Aquinas College :: Health, Physical Education, Recreation

The first annual AQ Run Thru 5K Run and 2 Mile Walk was held on Oct. 3, 2009 as part of Homecoming festivities. The course takes you on a scenic route through and around Aquinas College, highlighting the nature trails and many of the new additions to the campus. The courses are made to accommodate the most experienced runners as well as participants with no prior experience.

Race Results: 2009 AQ Run Thru "Big Dogs"

Runners: Male	Runners: Female	Walkers: Male	Walkers: Female
1st Jeff Roberts	1st Stephanie Krajnik	1st Mike Weber	1st May Weber
2nd Paul Wiszniuk	2nd Courtney Nickoles	2nd John Longcore	2nd Kelly Allen
3rd Fred Hauseman	3rd Anita Emens	3rd Jim Brunson `71	3rd Sherry Wood
Results with Times

The AQ Run Thru is endorsed by the by the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness!
The Governor’s Council endorses local, regional and state events to acknowledge an organization’s ability to plan and carry out a quality event that significantly contributes to the health and well-being of Michigan residents. The AQ Run Thru exemplifies this core value and is endorsed by the Governor’s Council. Participation in a Governor's Fitness Council race provides the runner an opportunity to enter the lottery for the Mackinac Bridge Labor Day Run

This event has been reviewed for the physical activity content and has been endorsed by the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports. This does not reflect endorsement of the sponsoring organization or products used.

Run Thru and Help Others Too

Kid's Food Basket

AQ Run Thru is proud to support Kid's Food Basket of Grand Rapids. Proceeds of the event will benefit childhood hunger in Grand Rapids by providing a child with a sack supper weekdays throughout the school year and the summer.

In addition to the race proceeds, participants are encouraged to donate trail mix supplies to Kid's Food Basket. If you would like to help, please bring any of the following items with you on race day: peanuts, raisins, M&Ms, bags of pretzels, Cheez-It crackers, Goldfish crackers or Honey Nut Cheerios.

God's Kitchen

We will also be collecting canned goods to donate to God’s Kitchen. Every can helps and it would be greatly appreciated. If you would like to bring canned goods, there will be collection boxes in the hospitality tents

Miles for Special Smiles

The AQ Run Thru is proud to be an official event for Miles for Special Smiles - a Grand Rapids based, non-profit organization whose purpose is to raise money to help special kids reach their potential.

Cell Phones for Soilders

Recycling bags available at race. For more information: Cell Phones for Soilders

Thank You to Our Community Sponsors

ARVOO Container	Beaver Stone & Tile	Blimpy
JW's Coffee House	Liberty Mututal	Mason Street Garage
Michael Fox	MVP Sports Club	Papa Murphy's
PMCS Consulting Services	Russo's Pizza	Scott Lake Country Club
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