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Run for the Waves! Women’s Football 5K

Football training techniques are weaved into a 5K running course for a uniquely challenging experience. No prior football knowledge or experience is needed.  Obstacles may include:  agility ladder station, bag shuffling drill, and the finishing line scramble featuring Tidal Wave Players!  This 5k will be held on Calvin University's cross country course.  Proceeds benefit the Grand Rapids Tidal Waves*, a women’s professional tackle football team which offers women in West Michigan the opportunity to play post-high school football.

 Saturday November 5 at 9:00am

Gainey Athletic Complex:1661 E Paris Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Includes race t-shirt and post-race snacks.  T-shirt not guaranteed if registered after October 24.

*The Grand Rapids Tidal Waves are a women’s professional tackle football team established in 2018. We compete in the Women’s Football Alliance (WFA) consisting of 65 teams nationally, the largest, most competitive league in the world. Our season is April – June followed by playoffs. Many of the home games are held at Northview High School Stadium.

We rely on donations to cover our operating costs (e.g., home fields, travel to away games, referees). As a 501c(3), all donations are deductible.