<h5>&#x1f3ad; &#34;April Fools Marathon&#34; - Celebrating 3 Years! &#x1f389;</h5>
<h5>&#x1f5d3;️ April 4, 2026</h5>
 
<h5>&#x1f3ad;  Hosting Venue:</h5>
&#x1f6a3;&#x1f3fb;  Lime Lake County Park &amp; Boat Launch, Spring Arbor, MI 49283
&#x1f3c3;‍♂️  Race through the picturesque Spring Arbor area on a flat and fast course. Enjoy a scenic stretch on the Falling Water’s Trail, and race towards a stunning lake view finish that will leave you inspired.
 
<h5>Description:</h5>
&#x1f9ba;   RACE FOR A CAUSE!   &#x1f3c3;‍♂️ 
Mission is to bring &#34;DISTRACTED DRIVER AWARENESS&#34; to Jackson County &amp; beyond.
To advocate for Safe Pathways for all Pedestrians, both Runners &amp; Walkers, including our Bikers and Wheelchairs. 
The Prevention of Another Injury or Tragic Loss of Someone&#39;s Family Member.
Proceeds Benefit the KORY C WITTMAN II MEMORIAL
 
<h5>&#x1f9ba;  RACE FEES:</h5>
&#x1f3ad; New Years Special Pricing $20 from January 1 – January 15, 2026 
&#x1f4b2;25 until January 31st  (Guaranteed T-shirt)  
&#x1f4b2;30 February 1 to February 23rd  (Limited shirts availability)  
&#x1f4b2;35 February 24 to April 3rd  (Limited shirts availability)
&#x1f4b2;40 April 4th / Race Day   (No Shirt Guarantee)
 
&#x1f9ba;  * ORS QUALIFYING POINTS EVENTS – 5K Run &amp; 5K Walk Only More details &#64; <a href="https://www.orsmi.com/connect/ors-race-series/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ORSRaceSeries.com</a> 
 
<h5>&#x1f9ba;   SHIRTS:</h5>
&#x1f3ad; Kids Fun Run Event is FREE. Youth Shirts available &#64; $10 each. (YS, YM &amp; YL sizes)
&#x1f3ad; Register Early to SECURE a Shirt! Tech style t-shirts this year. Shirts guaranteed to registrations received by 2/28/2026.  Shirts available as supplies last after that date.
 
<h5>&#x1f9ba;   PACKET PICK-UP: </h5>
EARLY – Friday, April 3, 2026, 2:30 PM - 7:00 PM 
&#x1f449;&#x1f3fc;  &#64; BIGGBY COFFEE In the Village Crossing, 7851 Spring Arbor Road, Spring Arbor, MI 49283
 
RACE DAY – Saturday, April 4, 2026, 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
&#x1f449;&#x1f3fc;  &#64; LIME LAKE County Park and Boat Launch, Teft Road, Spring Arbor, MI 49283
 
<h5>&#x1f9ba;   AWARDS &amp; RESULTS: </h5>
&#x1f3c6; Overall Awards:  Will be presented to the top male and female finishers of Open (all ages), and Master (40&#43;), Senior Master (60&#43;) in the 5k Run, and 5k Walk.
&#x1f947;&#x1f948;&#x1f949; Age Groups Awards:  Presented to the top 3 places in each age group:
5k Run Age Groups:  0-12, 13-14, 15-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69. 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85&#43;
5k Walk Age Groups:  0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70&#43;
⏱️ Our race will be Professionally Timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results will be live during the race and available on this website.
 
<h5>&#x1f9ba;   PLEASE NOTE:  </h5>
&#x1f436; There Are NO Dogs Permitted At This Event. Service dogs excluded. 
Please see the full policy under Race Info. This is for the safety of both our participants and your dogs. Thank you. 
&#x1f449;&#x1f3fc; Click Here to Read Details
 
<h5>&#x1f9ba;   VIRTUAL EVENT INFO:</h5>
THE VIRUAL RUNS &amp; WALK EVENT FOR THOSE WHO ARE EITHER ON VACATION &amp; STILL WANT TO JOIN. OR FOR THOSE WHO ENJOY RUNNING AND WOULD LIKE TO CHOSE THEIR OWN VENUE. EITHER WAY, HAVE A BLAST &amp; THANK YOUR FOR JOINING US!!!
 
<h5>&#x1f9ba;   RACECOURSE:   </h5>
5K Run/Walk via Map My Run   &#x1f449;&#x1f3fc; Click Here!
Kids Run course   &#x1f449;&#x1f3fc; Click Here!
 
<h5>&#x1f9ba;   VOLUNTEERS NEEDED PLEASE &amp; THANK YOU!!  &#x1f3ad;</h5>
 
<h5>&#x1f9ba;   COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS ARE AVAILABLE!  &#x1f3ad;</h5>
We&#39;re getting a jump start on asking for Volunteers for our 2026 April Fool&#39;s Marathon If you can help, Awesome! ... If you know someone who would like to help too, Double Awesome!!
* * Contact us to VOLUNTEER
 
<h5>&#x1f9ba;   DONATIONS: &#x1f3ad;</h5>
-  Not able to participate this year? Please consider Donating by using the Donate tab above.
 
<h2>THANK YOU ‼️ ❤️</h2>

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