Playmakers

Shout out to the 2nd graders at Gateway North Elementary for making some creative animal dioramas out of these Brooks shoeboxes to go along with their animal reports!

If it was up to us, they would all be receiving an A+ 📚

Looking for a way to build your kid's love for running this summer? Then join us for the Playmakers Youth Cross Country Camp starting July 6th. 🏃‍➡️⛺

Taking place along the scenic trails of Fenner Nature Center, we've worked alongside local coaches and collegiate runners to create a week-long camp designed to help kids from 2nd-8th grade build a love for movement through various games, drills, and running.

Already have a busy summer planned out? No worries, we have three different sessions for you to choose from.

-Session 1: July 6-10th
-Session 2: July 13–17th
-Session 3: July 20–24

Learn more and register for the Youth Cross Country Camp at: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Lansing/GrowingRoots

The Playmakers Youth Cross Country Camp is sponsored by New Balance

Wow, looks like it was a great weekend for the Playmakers Triathlon Team out at the Huntington Bank Grand Rapids Triathlon!

Congratulations everyone! 🥳

In celebration of Pride Month, we are proud to announce that the Salus Center has been selected to receive a $4,500 donation through our 2026 45 Forward commitment.

Founded in 2017, the Salus Center’s mission is to build and serve an inclusive 2SLGBTQIA+ community in the greater Lansing area. In recent years, the organization has expanded its support groups and programming to better serve families and members of the BIPOC community.

Their vision is clear: “We envision a greater Lansing community where 2SLGBTQIA+ people thrive as our whole, authentic selves.”

We are honored to support the important work they do to create connection, belonging, and resources for the communities they serve.

Learn more about the Salus Center and their impact at: www.saluscenter.org/home

We ❤️ Kevin!

His leadership, community engagement, and commitment to the well-being of Michigan State University have made a meaningful impact. And as fellow runners, we love seeing a university president who embraces the active lifestyle that helps bring communities together.

Thank you for all the work you've done for MSU and the Greater Lansing Community, President Guskiewicz. 💚🏃‍➡️🤍

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈

Getting the opportunity to express yourself through running or walking is a right that should be afforded to everybody. When we celebrate pride, we’re celebrating more than just inclusivity. We're creating a world where everyone has a chance to find their stride.

Hurry hurry, step right up and join us next Saturday, June 6th, for the most extravagant, exciting, spectacular show in town… Keenival!

Taking place from 10-4pm right at Playmakers, where there's plenty of fun to be had, including a bounce house, games & prizes, a refreshing ice cream truck, and more!

There's something for the whole family can enjoy at Keenival, and the best part is... it's completely free to attend!

As a bonus, you can save 25% on all KEEN footwear all day long!

We can’t wait to see you at the Keenival on Saturday, June 6th!

Congratulations to everyone who competed in the 2026 Greater Lansing and Jr. Greater Lansing Honor Roll Track & Field Championships this week! 🏅

For the past 50 years, it’s been amazing to see so many talented athletes from the Greater Lansing area come together and compete in this championship event.

All the photos from this week's events can be found down below. 📸

Honor Roll
https://www.flickr.com/photos/playmakersfit/collections/72157725027395190/

Jr. Honor Roll
https://www.flickr.com/photos/playmakersfit/collections/72157724978660209/

Last but not least, best of luck to everyone competing in the MHSAA Track & Field State Championships this weekend!