Wheatlake Festival
of Races

Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Wellness Walk

Race Details

Saturday, May 18, 2019

Race Headquarters:
Bandshell
Located behind Big Rapids Middle School
500 N. Warren Ave., Big Rapids
(Rain location: Big Rapids Middle School)Race proceeds will benefit the Susan P. Wheatlake Cancer and Wellness Fund, an endowment of the Spectrum Health Foundation Big Rapids and Reed City Hospitals. The fund provides resources and materials for use by patients and families facing cancer in our region.

Questions? Questions? Contact Danielle Wells, race coordinator, at 231.592.4208 or Danielle.Wells@spectrumhealth.org

Course Maps

Half Marathon & 10K Run

5K Run & Wellness Walk

Participant Information

Participants that pre-register by Sunday, April 21, 2019 are guaranteed to receive a shirt.

If you prefer to download and mail in a paper registration, click here. Mail to ATTN: Danielle Wells, Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital 605 Oak Street, Big Rapids, MI 49307

Registration Costs

	Before April 21	After April 21
Half-Marathon	$70	$80
10K Race	$40	$50
5K Race	$25	$30
5K Walk	$20	$25
Kids Dash	Free	Free

Race Information

All running participants will receive a race bib with microchip for timing and a finisher medal.

Age group awards based on chip time
Awards will be given to the overall male and female racers in the Half Marathon, 10K Run and 5K Run
Half Marathon, 10K and 5K awards will be given for first, second and third place in each age group

2018 WFOR Half Marathon

Half Marathon

Registration: 6 a.m. Race Start: 8 a.m.
Complimentary busing to start locations from Big Rapids Middle School departing at 6:45 a.m. and 7 a.m.

Course: The 13.1 mile race begins at the Reed City Depot at 200 N. Chestnut Street in Reed City, and will end at the Bandshell traveling the White Pine Trail. The course will include four water stations and restrooms.

The course will close at 11 a.m.

10K Run

Registration: 6 a.m. Race Start: 8 a.m.
Complimentary busing to start locations from Big Rapids Middle School departing at 6:45 a.m. and 7 a.m.
Course: The 6.21 mile race begins at Paris Park in Paris and will end at the Bandshell traveling the White Pine Trail. The course will include water stations and restrooms.

The course will close at 11 a.m.

Previous Years

2018 Race Results
2018 Race Photos

2017 Race Results
2017 Race Photos

2016 Race Results
2016 Race Photos

Memorial and Encouragement Stakes

New

Purchase a 6-inch Memorial or Encouragement Stake that will be displayed in the grassy area surrounding the Bandshell to honor and support a loved one. Proceeds benefit patients at the Susan P. Wheatlake Regional Cancer Center. Purchase online here.

2018 WFOR 5K

5K Run

Registration: 7 a.m. Run Start: 8 a.m.
Course: Starts at Hemlock Park, ends at the Bandshell.

5K Wellness Walk

Registration: 8:30 a.m. Run Start: 9:30 a.m.

Course: Starts at Hemlock Park, ends at the Bandshell.

Kid's Dash

Registration 10 a.m. Dash 10:30 a.m.
Course: Big Rapids Middle School soccer field
Participants receive a special prize.

Free Skin Cancer Screenings

8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Susan P. Wheatlake Regional Cancer Center staff will provide free screenings at the Bandshell.

Fight Cancer as a Sponsor of the Wheatlake Festival of Races

Shirt and Packet Pick-up

Early Packet Pick-up
Friday, May 17 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Run and walk packets will be available to pick up in the Holiday Inn Conference Center lobby at 1005 Perry St., Big Rapids.

Day of Packet Pick-up
Saturday, May 18 from 6 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Run and walk packets will be available to pick up at the registration table at Big Rapids Middle School at 500 N. Warren Avenue, Big Rapids

Participants who pre-register by Sunday, April 21, 2019 are guaranteed to receive a shirt. Extra shirts will be available at packet pick-up on a first-come, first-serve basis.