Bee Brave 5K 2026

The Bee Brave 5K is a 5K run/walk in Caledonia, Michigan, starting at 7525 Alaska Ave SE. It takes place in October and includes timed running, an untimed walk, and a virtual 5K option, allowing participation as racers, walkers, or remote supporters. The race supports breast cancer research, with 100% of registration fees donated to the Van Andel Institute in Grand Rapids via its Purple Community program. Bee Brave has been held for approximately twenty years. Since 2016, it has raised over $1 million, aiding individuals with breast cancer and commemorating those lost to the disease.