CCIEC's 14th Annual Run for Giving 5K

Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location: Lansing, MI; 216 E Grand River Ave, 48906
Featured distance: 3.1 Miles
Type: RUN

At a glance

Run, walk, or roll along the scenic Lansing River Trail to support vital community programs for those in vulnerable situations.

Scenic
Competitive
For a Cause

Who it's for

Kids & Youth

Great for: families, cause-driven runners

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join the 14th Annual Run for Giving 5K, a run/walk event dedicated to supporting vital community programs in Lansing. Enjoy a 3.1-mile journey along the scenic Lansing River Trail, knowing that your participation directly empowers individuals in vulnerable situations through basic needs programming like the Community Kitchen and Food Pantry. This accessible event welcomes runners, walkers, and rollers, offering chipped timing and awards for top finishers.

What to expect

Run or walk an accurate 3.1-mile course along the scenic Lansing River Trail.
Benefit from chipped timing with live results and water stations.
This event is stroller and wheelchair accessible, with awards for top finishers.

Standout details

Proceeds benefit community programs
Scenic Lansing River Trail course
Chipped timing with live results
Stroller and wheelchair accessible

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Easygoing

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

Flat
Family-oriented

From the organizer

Come join us on the Lansing River Trail, starting at Brenke Fish Ladder, Saturday, April 25th for CCIEC's 14th Annual Run For Giving 5K Run/Walk. The race will start at 9:00 am. Our race will have chipped timing with live results!

Pricing: $25 until March 20th, pricing will be $30 from March 21st to April 19th, and $35 one week before the event. Be sure to register online, there is no race day registration.

Special pricing: Ages 18 and under $5 discount. Families/Groups who register 3 or more participants at the same time receive a $5/discount per participant.

Run, walk or roll! This race is stroller and wheelchair accessible.

Proceeds from this event will go towards empowering those in vulnerable situations in our community through our basic needs programming, including our Community Kitchen, Food Pantry, Personal Needs Pantry and Clothing Closet.

Packet Pickup: Pickup at Catholic Charities - St. Vincent Campus (2800 W. Willow St.) on April 24th from 3-6 PM and race day morning starting at 8am.

T-shirts: T-shirts are guaranteed until April 16th and then available as supplies last after that date. They will be distributed at packet pick-up the day before the race. If you're not able to pick up the packet the day before, you can pick it up the day of the race from 8-9 AM near the start/finish line at the registration table.

Results: Your accurate chip time and current overall and age group place will be live on this site and available race day.

Awards: Medals will be awarded to the overall male and female and the 1st place winner in each age group (men and women). Overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female will receive an additional prize. Age Groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over.

Fluid Stations: We will provide bottled water at tables along the trail and at the finish of the race.

Course: Accurate 3.1 miles along the scenic Lansing River Trail. Click here to see the race route.

The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.

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