3rd Annual Shauna Smith Heroes 5K Trail Run /Walk or 2K Trail Walk
Oct 10Holland, MI5K
Also a 5K, 1 mi from Run For Your Life 5k, registration open
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Build my plan2025 marks 16 years of the Holland Free Health Clinic's (HFHC) annual community fundraiser, Run for Your Life. The 5k fun run/walk is for participants of all ages and abilities and can be run or walked at any pace. Participants are encouraged to use their creativity by dressing in Halloween costumes. Prizes will be awarded to the first male and female finishers and for most creative costumes. Event proceeds support HFHC programs and services. For more information about our mission and vision, please visit: http://www.hfhclinic.org
Sign Up by Oct 9 for guaranteed t-shirt
Price increases to $40 on Oct 19
Student Rate $10 off, use code: RFYLSTUDENT2025
HFHC Client Discount: If you receive services at HFHC, send an email to mail@hfhclinic.org for a FREE registration.
*Lil' Pumpkins Run: $5, for kids 8 and under, will receive a medal for participating in this 2 block run at 8:45am.
*Children must check in at the registration table to receive their race bib.
Parents are welcome to run alongside their child.
In addition, Lil Pumpkins will have access to all fall-themed activity stations, including: Mini pumpkin decorating, scavenger hunt, donuts & cider, selfie station, and more!
Packet Pick-Up:
Friday, October 24th from 3pm - 5pm at HFHC
Saturday, October 25th, 8:00am - 9am
Virtual packets will also be emailed
Registration opens
Jun 15, 2026
Tier 1 ends
Aug 31, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Oct 18, 2026
Registration closes
Oct 24, 2026
Race day
Oct 24, 2026
Standard ends
Oct 24, 2026
Tier 3 ends
Oct 24, 2026
Run For Your Life 5k
Tier 2, then $40 from Oct 19, 2026
$35
Lil Pumpkins Run
Standard, until Oct 24, 2026
$5
Registration openings and major changes, like a new date or a cancellation.
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Also a 5K, 1 mi from Run For Your Life 5k, registration open
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Also a 5K, 20 mi from Run For Your Life 5k, registration open
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