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• Run the Rock [runalbion.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

  Fri, Apr 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM

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  “The Rock” is at the center of Albion College’s campus located on the Quad. The Run the Rock event passes right by and even though you’ll be going by so fast to see how many layers of paint make the...

  “The Rock” is at the center of Albion College’s campus located on the Quad. The Run the Rock event passes right by and even though you’ll be going by so fast to see how many layers of paint make the rock what it is today, you’ll be able to feel the history that each layer brings to what makes Albion College special.

  Your Registration Does More Than Secure Your Spot…

  When you register for a Run Albion event you are giving back to the Albion community. With the generous support of our sponsors, we are able to cover the cost of the entire series. Each registration fee is then used as a donation to a local nonprofit organization that provides course volunteers. In 2024 Run Albion donated $4500 across four different nonprofits. As a participant in Run Albion, you can know that you're making an impact in our community.

  Entry fee: Fee is $30 until Thursday, 4/24. Fee is $40 on race day with no swag guarantee

  5K Run/Walk. The 5K is open to strollers and dogs. Kids Fun Run is free.

  5k Special pricing: Students 18 and under $10 discount off entry fee. Applied automatically during checkout.

  Packet Pickup: 5:00pm to 6:00pm

  Race Start: 6:30pm

  RUN THE ROCK AWARDS

  All participants will receive a finisher medal. Awards will also be given to the top 5 men and top 5 women overall for the individual events. Points will be awarded to all Run the Rock participants, which will be used to determine series awards.

  SERIES SCORING AWARDS

  When you participate in Run Albion events, you're eligible for series awards when you participate in two out of the three events. For detailed scoring information, visit, runalbion.com

  The race will be professionally chip-timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results will be posted during the race on this site.

  SIGN UP FOR OTHER RACES IN THE SERIES

  Interested in participating in some of the other Run Albion events, check out each of the individual events at the links below

  History Hustle - Friday, June 26th

  Forks 5K - Friday, September 18th

  Foundry Mile - Saturday, September 19th

  VIRTUAL 5K RUN/WALK

  If you cannot make the Run Albion series events in person, but you would still like to participate and support the local non-profits that are beneficiaries of Run Albion's proceeds, you can complete the Virtual Run Albion series! A virtual race is a race that can be run (or walked) from any location you choose. You can run, jog, or walk on the road, or the trail, or the treadmill, at the gym or on the track (or even at another race). You get to run your own race, at your own pace, and time it yourself. All participants will receive a medal!

  What: This is a virtual race, so you choose your own course and time yourself.

  When: Complete your race any time during race weekend, April 24th through April 26th. Medals and other race swag will ship by Friday May 15, 2025.

  Where: You choose the course, and you time yourself. Text your results using the link provided when you signed up, and that will be your official time.

  Why: You want to participate because you love Albion as much as we do; you can't always be in Albion in person.

  Cost: The price is $30 and includes a finishers' medal and race swag item.

  Series Awards: Virtual participants are not eligible for series awards, and there will not be a virtual series category. It is important to note if you participate in 2 in-person events and 1 virtual event, you'll be eligible for IN-PERSON SERIES AWARD.

  17.1 km from Spring Arbor Township
  415 S. Superior St., Albion, Michigan, 49224, United States
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  3.1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run Trail Virtual Walk

• FSCA 5k [runsignup.com]

  Sat, Apr 25, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  24th Annual Family Service & Children’s Aid 5K RUN and WALK.

  Same location as previous years - Middle School at Parkside. The course will take place on the Falling Water Trail.

  Overall Awards will be...

  24th Annual Family Service & Children’s Aid 5K RUN and WALK.

  Same location as previous years - Middle School at Parkside. The course will take place on the Falling Water Trail.

  Overall Awards will be given to the top male and female finishers of Open (all ages), and Grand Masters (50+), in the 5k Run, and 5k Walk.

  Age Groups Awards to the top 3 places in each age group:

  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+

  BONUS! TEAM/FAMILY DIVISION AWARDS

  Grab your friends and family! Awards will be given to the top three teams/families in both events. Two or more team/family members must compete in same event (Run or Walk) to qualify. The two fastest times of all team/family members participating will be averaged to determine winner. Please create a Team (link at top of page or choose create or join a team when registering) to enter.

  Pricing: New Years Day special pricing $20 valid until 1/15. Then $25 until April 12. $30 April 13 to April 24. $35 Race day

  Special pricing for families - only $3 for kids registering with an adult.

  Register by April 5th to be guaranteed a t-shirt. T-shirts available as supplies last after that date.

  Kids fun run is back this year! All kids will receive a medal. Cost is $3.

  Early Packet pick-up Friday, April 24th from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm at Family Service & Children’s Aid (306 W Michigan Ave, Jackson, MI)

  Race day packet pickup at Middle School at Parkside from 8:00am - 8:50am on race day morning.

  Proceeds from the race go to Family Service & Children’s Aid. Since 1944 Family Service & Children’s Aid has touched the lives of thousands of Michigan families in Jackson and Lenawee Counties through adoption, foster care, counseling, community and school based programs, substance abuse treatment, and other services for children and families.

  Please note there are no dogs permitted at this event. Service dogs excluded. Please see the full policy under Race Info. This is for the safety of both our participants and your dogs. Thank you.

  The race will be chip timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results will be live during the race and on this website.

  11 km from Spring Arbor Township
  2400 4th St., Jackson, Michigan, 49203, United States
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  3.1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run Trail Walk

• Raise the Bar 5k Run/Walk [runsignup.com]

  Sat, May 02, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  Our 5th annual, fun, local, hometown 5k race to help "Raise the Bar" for all Springport running athletes. This event will be run entirely in the town of Springport around a 2 lap road and trail...

  Our 5th annual, fun, local, hometown 5k race to help "Raise the Bar" for all Springport running athletes. This event will be run entirely in the town of Springport around a 2 lap road and trail course. There will be ample opportunities for spectators to cheer on all the athletes.

  We will again start and finish at the Springport Bible Church this year. This change will help make less foot traffic on sidewalk on M-99 in front of the tavern and hopefully give us some more room. Our event is still GROWING!!! Speaking of growing this race has helped provide us with: warmups, poles, crossbars, pit covers, cart and starting blocks, chalk/tape, training tools, all new throwing implements and all new aluminum scorers tables for our field events! Our facilities are getting back in to top notch conditions! New school records have been set with these helpful additions and it is surely a sign of things to come. Records and rules are made to be broken!

  T-shirt included with run, as well as some finish line giveaways!

  Please park at the Springport Church to the rear of the lot we start and finish on the driveway. Overflow parling behind Hotel Tavern and the high school. We need to keep the roads clear for our runners!

  There will be a timing clock but it will NOT be a chip timed event. This is about getting together having fun challenging each other to simply raise their own personal bar. Push their own limits! This is the perfect first race or perfect small race you will enjoy coming back to.

  Join strava and the Springport Spartan runner's club then log this run for potentially bonus prizes! * 😉

  Our Track team will benefit greatly from the funds we raise at this event. So let's keep this ball rolling once again and "Raise the Bar" a little more! We won't stop either...just keep raising it up for the continued success of our student athletes! GO BLUE, GO SPARTANS!

  Volunteers are needed! Please use the contact button.

  22.5 km from Spring Arbor Township
  Springport Township, Michigan, 49284, United States
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  3.1 Miles 5k Run Spartan Trail Walk

• Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Jackson, MI [runsignup.com]

  Sat, May 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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  What is a Tunnel To Towers Run & Walk?

  The Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk Series was created to honor the heroic life and death of Stephen Siller, a New York City firefighter (FDNY) who lost his life on...

  What is a Tunnel To Towers Run & Walk?

  The Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk Series was created to honor the heroic life and death of Stephen Siller, a New York City firefighter (FDNY) who lost his life on September 11, 2001, after strapping on his gear and running through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the Twin Towers. Honor all of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and support our first responders and military who make extraordinary sacrifices in the line of duty! For more information on the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit www.T2T.org.

  This will be the 10th year in Jackson, MI, and we are excited to once again bring together the community to honor first responders, remember 9/11, and raise funds for the Tunnel to Towers programs. For the 10th anniversary of the event, all participants will be receiving a commemorative finisher coin.

  How far is a Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk?

  This is a 5K (3.1 miles) walk or run event. Anyone can run, walk, or experience this event.

  When does online registration close?

  Online registration will remain open until the start of the event. If you register after packet pick-up, you may not receive your t-shirt and any other race-day swag.

  Can I register on the day of the run?

  Yes. Registration will open at 7 am the morning of the run. There will be a $5 late registration fee for those who choose to register on the morning of the race for all registrants except for First Responders. If you wait to register, we may not have a shirt for you, and we can not guarantee sizes for late registrants.

  Does my registration come with a T-shirt?

  If you register before May 1st, you are guaranteed a shirt. People who register after this date are not guaranteed a shirt and will get one as supplies last.

  Will there be awards for running?

  Yes, we keep them very simple since our mission is to honor first responders; most of our awards are based on firefighters, police, or military running in gear in the same fashion that Stephen Siller did on 9/11. This event is intended to be an experience and much more than a run. The event is timed.

  Do I have to wear my bib number?

  Yes, please display your bib on the front of your outermost garment. Those who run without a bib will be asked to leave the course and will not be allowed to finish.

  I am a fast runner. Can I get a front-line position?

  Runners predicting a pace faster than 6 minute/mile will be seeded in the front corral (arrive early).

  What can you bring to the event? Can I run with a stroller, backpack, wheelchair, roller blades, bicycle, etc.?

  Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted. Firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are also permitted. Please leave all personal items and valuables in your vehicle. All items should be stored securely at the owner's risk. Tunnel to Towers Foundation will not be responsible for the loss of any items.

  Is there a medical staff available on-site?

  Yes, there will be an Emergency Medical Service team available on site. There is also radio communication available on the course to help communicate with the EMS.

  Will water be available?

  Yes, a water station will be available along the route and there will be water available at the start/finish line.

  Where can I pick up my packet?

  Packet pickup will be available on race day starting at 7am. We may also hold early pickup on Friday, May 15, 2026. Location and time TBD.

  Can someone else pick up my packet for me?

  Yes, they can. They must present a copy of your registration receipt. And don't forget to thank them!

  As a participant, can I fundraise/encourage others to donate?

  Yes! Once you are registered, you will be given directions to start your own fundraising page, and you will be able to accept donations online. Do you want to donate cash/money? We can help you with that. Contact us at Jackson@t2t.org and we can walk you through the process.

  Does Tunnel to Towers offer fundraising incentives?

  Yes, we offer fundraising incentives each year; check out our latest in our Fundraising Guide.

  Does my registration fee count towards my fundraising goal?

  Your registration fee does not count towards the fundraising goal.

  Can I still donate to a team and/or individual after the start of the race?

  Yes. Donations will be accepted for 6 weeks after the event on the race registration website.

  How can my company/organization sponsor this event?

  Please send all sponsorship correspondence to Jackson@t2t.org with your contact information or call 517-937-6384.

  I would like to donate goods or services to this event. How do I do that?

  You can contact us at Jackson@t2t.org. We make every effort to keep costs down to allow us to give the most to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation in Stephen Siller's name. Your generosity will be greatly appreciated.

  Where can I mail an OFFLINE donation (check made payable to Tunnel to Towers Foundation)?

  Please mail any offline donations to:

  Tunnel to Towers Foundation

  ATTN: Jan Ganzel - Jackson, MI

  3135 McCain Rd

  Jackson, MI 49203

  Can I transfer my registration to another participant?

  Yes. See the information above OR contact us at Jackson@t2t.org and we will manually change it in our system.

  Do registrants get receipts?

  When you register online, you should automatically receive a receipt. If paying by credit card or check, that is your receipt. If paying in cash, receipt upon request.

  Can I get a refund?

  We do not provide refunds for the event, regardless of if you cannot make the date or the foundation needs to cancel the event for extenuating circumstances. Registration may be transferred to another person.

  How can I volunteer?

  It's simple! Email us at Jackson@t2t.org, and we will reply within 24 hours. Volunteers are always needed for the day of festivities. Thank you!

  10.4 km from Spring Arbor Township
  1401 S. Brown Street, Summit Township, Michigan, 49203, United States
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  5k Run Walk Wheelchair

• Lynette Tenaglia Memorial Run [lynetteslove.org] [Register at ultrasignup.com]

  Thu, May 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM

  21.2 km from Spring Arbor Township
  10426 S Jackson Rd, Somerset Township, Michigan, 49282, United States
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  Relay Run Ultra Virtual