Stairway 5k by Ode to Laz

Burton Memorial Day 5k is held at Atherton High School. This event started in the mid 1990s and is still going strong today! 5k Run begins promptly after the National Anthem at 8:30am with the walk beginning at 8:33am. Proceeds will be given to the local high school extracurricular groups such as the Bendle Tiger Youth Football, Bentley Robotics, Atherton Theatre Group as well as the Burton VFW Post 2777, Burton Veterans Memorial and the Burton Police Department.

Join us for the 10th Annual Memorial Day Run, a beloved Lake Orion tradition honoring our veterans and our community.

This year’s race will start and finish on Anderson Street, adjacent to the Children’s Park parking lot.

All participants will receive a finisher medal upon completing their race.

Race Day Details:

Day of Check-in: Begins at 8:00 AM near the start/finish area

5 Mile Race: Starts at 9:00 AM

5K Run/Walk: Starts at 9:15 AM

Packet Pickup & Registration:

Sunday, May 24 | Noon–4:00 PM

Hanson’s Running Shop (corner of Flint & Broadway)

Event Shirts are guaranteed for participants who register by May 1.

A virtual race option is available for those who wish to support the event but are unable to participate in person.

All event proceeds benefit the long-term sustainability of the Orion Veterans Memorial.

Day-of registration may be limited or unavailable, so register early.

Race Purpose:

Hugs from David and On a Dragonfly's Wing have come together to honor both David Bouvier and Nikolai Miller, who's light left us too soon, with a 5K Run/Walk at the beautiful Hess-Hathaway Park.

Where:

Hess-Hathaway Park

825 S Williams Lake Rd, Waterford Twp, Mi 48327

When:

Race: Saturday, May 31,2025. Start time at 9 am.

Packet pick up : Pavilion at Hess-Hathaway, Saturday, May 31 from 7:30 am to 8:55 am.

Swag: The first 200 participates to sign up will receive a hat with entry.

Course Description:

Join us on the beautiful cross country course at Hess-Hathaway. This course includes trails, hills and a puddle (or two) and a flat finish. All are welcome from seasoned racers with eyes set on a PR to walkers interested in some great exercise in some great scenery.

Proceeds:

Proceeds from the event will go to both Hugs from David and On a Dragonfly's Wing to support local charities and programs that focus on creating stronger, more resilient people while educating about suicide prevention.

Both organizations are 501(c)(3) tax exempt.

Are you ready to run, walk & roll!

Help Support Linden High School Marching Band with this fantastic new event. This 5k will take you through the campus of Linden Community Schools. Start and finish on the 50 yard line of Claude Cranston Stadium. The marching band will be out on course to motivate and inspire you along your run.

There will be a 1/2 mile kids run that will start 30 minutes before the 5k start.

There will be no separate walk category, but we encourage walkers to participate.

Always wanted to be a rockstar? Dress and run like one! Maybe win a special prize as a Solo Artist.

Have a band? Compete in our timed band competition. No musical talent required. Sign up your band and receive discounted registration (Min of 4, Max of 6). Band with the fastest 4 members to cross the line will win a special prize for the band. Maybe even win a Grammy!

Note for the create your own Band signup: A "band leader' will sign up, create the band name, set a band password and need to register. Each additional member will then sign up and join the band. First member pays $30. Second member pays $28. Third member pays $26. Fourth member pays $24. Fifth member pays $22 and Sixth member pays $20.

Join us at the D-Bar-A Scout Ranch in Metamora, MI for the 5th annual Spring RR Race fundraising event which includes gravel bike racing, a 5k or 10k Run, beer tent, food vendors, camping opportunities and more.

The Spring R&R event will utilize a mix of the D-Bar-A Scout Ranch and Gravel Roads featuring 5 timed race events to challenge riders and runners of all abilities.

• ​A 19 Mile Gravel Grinder Bike Race

• A 33 Mile Gravel Grinder Bike Race

• A 57 Mile Gravel Grinder Bike Race

• A 5k Running Race

• A 10k Running Race

And… for those of you who really want to test your skills and endurance, make it a dual event by choosing to race in both the Gravel Grinder Bike Race and the 5k or 10k Running Race!

​These events will be timed by Newton Timing & Race Services.

Awards will be presented for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Gravel Grinder Race finishers from each timed category -and- an overall Male & Female for both the 5k and 10k Races after their respective events.

Other Event features include.

• ​​Beer & Beverage Tent

• Food Trucks

• Camping at the D-Bar-A Scout Ranch

For Camping registration, visit https://mittenoutdoors.org/crank4acause/​

Bring the whole team, enjoy some racing... then follow it up with a beverage and some great food.

*Final distances may vary slightly based on final course.