2026 Grit Your Grief 5K Run Walk
Sat, May 16, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Freeland, MI
- MBS International Airport, 8500 Garfield Rd, 48623
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Who it's for
- Beginner Friendly
Beginner FriendlyGreat for: beginners
Perks & features
- Shirt
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Distances & registration
5 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 1 Miles
Sat, May 16, 11:30 AM EDT · From $22.95
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes May 16, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT
- 5K
Sat, May 16, 10:00 AM EDT · From $38.96
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes May 8, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
- 5K
Sat, May 16, 12:00 AM EDT · From $38.96
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes May 16, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
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Spectator Pass
Sat, May 16, 8:30 AM EDT · From $12.28
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes May 16, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT
Fly - In Pancakes
Sat, May 16, 7:30 AM EDT · From $12.28
Opens Mar 27, 2026, 9:03 AM EDT · Closes May 16, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT
The course
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Vibe Check
Easygoing
Easygoing5K distance, flat area, typically mild weather
Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.
From the organizer
The Children's Grief Center of the Great Lakes Bay Region's
Grit Your Grief 5K Run/Walk at MBS International Airport ON THE RUNWAY including a KIDS COLOR RUN on MBS property!
May 6th-20th: Virtual Race Weeks 🏃♀️🏃🏽
May 16th: LIVE RACE EVENT at MBS International Airport ON THE RUNWAY including a
FAMILY FUN COLOR RUN ON MBS PROPERTY
5K RACE DETAILS: During the VIRTUAL Race Weeks (May 6-20), participants choose their own routes. For the LIVE Race Event on May 16th, the 5K starts at 10:00 a.m. and the path will include MBS taxiways and a portion of a main runway.
5K REGISTRATION DEADLINES: 💚 EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ($35) ✔️ All participants will be timed. Must be registered by April 24th to Guarantee a T-Shirt. 💚 REGISTRATION ($45) ✔️ May 9th - May 16th: receive a race T-shirt and medal ONLY IF AVAILABLE.
COLOR RUN DETAILS: A Color Run for all ages will be held starting at 11:30 a.m. Registration will be $20. Must be registered by April 24th to guarantee a T-Shirt. All participants must be registered to get a T-shirt. Kids may register after, or onsite, but please wear a white shirt should they not be available. Please note: due to FAA regulations, the color run will be on MBS property, but not on a runway. If you have more then 3 family members doing the color run please call the office for a discount code 989-495-9335
RACE PACKET PICK-UPS: 💚 LIVE Race Packets: Packet pick-up will be available the day of the race. 💚 VIRTUAL Race Packets: Available on race day or any time the following week at the Children's Grief Center, 4708 James Savage Rd, Midland, 48642, will ship for an extra shipping cost.
MEMORIAL SIGNS: 💚 Memorial signs to celebrate and honor loved ones who have died can be purchased through this website. Signs will be Displayed on MBS property at the event.
This is a Great Lakes Bay Regional event. All proceeds will directly benefit ALL of the children and families we serve in the Great Lakes Bay Region. We are grateful for our amazing Great Lakes Bay Region communities and look forward to having you participate in this wonderful event. In the words of Dr. Seuss, "To the World You May be One Person and to One Person You May be the World". Thank you for being the world to us!
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