Forks 5K Forks 5K
Friday, 20 September 2024· 18:30· Albion, MI, 49224, US
About this race
Two branches of the Kalamazoo River coming together into one at the center of Albion and the river provides the perfect setting for Victory Park, one of Albion’s prized possessions. The Forks 5K coincides with Albion’s annual Festival of the Forks. Don’t just run on Friday night and skip town, instead, stay and enjoy wonderful food and music all day on Saturday during the Festival of the Forks.
Your Registration Does More Than Secure Your Spot…
When you register for a Run Albion event you are giving back to the Albion community. With the generous support of our sponsors, we are able to cover the cost of the entire series. Each registration fee is then used as a donation to a local nonprofit organization that provides course volunteers. In 2023 Run Albion donated over $3,000 across five different nonprofits. In fact, one donation made by Run Albion doubled the organization's operating budget for the entire year!
5K Run/Walk. The 5K is open to strollers and dogs. Kids Fun Run is free.
5k Special pricing: Students 18 and under $10 discount off entry fee. Applied automatically during checkout.
Check-In and On-Site Registration: 5:00PM – 6:00PM
Race Start: All runners and walkers will start at 6:30pm
The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results will be live during the race and posted on this website.
FORKS 5K AWARDS
This year, all participants will receive a finisher medal. Awards will also be given to the top 5 men and top 5 women overall for the in-person individual events. Points will be awarded to all Forks 5k participants which will be used in determining series awards.
SERIES SCORING AWARDS
When you participate in Run Albion events, you're eligible for series awards when you participate in two out of the three events. For detailed scoring information visit, runalbion.com
The race will be professionally chip timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results will be posted during the race and online at Playmakers.com.
VIRTUAL 5K RUN/WALK
If you cannot make the Run Albion series events in person, but you would still like to participate and support the local non-profits that are beneficiaries of Run Albion's proceeds, you can complete in the Virtual Forks 5k. A virtual race is a race that can be run (or walked) from any location you choose. You can run, jog, or walk on the rod, or the trail, or the treadmill, at the gym or on the track (or even at another race). You get to run your own race, at your own pace, and time it yourself. All participants will receive a medal!
What: This is a virtual race, so you choose your own course and time yourself.
When: Complete your race any time on or before September 23, 2024. Medals will ship by October 11, 2024
Where: You choose the course and you time yourself. Text your results using the link provided when you signed up and that will be your official time.
Why: You want to participate because you love Albion as much as we do, you just can't always be in Albion in person.
Cost: The price is $25 and includes a finishers medal and the event swag.
Series Awards: There will be no Virtual Series Awards in 2024. If you participate in 2 in-person events and 1 virtual event, you'll be eligible for in-person series awards.
What to expect
Written from race dataThe Forks 5K, set to take place on September 20, 2024, in Albion, MI, 49224, US, is a well-established running event with a history of bringing the community together. While specific details on its founding year and a long-standing tradition are not provided, its recurring nature suggests a consistent presence in the local running calendar. Participants can anticipate a classic 5K race experience, designed to be accessible to runners of all levels, from casual joggers to seasoned competitors. The race will likely unfold on a course that balances urban and potentially parkland environments, offering a varied terrain. Given its Michigan location and September date, participants should be prepared for potentially cool to crisp autumn weather, with the possibility of dry roads or mild grassy sections. While no specific route details are given, 5K races in this type of setting often feature a mix of paved surfaces and possibly some packed dirt or gravel paths. The "Event Type: 6" categorization is not universally standard and likely refers to internal classification, not a descriptor for the runner experience itself.
The course
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Weather on the day
Fri, 20 Sept 2024Rain, Partially cloudy
24.3°C
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