445 Upton Drive, Saint Joseph MI
Saturday, May 17th, 2025
🏃♂️ Race Day Information
- Date: Saturday, May 17th
- Location: Lorys Place, 445 Upton Drive, St. Joseph, MI 49085
- Packet Pickup: Saturday, 7:00 am to 8:00 am
- Race Start Time: 8:15 a.m.
❤️ About Lory's Place
- Established: Since 2004, supporting over 60,000 children and adults.
- Programs Offered: Over 60 peer support groups in Allegan, Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren Counties.
- Community Impact: Assists hurting communities throughout Southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana.
- Social Media: Don’t forget to take pictures and post them to our social media pages.
🎉 About This Race
- Anniversary: This is the 21st anniversary of the Lory's Place Run, Walk, and Rock.
- Community Support: Lory’s Place programs are free, ensuring no one is turned away.
- Gratitude: We express deepest gratitude for supporting our mission of grief healing.
- Event Purpose: This event helps provide vital support to those in need.
💵 Race Fees
- Groundhog Day Special: January 31st to February 3rd registration is ONLY $20.
- Standard Fee: Feb. 4th to March 31st (11:59 pm) at $25.00.
- Late Registration: April 1st to April 19th (11:59 pm) at $30.00.
- Last Minute: May 16th and May 17th (8:15 am) at $40.00 - Bring your phone to register via a special late registration QR code.
📅 Event Schedule
- Early Packet Pickup: Friday, May 16th (11:00 am to 6:00 pm) at Lory’s Place.
- Race Day Packet Pickup: Saturday, May 17th (7:00 am to 8:00 am).
- Race Time: 8:15 am.
🚗 Parking
- Directions: Enter via Momany Drive and turn left on Upton.
- Recommendation: Please park in any available Whirlpool lot.
- Note: Avoid Upton/Klock Road (at the stop light).
🏆 Rocking Chair Raffle
- Eligibility: All ages can participate to win a signature white Rocking Chair.
- How to Enter: Place the tag at the bottom of your bib in one of the boxes on the registration tables.
🏫 Champions for Children Challenge
- Eligibility: Open to students, teachers, staff, and administrators.
- Prize: The school with the most participants will receive a traveling trophy and $500.
- Registration: Indicate the school and/or grade on the registration form for award eligibility.
👥 Group Discount
- Discount Offer: $5.00 discount per registrant for groups of four or more.
- Contact Us: Call for additional registration options for large groups.
🔗 Learn More
- Mac's Sports Timing: To learn more, visit www.macssportstiming.com.
- Social Media: Follow Lory’s Place for event details on Facebook - @LorysPlace and Instagram - @LorysPlace.
🌐 Register Now
- Registration Link: Sign up [here](https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/SaintJoseph/LorysPlace5KRunWalkRock?aflt_token=QZt1KFBDIiIun5smo9vi7y59qq2fNLcB).
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