2026 Wheatlake Wellness Walk and 5K

Big Rapids, MI | Saturday, May 16, 2026Registration OpenCharity / Cause

Join the fight against cancer and participate in the Corewell Health Foundation West Michigan: Wheatlake Wellness Walk and 5K on Saturday, May 16, 2026 We have both in-person and virtual options available. Registration includes: - 2026 Wheatlake Wellness Walk & 5K race shirt Participants who pre-register by April 15 are guaranteed to receive a shirt. Registrations after can choose from extra shirts during packet-pick up while supplies last. - Virtual Run/Walk option - Timed 5K race with medals with top male and female finisher medals in age categories of 19 and younger 20 to 24 25 to 29 30 to 34 35 to 39 40 to 44 45 to 49 50 to 54 55 to 59 60 to 64 65 to 69 70 and up - Pride knowing that you are supporting local patients fighting cancer - Results are live and will be available on this website after the event. Look for the QR code near the finish line! - Awards: Top award winners can pick up medals immediately after the race - Children are allowed to participate with registered adults (strollers allowed). The race is professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation .

Elevation Gain:40 ft

Available Distances

Awards & Prizes

Participant Giveaway

3.1 Miles: T-Shirt

13.1 Miles: T-Shirt

6.2 Miles: T-Shirt

Registration & Pricing

Distance	Price	Opens	Closes
3.1 Miles	$35.00	Dec 1	May 16
13.1 Miles	$70.00	Jan 9	May 16
6.2 Miles	$40.00	Jan 9	May 16
1 Miles	$1.00	Dec 12	May 19

Packet Pick Up and Late Registration

Friday, May 15, 2026 12 - 5:30 p.m. Big Rapids Hospital Professional Office Building 705 Oak Street Ste 5, DOOR A Big Rapids, MI 49307 Race Day Saturday, May 16, 2026 8 - 9 a.m. Big Rapids Bandshell (behind Big Rapids Middle School) 500 N Warren Ave. Big Rapids, MI US 49307

Past Results

10K

Year	Finishers	Median Time	Fastest Time
2019	37	1:01:06	42:38
2018	44	1:01:45	40:35

5K

Year	Finishers	Median Time	Fastest Time
2025	43	30:32	18:55
2024	38	37:36	22:39
2023	58	32:12	21:03
2022

Course Information

5K ROUTE

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