General Information and Participant Instructions
Please check this website prior to the race for runner/walker instructions.
* Please note that strollers, rollerbladers, and pets are not allowed in either the Half Marthon nor the 5K races for the safety of our participants.
Cool Stuff for 2008!
- Healthy and Fit Magazine Expo
- Both the 1/2 Marathon and 5k are USATF certified courses
- Endorsed by Governor's Council on Physical Fitness
- Medals to all 1/2 Marathon finishers
- Special events for children
- Longest event on the Playmakers Race Series
- Champion Chip timing for 1/2 Marathon and 5k races
- Long-sleeved, technical running shirt is included with the standard entry fee
Schedule of Events
Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008
- 10:00am-6:00pm: Healthy and Fit Magazine Expo
- 10:00am - 6:00pm: Packet Pick-up, Lansing Center
- 10:30am-4:30pm: Demonstrations on exercises, classes, or products every :30 minutes from Expo sponsors at the Center Stage
Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008
- 7:00am - 8:15am: Late Registration
- 8:30 am: Half Marathon run
- 8:30 am: 5K run/walk
Kid's Races and Activities
The one mile Kid's Run (12 years and under) and quarter mile Slime Dash (7 years and under) introduce children to the joys of running and promote the many benefits of a fit and healthy lifestyle. All participants receive special kid's t-shirts, numbers, medals, and prizes at the finish. There is a $5.00 fee to enter the kid's run.
Dates and Times : Please check the website as we get closer to the race.
Following the kid's races, Impressions 5 will be hosting a variety of supervised activities in the museum including:
- Slime - What is Slime? Kids, check out this popular workshop where we'll mix ingredients together to make an amazing substance! Become a junior chemist and explore with Slime!
- Gene Bracelet - What makes you unique? Your genes! Showcase some of your unique genes as you make a cool bracelet!
- Skeleton Craft - Explore your bones, symmetry, and structure while creating a Skeleton Craft!
- Heart Power - Learn about the power of your heart while conducting healthy heart challenges. Put your heart to the test!
