• Calvin 5k Spring Classic — Looking for a great community race? Check out the Calvin 5k Spring Classic. The course winds through Calvin’s campus and the post-race prizes are the best!

  • Girls on the Run Is A Fifth Third River Bank Run Charity Partner — Saturday, May 12, 2012

Thank you to Fifth Third River Bank Run for supporting Girls on the Run and other charities through the charity partner program. Over 50 runners have committed to support KCGOTR by running in one of three events on May 12, 2012.

Charity runners can help raise even more funds for KCGOTR through personal fundraising efforts. And, it’s not too late to register as a charity runner. Contact merriepalmer@gmail.com

Opportunities:

• Invite friends to visit KCGOTR.org. Visitors quickly realize how their gifts in support of your run impact the health and futures of Kent County girls.

• Visit with us at the Sports and Fitness Expo and Pasta Dinner
Friday, May 11, 2012, 11:00 am – 8:00 pm DeVos Place.

• Take advantage of gear check, massages and food at Charity Village on run day.

DID YOU KNOW?  The Fifth Third Riverbank Run is the largest 25K road race in the country (8:20 am start). It features both Handcycle (8:10 am start) and Wheelchair Racing (8:12 am start) divisions, the 10K Run (8 am start), 5K Run (7:00 am and 7:30 am starts), Team Competition, 5K Walk (8:45 am start). 

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  • Make a point to dine at Florentine’s in Belmont on Sunday, May 20th Noon-8:00 p.m. and 15% of your bill will go to Kent County Girls on the Run.