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Reeds Lake Trailblazer

Name: Reeds Lake Trailblazer
Start: 2026-07-04
End: 2026-07-04
Location: Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids, United States • 4 Jul 2026

Reeds Lake Trailblazer - 5K in East Grand Rapids

Reeds Lake Trailblazer is a 5K (3.1 miles) running event held on July 4, 2026, in East Grand Rapids, Michigan. The course follows paths around Reeds Lake and is based at 750 Lakeside Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506.

Awards are given to the top three overall finishers and to the top three finishers in each age category. The age categories are 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 and older.

Registration opens February 1, 2026 and closes July 3, 2026. The listed registration fee is $35. A course map is provided for the event. Volunteer opportunities are available that support the EGR Community Foundation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Michigan Grand Rapids

Race information

Website Registration

5 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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