Lory's Place 5K Run Walk Rock

Event Day:

• Saturday, May 16, 2026
• Packet Pickup - Saturday, 7:00 am to 8:00 am
• Race Start Time - 8:15 a.m.
• Register right from your phone on Race Day

Event Location:

Lorys Place 445 Upton Drive, St. Joseph, MI 49085

Your participation in this beloved event will help to continue the vital grief support services throughout Southwest Michigan. The funds raised through Run Walk Rock, go a long way in ensuring our friends and neighbors have the grief support they need well into the future. This work could not happen without you, thank you! Don’t forget to take pictures and post them to our social media pages.

About Lory's Place:
Since the opening of Lory’s Place bereavement programs in 2004, we have been honored to support over 60,000 children, teens and adults. Our programs reach beyond our facility doors offering over 60 peer support groups in Allegan, Berrien and Cass Counties.

About this Race:
This is the 22nd anniversary of the Lory's Place Run, Walk and Rock to benefit Lory's Place, a Grief Healing and Education Center.  Every year, Lory’s Place is honored and grateful for the community’s support of Run Walk Rock. All of the programs and services at Lory’s Place are available at no charge. That means that no child or adult is ever turned away because of an inability to pay. The children, adults, and families who are part of Lory’s Place join us in expressing deepest gratitude to you for supporting our mission of grief healing. 

Race Fees:

• Groundhog Day Special - January 30th to February 2nd registration is ONLY $20
• Feb. 3rd to March 31st (11:59 pm) @ $25.00
• April 1st to April 17th (11:59 pm) @ $30.00
• April 18th to May 14th (11:59 pm) @ $35.00
• May 15th and May 16th (8:15 am) @ $40.00 - Bring your phone to register via a special late registration QR code

Event Schedule:

• Early Packet Pickup - Friday, May 15th (11:00 am to 6:00 pm) @ Lory’s Place, 445 Upton Drive, St. Joseph, MI
• Race Day Packet Pickup - Saturday, May 16th (7:00 am to 8:00 am)
• Race Time - 8:15 am

Parking:
When arriving at the event take Momany Drive and turn left on Upton, proceeding to any available Whirlpool lot. Please do not take Upton/Klock Road (at the stop light).

Rocking Chair Raffle:
If you would like to win a signature white Rocking Chair, please place the tag at the bottom of your bib in one of the boxes on the registration tables.  All ages are eligible to win a rocking chair.

Champions for Children Challenge:
Students, teachers, staff, and administrators are invited to represent their school in either the 5K walk or run! The school that has the most participants will receive the “Champions for Children” traveling trophy. You must indicate the school and/or grade you’re representing on the registration form to count towards this participation award. 

Group Discount:
If you are registering a group of four or more participants, you will receive a $5.00 discount per registrant. If you have a large group of people, please give us a call for additional registration options.

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Make sure to follow Lory’s Place on social media for more details about the event.
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