The 11th Annual Paper Chase 5K
When is The 11th Annual Paper Chase 5K?
The 11th Annual Paper Chase 5K takes place on Sunday, May 31, 2026 in Lansing, MI.
What distances does The 11th Annual Paper Chase 5K offer?
The 11th Annual Paper Chase 5K offers 1 event: Paper Chase 5k Run/Walk.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper Chase 5k Run/Walk | 3.1 mi | $40.00 | Register |
How much does The 11th Annual Paper Chase 5K cost?
Registration for The 11th Annual Paper Chase 5K starts at $40.00.
Where is The 11th Annual Paper Chase 5K held?
The 11th Annual Paper Chase 5K is held in Lansing, MI at 325 Riverfront Drive.
About The 11th Annual Paper Chase 5K
The Ingham County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section's
11th Annual Paper Chase 5K
We are super excited because it is the 11th Anniversary of the Paper Chase this year! The race will start at Lansing Shuffle and go south along the Lansing River Trail, turn around at the halfway point, and come back. We are also having a raffle where participants can purchase tickets to win prizes!!
Pricing: A race t-shirt will be included in the entry fee for all participants who register on or before May 13th, 2026. Participants who register after this date will receive a t-shirt on a first-come first-served basis. A $10 gift card to Lansing Shuffle will also be provided for every person who registers to allow them to enjoy drinks or food after the race at Lansing Shuffle. $40 until 4/30, $45 from 5/01 to 5/30, $50 race day 5/31
Team pricing: Join in the fun with a team. $5 discount per participant with a team of four or more. See the Paper Chase Team Information section for full details.
Help us reach our goal of 150 participants this year! Law firms and legal organizations are encouraged to form teams. Teams consist of a minimum of two people. At least one team member must be an employee or owner of the firm/organization. We encourage you to recruit your firm/organization staff, family members, and friends to join your team!
Awards will be presented to the fastest three (3) overall male and female finishers. Awards will also be presented to the firm/organization team which finishes with the lowest time, calculated by averaging the times of its two (2) fastest team members, and to the firm/organization team which has the greatest number of participants!
Packet pickup will be held on Race Day morning starting at 9:00 am
A portion of the proceeds from the race will benefit the Michigan Capital Region Big Brothers Big Sisters, which facilitates and supports meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and youth (“Littles”). Big Brothers Big Sisters Michigan Capital Region serves children in Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Ionia and Shiawassee counties. They develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people. A portion of the proceeds from the race will also benefit the Young Lawyers Section of the Ingham County Bar Association, which provides networking and educational opportunities to young lawyers and law students at low or no cost.
Interested in being a VOLUNTEER? Contact Patrick Abood at patabood@gmail.com for more details!
The race will be chip timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results will be live during the race and on this website.
Team Information
Gather your friends and let the fun begin! You will be asked during registration if you would like to Join or Create a team. If yes, follow the steps.
Team Pricing - If registering a team, you must register four or more people before registration closes to qualify for the team discount of $5 per person. The discount will automatically be refunded when you have at least four people join your team. Team members 1-3 will receive a $5 refund once member 4 joins. Member 4+ will automatically pay $5 less. Join in the fun!
Team Awards - Awards will be presented to the firm/organization team which finishes with the lowest time, calculated by averaging the times of its two (2) fastest team members, and to the firm/organization team which has the greatest number of participants!
Course Map
The race will start at Lansing Shuffle and go south along the Lansing River Trail, turn around at the halfway point, and come back.
Donate and earn 1/2 off your entry fee!
Donate $100 and you'll receive 1/2 off your entry fee! Discounted entry fees for donations of $75 - $25!
1/2 off entry is valid until 4/30 then it's a $20 discount off the entry fee with a $100 donation.
Steps to receive your free/discounted entry:
1. Choose Sign Up and follow the steps to register for the race
2. You will be routed to the Donation page during registration, choose the donation level
3. Your discounted/free entry will be reflected in the cart during checkout.
* Please note if you go to the donation page first and enter the donation the discount will not be applied for a free entry. You must register by choosing Sign Up first.
Thank you for your support!