Josh Spalsbury Memorial Comet Chase 5K

The Grand Ledge Education Foundation Comet Chase 5k will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024 in Grand Ledge, Michigan. The 5k race begins at 8:45 AM from the Grand Ledge High School Track & field facility and travels through town before returning to the stadium.  A 1 mile run for youth 13 & under starts at 8:00 AM and the 400m Kids Race precedes the 5K at 8:15 AM.  All proceeds go to benefit the Grand Ledge Education Foundation a 501(c)3 organization that works to provide extra funding for special projects within the Grand Ledge Public Schools classrooms.

Groupings: 10 and under, 11-13, 14-16, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34,
35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

Awards & Prizes: 

Post race refreshments for all registrants and chance at race day door prizes

5k run/walk: Medals awarded to the male and female winners in each division.  All participants receive a finisher medal. 5k participants receive a technical t-shirt which is guaranteed to all entries received prior to June 16th. T-shirts available as supplies last after that date.

Virtual 5k run/walk: All participants receive a finisher medal. Virtual 5k participants receive a technical t-shirt which is guaranteed to all entries received prior to June 16th. T-shirts available as supplies last after that date.  Shirts and medals will be mailed to participants beginning week of June 24th.

400m kids race (10 and under): All participants will receive a Comet Squeeze Ball.Youth races receive a cotton blend t-shirt with entries by June 16th. T-shirts available as supplies last after that date

1 Mile youth race (13 and under): Medals awarded to top 10 finishers.  All participants will receive a Comet Squeeze Ball. Youth races receive a cotton blend t-shirt with entries by June 16th. T-shirts available as supplies last after that date

Packet Pickup:  Friday, June 21 from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM and morning of the race starting at 7:00 AM. Pickup takes place at At the Grand Ledge High School Track & Field Facility 1211 Lohne Dr. Grand Ledge, MI 48837 Google Maps

Race day parking:  Available at Grand Ledge High School Track & Field Facility 1211 Lohne Dr. Grand Ledge, MI 4883 Google Maps

The race will be timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results will be posted during the race and live on this website.