Run for the Rock
About this race
Join us for year #2!
We are so excited to invite you back as we celebrate the end of our month-long fundraiser to help fund our Refuge on the Rock orphanage in Guatemala!
About Us:
Paradise Bound Ministries began working in Guatemala in 1997, and we are privileged to serve alongside local Guatemalan people who are passionate about reaching Guatemala for Christ. Together, we’ve developed several village outreach opportunities that all point people to Jesus!
All funds raised from this race will go directly to support "Refuge on the Rock" (previously named Open Doors Orphanage). Refuge on the Rock welcomed it’s first child in 2011. Since then, more than 150 vulnerable children have found safe refuge inside its walls. Our dedicated staff pours into these little ones to provide the highest quality care and the love, tenderness, and respect every child deserves.
Location:
Paradise Bound Ministries
405 Centerstone Court
Zeeland, MI 49464
Race Day Timeline:
6:30 - 7:45 AM | Packet pickup
7:50 AM | National anthem/announcements
8:00 AM | 5K starts
8:05 AM | Fun Run starts
8:20 - 10 AM | Post-race food and fun!
9:00 AM | 5K awards
Will the event be timed?
Yes! The 5k route will be timed. The Fun Run will not be timed.
Packet Pickup:
Friday, June 5 | 4-6 PM
Paradise Bound Ministries (405 Centerstone Ct. Zeeland, MI 49464)
Stop by to get your pre-race packet and t-shirt!
We will also have packet pickup available on race day from 6:30-7:45 am.
Will participants receive shirts?
Yes! Participants who sign up on or before May 14 are guaranteed to receive a shirt in their requested size. If you sign up after May 14, we will do our best to still get you a shirt, but sizes/supplies may be limited.
What are the age group divisions?
The 5K Divisions will be separated by male and female and are outlined below:
10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
We will also give away awards for top three overall finishers (M&F).
Is the route USATF certified?
No. We have done our best to map out routes; however, they might not be exact.
Not interested in running but want to volunteer?
Amazing! We would love your help! Please email jesse@paradisebound.org for information.
Do you offer refunds?
Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds at this time. We appreciate your support for our ministry and your understanding!
Still have questions?
Please contact Jesse Maas at jesse@paradisebound.org or fill out the form below.
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Running
5K Run
Fun Run
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Zeeland, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:06 AM and sets at 9:18 PM local time (EDT) in Zeeland on June 5, 2027 — 15h 12m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
The organizer hasn't released a route for this event, and we don't publish guesses. If you're the organizer, send us a GPX file and we'll draw the profile.
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Results — Run for the Rock
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- Zeeland 5K Races 6 races
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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, 7 Zeeland events
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