Events
8K Run/Walk
3K Run/Walk
Children's Races
Description
Join Playmakers at the 2024 Autumn Classic! This event is a treasured fall Mid-Michigan tradition for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Enjoy the brilliant fall colors as you walk or run around Lake Lansing! There is something for everyone, including the:
• 8K run/walk
• 3K run/walk
• Free Kids' Fun Run (100m & 1/2 Mile options)
• Official timing and results
• Classic crew neck sweatshirt
• Refreshments, including hot soup!
• Charity Partner: Special Olympics Michigan Area 8
Location: The start and finish are in the beautiful Lake Lansing Park North, 6260 E. Lake Drive, Haslett. Rain or shine. Strollers and dogs on leashes are welcome.
Race Info
Location: The start and finish are in the beautiful Lake Lansing Park North, 6260 E. Lake Drive, Haslett. Rain or shine. Strollers and dogs on leashes are welcome.
Times:
- 8:30 a.m.— Free kids' run/walk
- 8:45 a.m.— 3K walk
- 9:00 a.m. — 8K run/walk
Packet Pick-Up:
- Friday, September 29
- Shaheen Cadillac (650 American Rd, Lansing, MI 48911)
- 11am - 6pm
- Saturday, September 30
- Playmakers (2299 W Grand River Ave, Okemos, MI 48864)
- 10am - 5pm
- Race Day Packet Pickup will take place at Lake Lansing Park North at 7:30am on race morning!
Free Kids' Dynamic Warm-Up and Run: 8:30 a.m. — 1/2 mile fun run (12and under). 50-yard dash (6 and under). Medals for all finishers.
Divisions: 8K men’s and women’s: 14 and under; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54;55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79; 80-84, 85+.
Special Awards: to overall, masters, grand masters, and the top 3 in each age division. The 3k walk is noncompetitive (no awards).
Special Pricing: Family and student rates are available within the registration process.
Crewneck Sweatshirts
All participants will receive a classic crewneck sweatshirt! 2024 design coming soon!
8K Course Map
This year's 8K course follows much of the previous years' route, with couple of small changes:
- Participants will exit Lake Lansing Park North and turn left
- To avoid construction in Lake Lansing Park South, participants will turn left off of Shaw onto the sidewalk along Lake Lansing Rd, eventually turning right onto the sidewalk along Marsh Rd
Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.
3K Course Map
Participants will turn RIGHT exiting Lake Lansing Park North and will continue along the shoulder of Lake Dr to Perry Rd, turning left to enter the side street Reynolds. Participants will exit the side street on Milenz and will cross Lake Dr to return to the park.
Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.
Virtual Event Info
Virtual Event Information:
The Virtual Autumn Classic continues this year. You select your own favorite road, trail and park to become your virtual 8K or 3K course! You can run or walk individually or with a team, you pick when and where!
All virtual participants will receive a crew neck sweatshirt and an official Autumn Classic bib which can be picked up in store at Playmakers, or shipped to you for $5.
Participants are encouraged to form Teams to complete the Virtual Autumn Classic together and celebrate as a group! After completing your virtual event, you can submit your time and any pictures to be posted on the Autumn Classic results page.
Charity Partner - Special Olympics
The Playmakers Fitness Foundation is proud to continue its partnership with Special Olympics Michigan Area 8 as its official charity partner. Special Olympics Michigan Area 8 has been the Playmakers Autumn Classic charity partner for almost 20 years!
The mission of Special Olympics Michigan is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Athletes develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy while participating in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship among their families, Special Olympics athletes and the community. The athletes achieve their dreams with the support of caring volunteers, coaches, family members and staff. Donations from Michigan citizens and businesses provide funding for the program.
Special Olympics Michigan Area 8 is a volunteer, not-for-profit organization that does not receive federal or state funding. To learn more about Special Olympics Michigan Area 8, visit https://www.somi.org/area8
Thank you for helping Area 8 athletes achieve their dreams!
Race Contact Info
Place
Haslett, MI US 48840
Greater Lansing Area Race Series
We are excited to be part of the 2024 Greater Lansing Area Race Series! This year GLARS features 10 races from the Greater Lansing Area, starting in March and ending in late September. There is no need to register for the Race Series; just participate in the events listed on their website and earn points towards some sweet awards! All race information, award information, standings, and more can be found here.
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