From the Organizer
St. Mary Parish in Westphalia is hosting a community family fest September 18th-19th. Join us for a 5K run or walk on the morning of the 19th, followed by a 1K fun run. Stay for the games, sport tournaments, food trucks and much more.
Events
8:00 AM: 5K Run & 5K Walk
8:45 AM: 1K Free Kids Run
Door prizes & awards
Door prizes and awards will be available to pick up immediately following the conclusion of the races. There will be no awards ceremony.
Trophies for overall, masters and grandmasters men and women winners for 5K run. Medals will be awarded for the top 3 finishers in each of the following age groups: 9 and under; 10-14; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75 and over
Alternative Registration Methods
Race day registration from 7:00-7:45 AM in St. Mary’s school cafeteria at the north entrance of the school.
Paper forms are available by going to the "Event Info" section of this website and expanding the "Show Registration Details" section
There is no additional cost for late registration, however the family rate is not available for race day registration and any late registrations (received after 08/21/2026) are not guaranteed shirts.
Events
Weather
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
74°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Saint Johns, 14 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
752 ft
Nearest Airport
LAN
Capital Region International Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 36 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Your Next Start Line
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St. Mary's Parish Family Fest 5K Run & Walk
Sep 19, 2026