Raptor Run

Raptor Run 5K & Kids Raptor Run

Saturday, October 19, 2024

New name, same great fun run! Start off your day at the popular 5K Raptor Run/Walk along some of KNC’s most beautiful trails. The untimed run/walk includes steep hills, forest views, and a variety of terrain. Younger participants can join the Kids’ Raptor Run for ages 8 and under on a stroller-friendly, 1K romp around the Habitat Haven Trail. See the run map here >

Kids Raptor Run begins at 9 am

Day-of registration opens beginning at 7:30 am the morning of the event!

people walking through forest

Raptor Run 5K begins at 10 am

Day-of registration opens beginning at 7:30 am the morning of the event!

Run Day Events:

Creature Feature: Corn Snake & Box Turtle, 9:45-10:15 am

Silo the Corn Snake and the Eastern Box Turtle will be hanging out in the Lower Parking Lot. Stop by and say hello and learn a little bit about these Michigan animals. If the weather is chilly, find them in the downstairs hallway.

Free Family Yoga, 10:30-11:15 am

Bring the whole family in to stretch and breath with Cheyenne Gandy, a 200-hour vinyasa and hatha certified yoga instructor. Practice in the recently renovated Glen Vista Art gallery surrounded by local art. Bring your own yoga mats and waterLimited spots available. Event included in regular KNC admission and to all runner/walkers; register to save your family’s spot here >

Raptor Run Sponsorship Opportunity

KNC invites you to sponsor the Raptor Run and Kids Run. This very special event provides your business with valuable brand exposure in view of KNC’s 6,200+-person membership and guests, with your sponsor dollars supporting KNC’s mission. Proceeds from the 5K Raptor Run & 1K Kids Run supports KNC’s early childhood education programs, which provide high-quality, nature-based education for children ages 3 and 4.

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Thanks to our sponsors!

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