2021 Alive and Running VA 5K Fun Run/Walk...

• 5K Run/Walk:- Run/Walk 3.1 Miles

_ The 2021 Alive and Running VA 5K Fun Run/Walk:
 

The Alive and Running VA 5K is Both LIVE and VIRTUAL!!  Choose your preference of participating in the live event on September 18th or participating in the Virtual Event from September 18th to October 2nd.

About This Event

“This event is brought to you in collaboration with our community partner Gryphon Place, who both supports and provides suicide prevention services for veterans and others across our region”.

The 9th Annual Alive and Running VA 5K Run/Walk is a 5K Fun Run/Walk for all levels of participants. This event is designed to raise awareness to the growing problem of suicide within the Military, Veteran and youth populations. The course is located on the campus of the Battle Creek VA Medical Center. The race starts in the parking lot located at the entrance of the medical center. The run goes up the main hill and around the historic campus twice before returning down the hill to the finish. The race this year will be timed. Runners will start first, with walkers to follow. Children and strollers will be allowed - note that children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times. Dogs will not be allowed (please email the race administrator regarding service dogs). In the event of inclement weather, the race may be delayed or cancelled. No refunds will be given. Please join us for this event to celebrate life, and to raise awareness towards suicide. We want everyone to know they matter.

This race is an opportunity for all of us to show Veterans, their families, and the entire military community that THEY matter. Our goal for the 9th year of this event is to have our biggest turnout yet. Please come join us for the 9th Annual Alive and Running VA (Battle Creek) event, brought to you in collaboration with our community partner Gryphon Place.Together we will do our part to prevent suicide and raise awareness.

Packet Pickup and Registration

• Friday, September 17th - 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. @ Located in the parking lot at the entrance of the medical center.
• Saturday, September 18th - 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. @
• Saturday, Spetember 18th - 9:00 a.m.  RACE TIME!!

Online Registration - online registration closes September 17th at 11:59pm

• Early bird registration - $15 through July 04, 2021.
• $20 registration July 05th through September 16th.  **Note - Online registration closes on September 16th (11:59 pm).
• $20 registration on Friday packet pickup
• $30 registration on race day. 
• ** Note that only online registrations received by midnight September 8, 2021 will be guaranteed a race T-Shirt.
• ** Shirts for same-day registrants will be on a first come- first serve basis. (Registration fees are collected to fund the race.)

Mail In Registration - Mail in registration forms can be found here:   Download Form Here - 5K Registration Form Or the PDF Link Below

• Early bird registration is $15 - must be postmarked by July 04, 2021.
• After that registration is $20 and must be postmarked by September 12, 2021.
• Mail in registrations will not be accepted after the postmark date of September 12, 2021. 
• Send copy of registration form (with the waiver signed) including an email address to:

      Gryphon Place, 3245 S. 8th Street Kalamazoo, MI 49009  

       Registration fees cover the cost of the race and do not contribute to fundraising efforts or programming
       (Make checks payable to Gryphon Place)

Awards and Age Categories

• Awards for 2021 are ONLY for the Live Event.
• Overall Male and Female winner
• No age category awards for 2021.

-) 2021 race registration is open • Registration Information 
 

2015 - 2020 Results at: runsignup.com