We are excited for the First  Annual Carpe Diem 5k/ 10k race.   The Carpe Diem  Race will be held at Maguire Park in Lansing on Saturday, May 4, 2023. Each Race travels North down the River Trail, Into Hawk Island. The entirety of the race is on the River trail, and is flat and picturesque. We will have a couple water stations, and refreshments afterwards. Each participant receives a medal, and a short sleeve race shirt. There are awards for overall Male and Female winners and overall male and female Masters. 

Schedule: 10k will start at 9:00, followed by the 5k at 9:15. Mile fun run will start at 8:30 am. 

Entry Fee: $45 until Sunday, April 28,  t-shirt guaranteed. $50 April 29 to Friday, May 3 (limited shirts). $50 race day (no shirt)

Results will be live and available at the race and also afterwards on this website.

Packet pickup will be held on both Friday, May 3, Noon to 4:30 PM at Journey life Church- 2289 Cedar st, Holt, MI 48842 (behind Huntington National Bank) and on race day morning starting at 7:45 am.

Proceeds for the Race are to provide scholarships for the Teens of Journey Life, and Building 21, to attend Church Camp and Ambassador in Missions Trips overseas.  One of our greatest resources we have are our Young People. They are the future. This race is presented to honor these young people, and make an investment for their future.  Thank you for joining with us! 

This race is professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.