Ele's Race 5K Run/Walk
About this race
Ele's Race 5K Saturday, July 18, 2026
Ele's Race is an annual 5K Run/Walk that directly benefits Ele's Place - Capital Region, a healing center for grieving children, teens and young adults. It's a fun-filled family event that helps to raise funds and awareness for Ele's Place. All Ele's Place bereavement support services are provided at no cost to families, for as long as they need, thanks to our generous community and participants in Ele's Race 5k.
5k Run/Walk - 8:00 am
Kids Dash - 9:10 am
Kids Mile - 9:20 am
Join fellow runners on July 18, 2026 for the Ele's Race 5K Run/Walk. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Lansing.
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Ele's Race 5K Run/Walk
Ele's Race 5K Run/Walk is an annual event aimed at raising awareness of, and funding for grieving families in our Capital Region.
Ele's Race 5k Run/Walk - Virtual
This is a virtual option if you prefer to run or walk at your own location and/or an alternate time.
Ray of Sunshine Kids Mile
If your child isn't ready for a 5K they can complete a 1mile Run/Walk. This is for children ages 12 and under.
Weather Overview
These values represent the 13-year monthly averages for July in Lansing.
About Lansing
Ele's Race 5K Run/Walk takes place in Lansing, Michigan, United States. The local timezone is America/Detroit.
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