37th Annual Paw Paw Grape Lake 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Location
- 801 Hazen Street, Paw Paw, MI
- Distance
- Grape Lake 5K Run · Grape Lake 5K Walk
From the Organizer
Please join us for the 37th Annual Paw Paw Grape Lake 5k Walk/Run. We are committed to maintaining and improving mental health in our community! The funds raised by this race will go to two organizations:
1. United Christian Services of Eastern VBC (unitedchristianservices-evbc.com)
2. The Daily Recovery Zone (dailyrecoveryzone.com)
The race again will go around beautiful Maple Lake, starting on Lake Street near the Van Buren Community Mental Health Building (VBCMH) 801 Hazen Street, Paw Paw MI 49079 and ending up on Willard Street.
This event has been reviewed for the physical activity content and has been endorsed by the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports. This does not reflect the endorsement of the sponsoring organization or the product used.
TEE SHIRT: Tee shirts are only available during early registration. Early registration ends on August 28th 2026. Limited tee shirts are available on race day.
RESULTS AND AWARDS: Both a timing start strip and finish strip will be used for this race. Awards will be based on actual chip time, not gun time. Walkers may not run. If seen running, a walker will be disqualified. The awards ceremony will follow the race and start when the results are ready by T&H Timing. Preliminary results will be posted while runners and walkers are still finishing. The top three (3) finishers in each age division, male and female will receive a medal with where they placed on the back. Results will be posted at Grape Lake 5k Run + Walk Results
ARRIVAL AND PARKING: Parking will be located at the Van Buren Community Mental Health parking lot at 801 Hazen, VBISD Transition Center parking lot at 811 Hazen Street, Tri-County Head Start parking lot at 775 Hazen Street. Please allow plenty of time for parking signage and traffic volunteers will be available to help you.
This year's race is organized by the Paw Paw Grape Lake 5K Committee
Questions regarding registration? Contact Ann Leary
grapelake5k@freshwatercc.org or 269-657-6500 (FW's office)
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
76°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bloomingdale, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Paw Paw, MI
Elevation
734 ft
Nearest Airport
AZO
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport · 18 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 49 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- 37th Annual Paw Paw Grape Lake 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Location
- 801 Hazen Street, Paw Paw, MI
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 37th Annual Paw Paw Grape Lake 5K Run/Walk?
- 37th Annual Paw Paw Grape Lake 5K Run/Walk is a running race held in Paw Paw, Michigan on September 12, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 37th Annual Paw Paw Grape Lake 5K Run/Walk?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Paw Paw, Michigan at 801 Hazen Street, Paw Paw, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 37th Annual Paw Paw Grape Lake 5K Run/Walk?
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37th Annual Paw Paw Grape Lake 5K Run/Walk
Sep 12, 2026