Big Brothers Big Sisters Miles for Mentorship 2026
- Date
- October 4, 2026
- Location
- Hawk Island Park, Lansing, MI
- Distance
- 5k Run/Walk · Spooky Sprint Kids Run · Virtual 5k Run/Walk
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.
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
66°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lansing Capital City Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lansing, MI
Population
112,546
as of 2023
Elevation
864 ft
Nearest Airport
LAN
Capital Region International Airport · 4 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 50 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- Race
- Big Brothers Big Sisters Miles for Mentorship 2026
- Date
- October 4, 2026
- Location
- Hawk Island Park, Lansing, MI
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Big Brothers Big Sisters Miles for Mentorship 2026?
- Big Brothers Big Sisters Miles for Mentorship 2026 is a running race held in Lansing, Michigan on October 4, 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 Big Brothers Big Sisters Miles for Mentorship 2026?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026 in Lansing, Michigan at Hawk Island Park, Lansing, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Big Brothers Big Sisters Miles for Mentorship 2026?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Miles for Mentorship 2026
Oct 4, 2026