Grit Your Grief 5k Run/Walk
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (May 16, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
The Grit Your Grief 5k Run/Walk is a 5K (3.1 miles) run or walk held at MBS International Airport in Freeland, Michigan, on May 15, 2027, starting at 10:00 a.m. The course is one of a kind, taking in sections of taxiway and parts of the runway for a rare chance to race at an airport.
For extra fun, a family Color Fun Run of 1 mile (1.6 km) also takes place on the airport grounds at 11:30 a.m. Participants can race in person or opt for a virtual run on a course of their choice. Registration is required. All proceeds go to children and families in need, and memorial plaques honoring loved ones can be displayed during the event.
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