Place
417 Bridge St NW
Grand Rapids, MI US 49504
Description
Hey Lightpoint Fans!
We are excited to host the 2023 Lightpoint 5K in downtown Grand Rapids for our 4th year, on Saturday, June 17 at 9:00 am (TIME CHANGE). Our race capacity has increased to 500 for 2023 and we could not be more excited!! We can't wait to see you at the starting line!
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The Lightpoint 5K is a celebration centered around one of New Holland Brewing's beers: Lightpoint. Lightpoint is a Functional White Ale that offers a low-calorie option without compromising full craft flavor. Brewed with Coconut Water, Raw Honey, and Orange Peel, this refreshing brew is best enjoyed with friends after a day of hard work and exercise. Participants of this race are for those 21 and older.
REGISTRATION
Registration is NOW OPEN and will be limited to the first 500 participants. Registration fees are at tiered pricing...so the earlier you sign up the better. Race shirts are guaranteed until June 2, 2023!
ATHLETE RACE WEEKEND GUIDE
Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.
Everything you need to know about your race weekend is HERE!
RACE COURSE
Here is our flat and FAST 5K course!
***Our racecourse does have a time limit of ONE HOUR. After that time, Broadway will be opened by GRPD***
PACKET PICK UP
Friday, June 16, 2023 • 5 - 8 pm • Beer Garden at the Knickerbocker
Saturday, June 17, 2023 • 7:15 - 8:15 am • in the back parking lot of the Knickerbocker
PARKING
Please see the attached map for areas to park for race day!
T-SHIRTS
Super soft, wearable lifestyle t-shirt. Register by June 2, 2023 to guarantee your shirt size...after that date shirts will be on a first come, first served based on our ordered inventory.
RACE SWAG
We are all about swag! In addition to your race bib and t-shirt, all runners receive some SWEET New Holland Brewing Co. swag. We are still designing this year's shirt, finisher's medal and other items, so check back for updates.
AWARDS
The awards ceremony will take place at 10:15 AM in the Beer Garden of the Knickerbocker. MUST BE PRESENT to receive the award! Overall winners will be awarded according to GUN TIME, not CHIP TIME. If you plan to race it...we suggest you start at the front :-)
OVERALL MALE / FEMALE: For the overall male and female winners each will receive a $50 New Holland Brewing Company gift card, receive a coupon to Gazelle Sports for a pair of shoes and socks, and an NHBC pint glass! Thank you Gazelle Sports for your support!
OVERALL MASTERS MALE / FEMALE: For the overall masters male and female winners each will receive a coupon to Gazelle Sports for a pair of shoes and socks along with a NHBC pint glass! Thank you Gazelle Sports for your support!
AGE GROUPS: 1st place in each male/female age group will receive a pint glass and a $10 gift card from New Holland Brewing Company
21-29 / 30-39 / 40-49 / 50-59 / 60-60 / 70+. Must be present to receive at the awards ceremony. Age group awards will not be shipped or available for pick up.
AWARD CEREMONY PRIZES: Thank you to RunGR for providing a ONE-YEAR FREE membership to give away and to Cannonsburg for providing coupons for ski and tubing passes to give away! Prizes will be awarded at random bib numbers. Must be present to win!
POST-RACE
We will have A LOT OF FUN at our post-race party with sponsor giveaways and prizes! In addition, we have a sweet band coming too!
The Legal Immigrants are four battered souls banded together in the heart of the American rust belt. Boasting a diverse swath of sound, the fellas have something for everyone, and everything for some. The band's upcoming LP is highly anticipated following the release of singles "Hang On", “Wheels Fall Off” and most recently “Late Night Menu”
Website:
www.thelegalimmigrants.com
www.Instagram.com/legalimmis
CHARITY PARTNER
We are extremely excited to have two amazing charities to work with for the 2023 Lightpoint 5k! Please click on the links below to find out more about the GRPS Foundation and MyTeamTriumph - West Michigan!
GRPS Foundation:
We are a nonprofit that works to help raise money and resources for GRPS, so that all GRPS students can have an opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive!
As an independent nonprofit organization, our primary purpose is to exclusively raise, grow and steward funds and other community resources to support the Grand Rapids Public Schools for the benefit of its students.
MyTeamTriumph - West Michigan:
Our passion for racing and our dedication to sport helps us find ourselves, discover our strengths, overcome our weaknesses, and allows us to triumph! But what if for one day, it was not about us? What if for just one small moment, we put someone else's triumph ahead of our own!
myTEAM TRIUMPH - Michigan Chapter is a non-profit organization that started in March 2008 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We are dedicated to providing the ultimate experience in road racing and triathlon sport to individuals with disabilities. These individuals would otherwise never dream of entering a race, let alone experience the energy of packet pick-up or the thrill of crossing that finish line.
Thank you for your support of the Lightpoint 5k and our charity partners!
- The Lightpoint Race Committee
RACE PHOTOS
STELLAFLY FLASH FRAME / MINDUTOPIA FLASH FRAME
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Race Contact Info
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