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The Ryan Walsworth Spear-It 5K

Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location
Mears, MI
8281 W. Hazel Rd, 49436
Featured distance
3.1 Miles
Type
RUN
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At a glance

Run a scenic 5K along Silver Lake's beautiful shores, honoring a local community spirit and supporting agriculture in Oceana County.

  • Scenic
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • For a Cause

The Ryan Walsworth Spear-It 5K is a heartfelt run and walk through the beautiful Silver Lake area of Mears, Michigan. This event honors local asparagus farmer Ryan Walsworth, celebrating his contributions to the community and agriculture. Runners will enjoy a scenic course winding along the lakeshore and through wooded roads, finishing back at the Dune Town Mall. It's a chance to experience natural landscapes while supporting a meaningful tribute.

What to expect

  • Enjoy a picturesque 5K course along the lakeshore and through winding wooded roads.
  • Compete for trophies as a top finisher or medals in your age group.
  • Receive local asparagus and a commemorative T-shirt if you preregister.

Standout details

  • Scenic lakeshore and wooded course
  • Tribute to Ryan Walsworth
  • Local asparagus for participants
  • Trophies and age group medals

Perks & features

  • Awards
  • Shirt

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The course

  • Rolling
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From the organizer

Catch the Spear-It! The 5k Run and Walk held in beautiful, downtown Silver Lake at the Dune Town Mall is back for another year!  The race course follows the lakeshore into the wooded, winding roads of the Upper Silver Lake area, providing beautiful scenery and natural landscapes that end right back at the Dune Town Mall.  This year we will be awarding trophies to the top male and female runners as well as medals to the top three runners in each age group.  All participants will receive local asparagus.  Be sure to preregister to be guaranteed a commemorative T-Shirt!

Race Sponsored by Shelby State Bank

This event was renamed in honor of Ryan Walsworth, who passed away in early 2017. Ryan, a local asparagus farmer, was a faithful contributor and donor to NAF as well as supporting the asparagus and agriculture community here in Oceana County and beyond. We are honored to recognize Ryan's hard work and community spirit through the 5k.

5K Run & 5K Walk - Registration fee is $30

If you have questions about the event, please contact the 5K coordinator, Michele Amstutz, at (231)218-3818 or by email at spearit5k@gmail.com.

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