2nd Annual · Sunday, September 13, 2026 · Hawk Island Park you're invited ✦
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Walk the lake, follow the creek.

Our route runs the length of the park and north along the Lansing River Trail, then turns around and comes back the same way. Flat, paved, and friendly for every pace. Start and finish at the Red Tail Shelter.

The 2026 Route Hawk Island Park · Lansing, MI
Start & Finish · Red Tail Shelter

Marked on the map by the green dot. Check in here, and finish back at the same shelter.

The route, in red

South through the park past the Kestrel Shelter and playground, west by the park entrance, then north along the Lansing River Trail on the west side of the lake.

Out and back, not a loop

The red line continues north past the edge of the map. You will turn around and retrace the same route to the shelter, 5K in total.

Map by Ingham County Parks and not to scale. The 5K turnaround will be marked on the course on event day.

where we meet

Red Tail Shelter

Hawk Island Park
1601 E Cavanaugh Rd, Lansing, MI 48910
Parking fee
$5 for Ingham County residents; $7 for all other visitors.
Restrooms & a covered shelter at the start.
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Good to know

5K
Walk or run
Flat
Paved path
All
Strollers & chairs
Yes
Leashed dogs

Day-of schedule

11:00 AM
Check-in opens
Check in at the shelter. Participants who donated $50 or more can also pick up their T-shirt.
12:00 PM
The walk begins
We set off together around the lake.
12–2 PM
Finish & celebrate
Finish the walk and celebrate with the community.
Before you come

A few things to bring.

Water

Bring a refillable bottle to stay hydrated along the route.

Layers

Rain or shine, dress for a September morning in Michigan.

Your people

Family, friends, teammates. Everyone is welcome to walk.

An open heart

Come as you are. This is a space to be seen and supported.

see you there

Ready to walk the route with us?

Register for September 13th and we'll see you at the Red Tail Shelter. Every step counts.

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