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The Run Before The Roast

📍 Lansing, MI
Date
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Distance
Various
Region
Lansing
Est. Participants
Not specified
Resurrection School's Run Before the Roast 5k Run/Walk Resurrection School is celebrating 100 years, so lace up your running shoes and help us kick off a year of celebrations at our Run Before the Roast 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, September 19! Proceeds from the race benefit the Resurrection School. The 5K course welcomes runners and walkers of all ages and abilities and is a great way to kick off a day of festivities at the 91st Annual Ox Roast. Enjoy a fun, family-friendly atmosphere, community spirit, and the excitement of being part of one of the area's longest-running traditions. Participants will receive a professionally timed race experience, and a commemorative t-shirt will be available in both adult and youth sizes. After crossing the finish line, stick around to enjoy food, entertainment, and activities that make the Ox Roast a community favorite year after year. (Ox Roast festivities begin at 2pm.)