The Mighty Mile is for kids only ages 5 to 14 years old.
The race is part of the Michigan Running Foundation Mighty Mile series put on at several locations in Michigan in an effort to encourage our children to run and stay active. This race is located at Carman Ainsworth Middle School on Wednesday evening July 8th. We hope to have a fun and challenging event for all the kids to get their summer off to a running and healthy start!
Calling all Elementary and Middle School students: Finish up your school year with a challenging and fun mile and get your Summer off to an active healthy start!
All runners will receive a T-shirt, Backpack, and a chipped timed accurate mile. Once the runner crosses the finish line they will receive a Mighty Mile Finisher Medal.
FREE! There is no entry fee to run the Mighty Mile. It is a free race for any child ages 5 to 14 years old.
Online registration only: To participate in the event you must register your child on this site prior to the race. We need to know your child's information before the race so we can issue a bib number for them and have their shirt sizes and other race materials ready for them.
Race is limited to the first 200 participants. Register for the race early!
SCHEDULE
Race 1: 6:30pm | 5 - 7 year olds
Race 2: 6:50pm | 8 – 9 year olds
Race 3: 7:10pm | 10 - 11 year olds
Race 4: 7:25pm | 12 - 14 year olds
RESULTS: This race will be electronically timed using the disposable tag system on the bib number. Results will be available immediately after the race and will be posted on this web site.
AWARDS: There are no awards for the race. The purpose of the program is for the runner to challenge themselves to run their best race and start a healthy lifestyle. All of the runners will receive a Mighty Mile medal when they cross the finish line!
COURSE INFORMATION: The start and finish is on the Carman Ainsworth Middle School Track. The first 1/4 mile of the race is on the track, the runners then make a loop on school grounds and finish with a 1/4 mile on the track. The race is not 4 loops of the track. Feel free to run with your child! We will have members of the Carman Ainsworth High School Track team along the entire course to offer encouragement and support.
ENTRY FEE: The race is FREE there is no entry fee BUT Registration for the race must be done online on this site prior to the race. There will be no registration available at the race.
PACKET PICK UP: Race day at the Carman Ainsworth Middle School Track from 5:15 pm to 7:15 pm
Bring water for your child. There is not water available at the race.
If you can't make this Mighty Mile but would like your child to run in one click HERE to check out all the Mighty Miles we put on throughout Michigan.
The race is hosted by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION a non profit whose mission is to encourage youth running.
Registration coming soon.
9th Annual London Strong "Set your Dreams" 5K Run/Walk.
Festivities begin at 4:30pm.
Kitten Kaboodle starts at 6:00pm.
5K Runners start at 6:30pm, 5K Walkers start at 6:33pm.
In-person race will take place at: Creasey Bicentennial 1505 E Grand Blanc Rd, Grand Blanc, MI 48439.
9th Annual London Strong "Set your Dreams" 5K Run/Walk.
In Person 5K Race: Early Registration Prices Ends July 6th Kitten Caboodle kids fun run: $15 (includes cotton shirt)
5k run/walk: $30 (includes cotton shirt) 5k run/walk with Tech shirt upgrade $35 (SHIRTS AND SIZES NOT GUARANTEED AFTER JULY 13TH)
In Person (July 7-16) Prices
Kitten Caboodle kids fun run: $15 (includes cotton shirt) 5k run/walk: $35 (includes cotton shirt) 5k run/walk tech shirt upgrade $40 (SHIRTS AND SIZES NOT GUARANTEED AFTER JULY 13TH)
In Person (July 17-23) Prices
Prices Kitten Caboodle kids fun run: $15 (includes cotton shirt) 5k run/walk: $40 (includes cotton shirt) 5k run/walk tech shirt upgrade $45 (tech shirt) (SHIRTS AND SIZES NOT GUARANTEED AFTER JULY 13TH)
Virtual 5K Race: Early Registration Prices Ends July 6th Kitten Caboodle kids fun run: $15 (includes cotton shirt) 5k run/walk: $30 (includes cotton shirt) 5k run/walk with Tech shirt upgrade $35 SHIRTS AND SIZES NOT GUARANTEED AFTER JULY 13TH) ADDITIONAL $5 FOR VIRTUAL MAIL OUT PACKET
Virtual 5K (July 7-16) Prices
Kitten Caboodle kids fun run: $15 (includes cotton shirt) 5k run/walk: $35 (includes cotton shirt) 5k run/walk tech shirt upgrade $40 (SHIRTS AND SIZES NOT GUARANTEED AFTER JULY 13TH) ADDITIONAL $5 FOR VIRTUAL MAIL OUT PACKET
Virtual 5K (July 17-23) Prices
Prices Kitten Caboodle kids fun run: $15 (includes cotton shirt) 5k run/walk: $40 (includes cotton shirt) 5k run/walk tech shirt upgrade $45 (tech shirt) (SHIRTS AND SIZES NOT GUARANTEED AFTER JULY 13TH) ADDITIONAL $5 FOR VIRTUAL MAIL OUT PACKET
PACKET PICKUP:
EARLY PACKET PICKUP
Wednesday, July 22 (To Be Announced)
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP:
Thursday, July 23rd, starting at 4:30pm
Creasey Bicentennial Park
1505 E Grand Blanc Rd, Grand Blanc, MI 48439 Grand Blanc, MI 48439
PLEASE ARRIVE BEFORE 6PM TO ACCESS PARKING IN THE PARK. PARKING ACCESS WILL CLOSE AT 6PM DURING THE KIDS FUN FOR THE SAFETY OF THE CHILDREN.
ANYONE ARRIVING AFTER 6PM CAN PARK AT WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL.
*** THE SOUTH ENTRANCE OF THE PARK WILL BE CLOSED DUE TO CONSTRUCTION IN THE SOUTH END OF THE PARK. YOU WILL NEED TO USE REID RD. ENTRANCE TO ACCESS PARK (NORTH ENTRANCE)***
We look forward to seeing you at the 9th Annual "Set Your Dreams" 5K on July 23rd!
Thank you for your support in helping us get more AEDs in our community and to help save lives!!!
Tina Eisenbeis, President, Race Director Mary Delgado, Assistant Race Director London Strong Foundation Thank you for your support and for being part of London’s Legacy!
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Tina Eisenbeis
🫐 Blueberry Trail Run 5K Run/Walk 🏃♀️💨
Presented by Great Lakes Race Management & Montrose Orchards
📅 Saturday, July 25th, 2026
📍 Montrose Orchards | 12473 Seymour Rd, Montrose, MI 48457
About the Race:
Celebrate summer and blueberry harvest season with a one-of-a-kind trail run! The Blueberry Trail Run 5K takes you off the pavement and into the heart of Montrose Orchards, winding through scenic rows of blueberry bushes for a fun, fast, and flavorful run (or walk).
Perfect for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, this event is all about enjoying the outdoors, soaking up summer vibes, and making memories. Bring the whole family and stick around after the race to enjoy everything Montrose Orchards has to offer during peak blueberry season!
Race Details:
🗓️ Saturday, July 25th, 2026
🕣 Start Time: 5K Run/Walk – 8:30 AM
📍 Location: Montrose Orchards, Montrose, MI
Registration Includes:
✅ Professionally Chip-Timed 5K with Live Results
👕 Custom Dri-Fit Blueberry Trail Run T-Shirt
🥇 Custom Finisher Medal
📸 FREE Race Photos
🫐 Seasonal Post-Race Refreshments
Packet Pick-Up:
📍 Montrose Orchards
🗓️ Race Morning – Saturday, July 25th
⏰ 6:30 AM – 8:20 AM
5k course starts on Hegel Road in front of Goodrich High School. This year we expect to be back to our traditional route with a track finish.
5k start time is 8:30 AM. Overall winners and course records will be based off of gun time. Age group awards will be based off of chip time.
1/2 Mile start time is 9:30 AM.
Race course is open to traffic so participants are asked to move to the right as soon as possible.
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