Lane Walker Foundation Race
About this race
Come and join us for the 16th annual Lane Walker Foundation Race on October 10th, 2026. Again this year we have an event for everyone! For the serious runner we have the competitive 5k, 10k or Half Marathon. The entry fee includes a Pullover and a finisher medal. Or just come out and run or walk the 5k fun run. Fun run entry fee includes a T-shirt. Children 12 and under are free with a registered adult.
**Register by end of day September 27th for a t-shirt/pullover. Late registrations will NOT receive a pullover or T-shirt. We will NOT be placing late orders.
**No-shows will forfeit pullover/t-shirt and finisher medal.
And of course it is all for a great cause. The Lane Walker Foundation exists to minister to the needs of families with children who have special needs. We have a group of people that are excited and committed to changing people lives through love and kindness, just as so many friends and families did for us! See below for details on how to receive a discount off your entry fee with a donation.
Accurate, paved course. The Race begins and ends at the Lincoln Road Park & Ride, Alma, MI.
Group/Family pricing: When you register 3 or more people at the same time you'll receive $3 off per participant.
Refer your friends and receive a $10 refund. Details Below.
The race will be professionally chip timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results will be posted during the race and on this website.
**Packet pickup starts 45 minutes prior to each race time on race day.**
Pick your distance
Running
5k Run
Entry fee includes Pullover top in women and men sizes. Shirts not available after October 1st. Entry fee includes a Finisher Medal. Packet pickup starts 45 minutes prior to event on race day.
10k Run
Entry fee includes Pullover top in women and men sizes. Shirts not available after October 1st. Entry fee includes a Finisher Medal. Packet pickup starts 45 minutes prior to event on race day.
Half Marathon
Entry fee includes Pullover top in women and men sizes. Shirts not available after October 1st. Entry fee includes a Finisher Medal. Packet pickup starts 45 minutes prior to event on race day.
5k Fun Walk/Run
**This race is geared for our loyal supporters that are not competitive runners, but come out and support our cause. This category is timed. However there are no age divisions or prize placements for this run/walk. This entry fee includes a T-Shirt.** Entries after October 1st. Registrations after that will NOT receive a t-shirt. Packet pickup starts 45 minutes prior to event on race day.
Children 12 and under (Free with a registered adult)
Free if registered with an adult.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 12 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Alma, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:46 AM and sets at 7:04 PM local time (EDT) in Alma on October 10, 2026 — 11h 17m of daylight.
Course
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Results — Lane Walker Foundation Race
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Alma
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- Alma 5K Races 4 races
- 10K Run Events in Alma 2 races
- Alma Running Calendar 2026 4 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 4 Alma events
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