Another Clucking 5K

Packet pick-up includes your clucking awesome race t-shirt and bib number.

After the race, finishers will be gifted a reusable bag that includes your race medal, granola bar, electrolyte pack, while cold water, cold chocolate milk, bananas and oranges will also be available for nutrient replenishment. 

Racers will be sent a race QR code to their email address prior to the race. If available, racers please bring your smartphone device to packet pick-up.

Early Packet Pick-Up: Friday Only

Early packet pick-up will be held on Friday June 6th between 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. This will be held at the Sycamore Creek Church parking lot located at 105 N. Cherry St. Potterville, MI. Once picked up, head to Main Street for all Gizzard Fest activities and fun! This also includes the beer tent, for pre-race day carbohydrates of course. Please remember to bring your bib on race day. 

Please note - there is a parade on Friday evening. Parking will begin to fill early so please plan accordingly.

Race Day Packet Pick-Up: Saturday Only

Race day packet pick-up is on Saturday June 7th and only between 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM. Packets will need to be picked up at least 15 minutes before the start of the race. The race starting and finishing line is held at the Potterville High School track located at 422 N. High St. Potterville, MI. A canopy will be near the track entrance with packet pick-up information. 

Look at these clucking awesome t-shirt designs for the 2025 race! 

The one of a kind is fashioned after the Gizzard Fest Theme of "Super Heroes", sporting the red color, and running chickens with capes. The amazing people at Flat Out Graphics designed it perfectly and we can not be more thankful or excited! You're going to look “SUPER” in these! 

Think they will make you run faster? Let’s find out. 

The medals for the 2025 race have never been better! They are diligently made through Maxwell Medals out of Traverse City, MI. Seriously, check these out! 

Continuing with the Gizzard Fest “Super Heroes” theme, these medals accomplish just that. In fact, how about Super Hero Chickens? Yes, we love them too and think how clucking awesome they will look hanging around your neck. Everyone at Gizzard Fest will know you are a race finisher…or maybe a super hero. I am sure Gizzard Fest attendees will be equally jealous. 

All participants will receive a clucking awesome medal super hero themed medal! Top finishers in each age group and gender will be rewarded a prize!

Age Groups for both male and female:

14 and under
15-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65-74
75-84
85+

All dogs who finish the race will also receive a special medal! 

The wait is over! We're thrilled to announce the official 2025 5K race route. This year, your journey begins and ends at the scenic Potterville High School track, located at 422 N High St, Potterville, MI.

Your race kicks off on the track, heading South and guiding you under the famous M100 (Hartel) tunnel. As you exit, head left towards Main Street. Once emerged on Main Street, head West passing City Hall before making a right onto Cherry Street. Follow Cherry Street until you reach Vermontville Highway, where you'll make another right, keeping West along the paved bike path. The route includes a crossing of Vermontville Highway near the Lake Alliance walking path, continuing along the railroad tracks. This paved section will lead you Southwest directly to the stunning Lake Alliance Park. Once there, you'll loop around the lake's Northeast corner, signaling the start of your return.

After rounding the Lake Alliance corner, a crushed stone path will guide you into the Lakewood Estate subdivision and onto Tim’s View Street. In the neighborhood, take your first left onto Brenneman Street. Follow this street to Elizabeth Way, turning left to bring you back to Vermontville Highway. Exit right and back onto Vermontville Highway, re-joining the paved bike path. You'll head East on Vermontville Highway, crossing the road where Cherry Street begins. From this point, you'll retrace your steps from the beginning of the race, leading you triumphantly back to the Potterville High School track for an exhilarating finish! Celebrate your accomplishment with a finisher's medal, trophy awards, hydration, and gift bags!

Hydration Station:
Stay hydrated! Our race features one convenient hydration refill station that you'll pass twice. Located on Cherry Street, approximately one mile from the start, you'll first visit it before heading to Lake Alliance and again as you return towards the finish line. Expect enthusiastic volunteers, uplifting music, and refreshing, cold water!

Woof-tastic Course! 
We're excited to welcome your furry friends to this dog-friendly course! To keep our route clean and enjoyable for everyone, please ensure your dog's "presents" are picked up and disposed of in the trash cans throughout the course. All canine participants must be on a short leash (no retractable leashes, please). Every four-legged finisher will receive a special medal to commemorate their achievement!

Safety:
We are kindly asking Potterville residents to limit their street parking along the race route. Additionally, the Potterville Police Department and race volunteers will be stopping traffic on Vermontville Highway as needed. 

Potterville is commonly known for its supportive characteristics, connected community and the annual Gizzard Festival.  Due to the historic community involvement, it has created the City of Helping hands identity. Therefore, the City of Helping hands continues by giving back and supporting our local communities.  This year, Another Clucking 5K is expanding our charity partners to three amazing programs: Canines for Change, Potterville High School Track & Cross Country teams, and CASA for Kids, Inc. of Barry, Eaton, and Ingham counties.

CANINES FOR CHANGE

A long-standing charity partner that will continue to be supported as we love our four legged friends and what this organization embodies.  This local organization was originally founded in Grand Ledge, MI, now located in Dimondale, MI and has been providing service dogs to our community and veterans.  Over the years, they have successfully trained and placed diabetic alert dogs, seizure alert dogs, mobility assistance dogs, autism assistance dogs, and facility dogs for school districts.  Participants will have a chance to meet some of the trainers and dogs at the race. We are hoping to have some of the new puppies there as well. 

Mission Statement: Canines for Change provides highly trained service and facility dogs that enhance the lives of children and adults with disabilities by empowering them to achieve active and independent lifestyles while also educating the community on the benefits of facility and service dogs through community education and outreach.

For more information and how you can donate or volunteer with Canines for Change can be found at https://www.caninesforchange.org

POTTERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL TRACK & CROSS COUNTRY TEAMS

Public school athletic programs like ours rely heavily on community support to cover the costs of essential gear, travel, equipment, and meet fees.  By participating in this race, you're not only enjoying a fun and festive 5K - you're helping provide opportunities for student-athletes to grow, complete, and thrive. Your support makes a real difference in the lives of our kids by building confidence, discipline, and a sense of belonging through sports.  Thank you for investing in the next generation of runners!

Two additional fundraising opportunities will be available on race day. The first opportunity includes prior Another Clucking 5K merchandise will be available for sale. Prior merchandise includes t-shirts and medals. The second opportunity encourages racers to bring a full trash bag of pop cans. Each racer that brings a bag of cans will be gifted a special and unique pair of chicken socks that you can proudly show off during the race. All proceeds from these two opportunities will be donated towards the Potterville Track and Cross Country teams. 

For the most recent Potterville High School Track and Cross Country team news, please follow the link at https://www.facebook.com/people/Potterville-Cross-Country-and-Track/61551547432307/?mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=w6AB9D0pHPy5xPYP&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1Beew5b8yY%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr

CASA FOR KIDS, INC. OF BARRY, EATON, AND INGHAM COUNTIES

CASA for Kids has a rich history whose purpose is to provide strong personal advocacy for abused/neglected children within the service area and furnish thorough, in-depth, objective information to the court and system professionals.  CASA volunteers are court appointed by judges to advocate for children's best interests and routinely ensure the child has a safe, permanent home.  Additionally, volunteers work with legal and child welfare professionals, educators, and service providers to ensure judges have all necessary information.

Mission Statement: To provide volunteer advocates to work independently for the best interest of each child of service coming within the jurisdiction of the Michigan Barry, Eaton, and Ingham Counties Courts due to abuse and neglect.

For more information and how you can donate or volunteer with CASA for Kids can be found at https://www.casaforkidsinc.org

Proceeds from Another Clucking 5K race will be donated to the three amazing charity partners as we could not be more excited or thankful!  Additional donations can be made to any of the three organizations through their websites outlined above and directly with them on race day and packet pick up.  Thank you for supporting Gizzard Fest, these tremendous organizations and exemplifying the City of Helping Hands meaning!

We are excited to announce that Another Clucking 5K has been chosen to be a Spring Race in GLARS! Be sure to register to help earn those points!

None other than, Chuck Block, and his crew from the Michigan Running Foundation will be timing our race again this year!

Whether this is your first or 100th 5K, a serious runner or walker, training for a 5K is equally important. There are many variables that play a factor into your race day performance such as physical condition, nutrition, and preparation. This year, we wanted to provide a couple resourceful links to help racer prepare for the big day! Please enjoy at your leisure.

Link 1: https://www.nike.com/running/5k-training-plan

Link 2: https://www.runnersworld.com/beginner/a64243340/prepare-for-first-5k/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=mgu_ga_rnw_md_pmx_hybd_mix_us_17889989192&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17882588856&gbraid=0AAAAAC8UxKSoUzQaiNiWHZOJ1JAmbfxVG

1. What are some of the changes to this year’s race and why? 

There are several small enhancements being implemented and enhancing the racers experience is critical. Of course t-shirts and medals are regularly updated each year, other improvements include the race route, racer gift bags, and charity partners. Making race improvements hopefully warrants new and increasing registrations each year. Increasing registrations can further support our amazing charity partners. The race coordinators are already planning new and exciting updates for 2026, so stay tuned!

2. Why is there a new race route?

New race routes can serve a variety of purposes. First, an updated race route provides racers something new, unique, and may allow different obstacles due to the terrain. Secondly, it provides racers to view different scenery and explore beautiful Potterville neighborhoods and parks.

3. What can I expect after the race?

Once a racer passes through the finish line, they will be awarded their medal. Trophies will be given out for first place finishers in each age and gender group. Cold bottled water, cold chocolate milk, bananas and oranges will be available for replenishment. Gift bags will be provided to each racer and included a reusable bag for future shopping needs, electrolytes, and granola bar.  

4. Where can I park on race day?

Parking will likely be busy on race day as Gizzard Fest will be up and swinging. There are several events during the 5K which include classic car show, pancake breakfast fundraiser, line dancing and more. The Potterville High School parking lot is a common parking location; however, we kindly ask to pre-plan accordingly. 

This section will be regularly updated for the most FAQs.