Grass Lake Community Events Park, Grass Lake MI
Friday, July 11th, 2025
🏃♂️ Event Overview
- Date: July 11, 2025
- Location: Grass Lake Community Events Park, Grass Lake, MI
- Race Types: 5K Run, 5K Walk, 1 Mile Family Fun Run
- Race URL: Traffic Jam'in 5K
🎉 Race Day Details
- 5K Start Time: 7:30 PM
- Mile Start Time: 7:00 PM
- Refreshments: Water station at the halfway mark, with refreshments and an award ceremony following the 5K.
- Entertainment: Live music throughout the course!
💰 Pricing Information
- 5K Run & Walk: $20 (1/1 to 1/15), $25 (1/16 to 5/11), $30 (5/12 to 7/06), $35 (7/07 to 7/11)
- 1 Mile Family Fun Run: $5
- Finisher Medals: All 5K finishers will receive a medal and a complimentary beverage.
- Awards: Given to top male and female finishers in Open and Masters categories.
🏅 Awards and Recognition
- Overall Awards: Top male and female finishers in the 5K Run and Walk.
- Age Group Awards: Top 3 in each age group crafted by local artisans.
- 5K Run Age Groups: 0-12, 13-14, 15-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+
- 5K Walk Age Groups: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
🍪 Treats and T-Shirts
- Homemade Treats: Local cookies will be available after the race.
- Tech Style T-Shirts: Available in Men and Women's sizes, guaranteed for those registered by 6/20.
- Shirt Availability: Limited after the guarantee date.
📦 Packet Pickup
- Early Packet Pickup: Times and location TBA.
- Race Day Pickup: 5 PM to 6:30 PM at the starting area.
- Registration: Pre-registration is required: on-site registration is not available.
- Online Registration: Open until 6:30 PM on race day.
👥 Team Discounts
- Team Size: Form a team of 4 or more for a $5 per person discount.
- Refund Process: Members 1-3 receive a refund after member 4 joins.
- Discounted Rate: Member 4+ pays $5 less.
- Join the Fun! Create camaraderie with friends and family.
🚗 Race Day Parking
- Available Parking: Michigan Ave. downtown, Village Parking Lot, Grass Lake County Park, Church Parking Lots, and other designated locations.
- Special Parking: Event participants parking provided by The Lost Railway Museum across the street.
- Note: No dogs permitted at this event, service dogs excluded.
⏱️ Timing and Results
- Professionally Timed: By the Michigan Running Foundation.
- Live Results: Results will be live during the race.
- Posting Results: Available on the race site.
Starting Line Map
Coaching
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