Light of the World Academy's Annual RUN FOR THE GOLD 5K & Kids Fun Run

Light of the World Academy's Annual RUN FOR THE GOLD 5K & Kids Fun Run Race Information

<p><span style="color:#e67e23"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Runners, lace up your lucky shoes for this much-loved race in Livingston County!  Join us for <strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><a style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )" title="Light of the World Academy" href="https://www.lightoftheworldacademy.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Light of the World Academy&#39;s</a></span> <span style="color:rgb( 22 , 145 , 121 )">14th annual</span></strong></span><b><span style="background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );color:rgb( 22 , 145 , 121 )"> </span><span style="color:rgb( 22 , 145 , 121 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 22 , 145 , 121 )">Run for the Gold 5K &amp; Kids Fun Run</span> presented by (your company and link to website here)!</span></span></b></span></p> <p>This mixed trail course of Michigan country dirt roads, paved trail, and the streets of downtown Pinckney truly supports our community&#39;s youth. 47% of our 5k runners are under 18, and we have around 375&#43; runners with their cheering families fill downtown Pinckney. The Kid&#39;s Fun Run hosts an additional 60-80 kids, and the Pinckney St. Patrick&#39;s Day parade starts right after. </p> <p>This year&#39;s race continues to benefit the NEW PLAYGROUND at Light of the World Academy. </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><b>REGISTRATION FAQS</b></span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:#000000">Register by March 1, 2026, to get the shirt size you want! </span></span></strong></p> <ul><li>$30 until March 8th</li><li>$35 March 9th -13th</li><li>$40 on race day (online registration only; we can take cash)</li><li>Kids run $10 </li><li> </li></ul> <p><strong>Note</strong>: You&#39;re welcome to register in person at the PCYDI Red House during Friday packet pick up or the morning of the race. We can take cash or a check for in-person registrations. </p> <p>5K registration closes at 9:55 am. Kids Registration and t-shirt pick up is open until 11:00 am. </p> <p> </p> <p>The race will be professionally timed by the <strong><a href="https://www.michiganrunningfoundation.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Michigan Running Foundation</a></strong>. Results will be live and on this website after the race.</p> <p> </p> <p><b><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Kids Fun Run</span> - </b>no need for packet pick up! You&#39;re welcome to swing by the PCYDI Red House on Friday, 5 pm-7 pm, and register your kids in person or pick up their shirt for the next day&#39;s kids fun run. On the day of the race, stop in at PCYDI&#39;s red house in the park to get your t-shirt (while supplies last) and head to the 5K start line where Mr L, Light of the World Academy&#39;s PE teacher, will get the kids warmed up for their lucky run around the park!</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>SPONSORSHIP</strong></p> <p>Is your business interested in sponsoring our race? (Thank you!) Send an email to <a href="mailto:5K&#64;lightoftheworldacademy.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">5K&#64;lightoftheworldacademy.org,</a> and one of our volunteers will connect with you.</p>