Comet 5k run/walk
About the Event
Come support your Grand Ledge Comet Marching Band on Saturday, July 25th for the annual Comet 5k run/walk. Band members will play for you along the route! Water stations and post-race snacks will be provided. This is a family friendly event all ages and abilities are welcome!
Parking: At Beagle Middle school, 600 W. South Street. Turn at Jenne street to South Street and pull into the Beagle parking lot. (The street (Lohne Drive) at the roundabout will not be open.)
Registration fees: $35 through July 12th. $40 from July 13th to July 24th. $45 Race day. Run for FREE - details HERE.
Registration fee students: Ages 18 and under only $25.
Special Family Pricing: Register 3 or more people at the same time and save $3 per person. Savings automatically applied during registration.
Awards:
Overall Male and Overall Female Awards - Gift Certificates
Age Group Awards for Male and Female - Medals
9 and under
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60+
Race Swag: All participants who register by July 12th will receive a t-shirt. T-shirts available after that date as supplies last.
Early Packet Pickup: TBD - Grand ledge Track Complex: 1121 Lohne Dr, Grand Ledge, MI 48837
Race day Packet pickup: Morning of the race starting at 7:30 am
Course: The 5k run/walk starts and finishes at Grand Ledge High School track
Results: Available live and on this page after the race
Proceeds: All proceeds from the event will support the Grand Ledge Marching Band.
Virtual event: If you are unable to participate in person sign up for the virtual event, t-shirts are included with registration by July 12th. Price is $40 and includes shipping. There are no awards for the virtual event, however you can enter your results after you complete your run/walk. Results can be entered on the results page.
The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation
Join fellow runners on July 25, 2026 for the Comet 5k run/walk. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Grand Ledge.
Races Offered
Running
5k Run/Walk
Virtual 5k run/walk
This is the virtual event. You can run/walk at your own location on your own date. Results can be submitted on 7/26 by 11:59 pm.
About Grand Ledge
Comet 5k run/walk takes place in Grand Ledge, Michigan, United States. The local timezone is America/Detroit.
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