Big Brothers Big Sisters Miles for Mentorship 2026
Sun, Oct 4, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Lansing, MI
- Hawk Island Park, 1601 E Cavanaugh Rd, 48910
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Run or walk a chip-timed 5K to support youth mentorship, plus a festive Spooky Sprint for kids.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
- Festive
- For a Cause
Fun
Competitive
Quirky
Festive
For a CauseThe Big Brothers Big Sisters Miles for Mentorship 5K invites you to run or walk for a meaningful cause in Lansing, MI. This annual event supports the mission to empower youth through one-to-one mentoring relationships. Enjoy a professionally timed 5K on a flat, out-and-back course. Children 12 and under can join the free Spooky Sprint Kids Run, complete with treat bags and finisher medals, and are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes for extra fun.
What to expect
- A professionally chip-timed 5K run or walk on a flat, out-and-back course.
- Kids 12 and under can enjoy a free Spooky Sprint, with treat bags and finisher medals.
- Halloween costumes are encouraged for the kids' run.
Standout details
- Supports youth mentorship
- Chip-timed 5K
- Free Kids' Spooky Sprint
- Finisher medal for kids
Perks & features
- Chip Timed
- Medal
Chip Timed
MedalFrom the public listing — confirm on the official site.
Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.
Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 3.1 Miles
Sun, Oct 4, 10:00 AM EDT · From $28.06
Opens Jan 13, 2026, 1:00 AM EST · Closes Oct 4, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
- 3.1 Miles
Sun, Oct 4, 10:00 AM EDT · From $28.06
Opens Jan 13, 2026, 7:10 AM EST · Closes Oct 3, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Vibe Check
Easygoing
EasygoingThe course
- Flat
- Timed race
From the organizer
We are excited to host our 6th Annual Miles for Mentorship event to support Big Brothers Big Sisters Michigan Capital Region’s mission to ignite the promise and power of youth! Miles for Mentorship is an outdoor, walk or run 5K. This year the event will be held at Hawk Island starting and ending at the Red Tail Shelter. Proceeds to this event help support the agency’s mission to create 1-to-1 mentoring relationships so that all youth achieve their full potential!
Back again! children 12 years of age and under are invited to participate in our Spooky Sprint Kids Run ! Halloween costumes are encouraged, and each participant will receive a treat bag and finisher medal at the finish line. The Spooky Sprint is free of charge!
The race will be professionally chip timed by the Michigan Running Foundation . Results will be posted during the race and online at the results tab, top of the page.
This 5k race is an out and back course that starts and ends at the Red Tail Shelter. The full race course can be found here.
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