Ele's Race 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- July 18, 2026
- Distance
- Ele's Race 5K Run/Walk · Ele's Race 5k Run/Walk - Virtual · Ray of Sunshine Kids Mile & more
From the Organizer
Ele's Race 5K Saturday, July 18, 2026
Ele's Race is an annual 5K Run/Walk that directly benefits Ele's Place - Capital Region, a healing center for grieving children, teens and young adults. It's a fun-filled family event that helps to raise funds and awareness for Ele's Place. All Ele's Place bereavement support services are provided at no cost to families, for as long as they need, thanks to our generous community and participants in Ele's Race 5k.
5k Run/Walk - 8:00 am
Kids Dash - 9:10 am
Kids Mile - 9:20 am
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
83°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
31%
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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Ele's Race 5K Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
40
Days to train
- Race
- Ele's Race 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- July 18, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Ele's Race 5K Run/Walk?
- Ele's Race 5K Run/Walk is a running race held in Lansing, Michigan on July 18, 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 Ele's Race 5K Run/Walk?
- Saturday, July 18, 2026 in Lansing, Michigan at Jackson National Life Insurance Company, Lansing, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Ele's Race 5K Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Ele's Race 5K Run/Walk
Jul 18, 2026