants will receive the medal below!
5K: T-Shirt
1 Miles: T-Shirt
UNTIMED RACE - 5k Run/Walk - Live Race @ Ojibway Island (Saginaw): T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $35.00 | Jan 1 | May 8 |
| $45.00 | May 9 | May 16 | |
| 1 Miles | $20.00 | Jan 1 | May 16 |
| Spectator Pass | $10.00 | Jan 1 | May 16 |
| UNTIMED RACE - 5k Run/Walk - Live Race @ Ojibway Island (Saginaw) | $35.00 | Feb 14 | Apr 13 |
👟Our unique 5K course takes you right onto the active runway at MBS International Airport — a rare opportunity to race where planes usually take off and land! The course is: ✅ Flat, fast, and fully paved – perfect for runners, walkers, strollers, and families ✅ Lined with cheering volunteers, and memorial signs to remember those who have died ✅ Surrounded by wide-open skies and awesome views of the airport grounds Whether you’re aiming for a PR or just out to enjoy a scenic stroll, this
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| $40.00 |
| Apr 14 |
| May 13 |
8 AM -9:50 AM - Packet Pickup Color run Packets can be picked up until 11:30 Am 9 AM -1 PM – Kids Area and Activities 9:45 AM – Welcome and Opening Remarks 10:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk 11:30 AM - Family Color Run
RACE PACKET PICK-UPS: 💚 LIVE Race Packets: Race Packet Pick-Up will take place on the day of the race, Saturday May 16th beginning at 8AM until start of race at 9:50 AM. Color Packets can be picked up 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM 💚 VIRTUAL Race Packets : Will be mailed to the provided address if paid for shipping, or can pick up at our Midland office: 4708 James Savage Rd. Any questions, please contact our office at 989-495-9335.