Grand Ledge Education Foundation Comet Chase 5K
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 8:45 AM EDT
- Location
- Grand Ledge, MI
- 1211 Lohne Dr., 48837
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Run for a cause at the Grand Ledge Education Foundation Comet Chase 5K, supporting local schools with every step.
- Competitive
- For a Cause
Competitive
For a CauseGreat for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge
The Grand Ledge Education Foundation Comet Chase 5K invites runners to support local schools while enjoying a community race. Starting and finishing at the Brandt-Spalsbury Track & Field Facility, the 5K course winds through town. Younger runners can join the 1-mile or 400m kids races on the track. All proceeds directly benefit the Grand Ledge Education Foundation, providing crucial funding for special classroom projects within Grand Ledge Public Schools. Participants receive a finisher medal, technical t-shirt, and drawstring bag, with awards for top finishers in various age divisions.
What to expect
- Run a well-marked 5K course starting and finishing on the track, traveling through town.
- Youth 13 and under can participate in a 1-mile run or a 400m dash, both held on the track.
- Enjoy post-race refreshments, a finisher medal, technical t-shirt, and a drawstring bag.
Standout details
- Benefits Grand Ledge Education Foundation
- 5K, 1-mile, and 400m kids races
- Awards for top finishers in divisions
- Finisher medal, tech shirt, drawstring bag
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Distances & registration
4 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 400m
Sat, Jun 13, 8:30 AM EDT · From $22.75
Opens Jan 15, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Apr 3, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
- 1 Miles
Sat, Jun 13, 8:00 AM EDT · From $22.75
Opens Jan 15, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Apr 3, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
- 3.1 Miles
Sat, Jun 13, 8:45 AM EDT · From $38.69
Opens Jan 15, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Apr 3, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
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- 3.1 Miles
Sat, Jun 13, 8:45 AM EDT · From $44.00
Opens Jan 15, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Apr 3, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
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From the organizer
The Grand Ledge Education Foundation Comet Chase 5k will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Grand Ledge, Michigan. All events begin and end at the Brandt-Spalsbury Track & Field Facility (1211 Lohne Dr. Grand Ledge, MI 48837).
A 1 mile run for youth 13 & under starts at 8:00 AM and a 400m Kids Race begins at 8:30 AM. Both events will take place on the track.
The 5k race begins at 8:45 AM on the track and travels a well marked course through town before finishing on the track.
All proceeds go to benefit the Grand Ledge Education Foundation a 501(c)3 organization that works to provide extra funding for special projects within the Grand Ledge Public Schools classrooms.
Pricing: 5k in person - $35 until 5/30/26 then $45. The Virtual 5k - $40 until 5/30/26 then $50. 1 mile kids race and 400 yd dash kids race - $20 until 5/30/26 then $25.
5K Groupings: 10 and under, 11-13, 14-16, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
Awards & Prizes:
Post race refreshments for all registrants and chance at race day door prizes
5k run/walk: Awards for the top 3 male and female winners in each division. All participants receive a finisher medal. 5k participants receive a technical t-shirt and draw string bag which are guaranteed to all entries received prior to June 5th. T-shirts available as supplies last after that date.
Virtual 5k run/walk: All participants receive a finisher medal. Virtual 5k participants receive a technical t-shirt and draw string bag which are which are guaranteed to all entries received prior to June 5th. T-shirts available as supplies last after that date. Shirts and medals will be mailed to participants beginning week of June 23rd.
400m kids race (10 and under): All participants will receive a Comet Squeeze Ball.Youth races receive a cotton blend t-shirt with entries by June 5th. T-shirts available as supplies last after that date
1 Mile youth race (13 and under): Awards for the top 10 finishers. All participants will receive a Comet Squeeze Ball. Youth races receive a cotton blend t-shirt with entries by June 5th. T-shirts available as supplies last after that date
Packet Pickup: Friday, June 12 from 4:30 PM-7:00 PM at the Sawdon Administration Building 220 Lamson Street Grand Ledge, MI 48837 Google Maps and morning of the race starting at 7:00 AM. Pickup takes place at At the Grand Ledge High School Track & Field Facility 1211 Lohne Dr. Grand Ledge, MI 48837 Google Maps
Race day parking: Available at the Brandt-Spalsbury Track & Field Facility 1211 Lohne Dr. Grand Ledge, MI 4883 Google Maps
The race will be timed by the Michigan Running Foundation . Results will be posted during the race and live on this website.
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