Sherman Lake YMCA Aqua Dash

Middle School and High School Youth are invited to join their own Cereal City Triathlon training group. The training will last six weeks, culminating with the Cereal City Triathlon on July 18th, 2026. Registration for the Cereal City Athletics Youth Tri Club includes a training schedule and coaches for six weeks. Focus will be spent on confidence in open water swimming, understanding and practicing transitions, and safety while cycling on the road. Each triathlete is required to bring his/her own bike helmet and swim buoy (available as a registration add on) to each training session. Participants must register separately for the Cereal City Triathlon. They will have the option of training for the "Sprint" distance or the "Super Sprint" distance based upon their skill level and the recommendation from their coaches.

Kids MUST know how to swim in order to participate in this group.

Fridays 1PM-2:30PM: Swim, Bike, Run from Eagle Lake at Fort Custer. (Registration Fee does not include State Park Passport require for Fort Custer Entry)

Gear needed: Goggles, Caps, Swim Buoy (available for purchase on registration page), swim suit or TRI suit, Road bike, Bike helmet, Running shoes

Race Date:

Live Event - June 13, 2026

• 7:45 am 10K Start Time

• 8:00 am 5K Start Time

Virtual Event - June 13, 2026 to June 28, 2026

• Tee shirts will be Mailed to participants outside a 30 mile radius. Local participants must pick up their tee shirts on Friday or Saturday.

• Virtual Events are OPEN ONLY for participants in the United States. Tee Shirts and Bib Numbers will not be shipped outside of the United States.

Event Schedule:

• Friday Packet Pickup - June 12th, 12:00 (noon) to 6:00 pm @ YMCA Multi Sports Complex

• Saturday Packet Pickup - June 13th, 6:30 am to 7:30 am @ YMCA Multi Sports Complex

• Saturday 10K Race Time - 7:45 am

• Saturday 5K Race Time - 8:00 am

Event Fees:

• Early 5K and 10K Registration - Until May 31st (11:59 pm) $35.00

• Early Registration fees for 12 Years and Under receive a $10.00 discount.

• Late 5K and 10K Registration - June 1st Until Race Day $45.00

• "Same Day" Online (Electronic) Registration Only - Please use your cell phones for registration

Tee Shirts:

• Tee Shirts are guaranteed to participants who register before May 29th. Registrations after May 29th will be available on a "First Come First Serve" basis.

• Virtual Participant's Tee shirts will be Mailed to participants outside a 30 mile radius. Local participants must pick up their tee shirts on Friday or Saturday.

Awards:

• 10K Awards - Overall Male and Female, 1st and 2nd Place Division winners age brackets of 14 and Under,15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-99

• 5K Awards - Overall Male and Female, 1st and 2nd Place Division winners age brackets of 14 and Under,15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-99

• Only awarding top 1st an 2nd place female and male winners in each age bracket

About The 2026 Virtual Event

Participants will have between Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 28 to complete your run. Once you have the 5k/10k/kids run completed you will send in your time to the run sign-up website. Your race shirt and bib will be mailed to you (while supplies last) once you have your 5k/10k/kids run completed. No race awards. When registering for our race, you’ll be directly supporting our emergency relief day camps, free weekly diaper-drive, meal distribution programs and blood drive services during this pandemic. We appreciate your consideration and generosity as we all work together to support our community, neighbors, and local businesses!

Virtual Events are OPEN ONLY for participants in the United States. Tee Shirts and Bib Numbers will not be shipped outside of the United States.

**Virtual Participant's Tee shirts will be Mailed to participants outside a 30 mile radius. Local participants must pick up their tee shirts on Friday or Saturday.

Thanks for your support!

The Cereal City Classic Team

About This Event:

The Kalamazoo Klassic is a community walk/run event to promote and benefit local nonprofit MRC Industries. At least 85% of the net proceeds of the Kalamazoo Klassic benefit MRC Industries, Inc. in its mission to encourage and support individuals living with a disability to achieve their fullest potential through employment, workforce development, and active community involvement. The remaining proceeds benefit Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) in its mission to promote a healthy lifestyle through the sport of running while enhancing the quality of life in the community.

The 2026 Kalamazoo Klassic 10k Run and 5k Walk/Run, presented in partnership by MRC Industries, Inc. and the Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR), is scheduled for Saturday, June 20th. We are excited about celebrating our 48th year and we are pleased to announce the 5k Run has been selected as the RRCA State Championship. The 10k Run starts at 7:30am and the 5k Walk/Run starts at 9:00am at the top of Maple Street Hill in Kalamazoo.

Event Times and Information:

• Friday packet pickup from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm (Maple Street Magnet School Parking Lot - 922 W. Maple St.)

• Race Day Saturday packet pickup starting at 6:30 am (Maple Street Magnet School Lower Field)

Tee Shirt Information:

• Tee Shirt size and availability will be guaranteed until Sunday, June 7th. After June 7th shirt sizing it is subject to available inventory.

About the Cheetah Chase 5K Event - June 27, 2026

Lace up your running or walking shoes for a 5K experience like no other! The Cheetah Chase 5K takes you on a dynamic course through the heart of Binder Park Zoo, featuring a mix of terrain—asphalt, brick, boardwalk, crushed rock, and grass—that keeps every step exciting. Wind through scenic Michigan woodlands, tackle a mix of hills, tight turns, and flat stretches, and take in stunning views of the African savanna, where giraffes, zebras, and antelope roam. More than just a race, your participation helps support wildlife conservation and the zoo’s mission to inspire a love for nature. Run wild for a great cause—sign up today! This event serves as a great platform for fundraising, playing a vital role in supporting Binder Park Zoo's impactful conservation message and initiatives.

Pre-Registration ONLY - Race Limited to 1,000 Participants

Complete a registration form to enter the Binder Park Zoo Cheetah Chase event of your choice.

Registration Dates & Fees

All participants in both 5K events will receive a free day-of-admission pass to the zoo and their first Bell's beer for free (21 and up only).

Special Pricing Dates: (for the Gazelle Gallop-5K Run and Sloth Walk-5K Walk)

• Early Bird Registration: Feb 7 - February 28 (11:59 pm) $50

• Pre Registration: March 1 - June 20 (11:59 pm) $60

• Late Registration: - June 21 - June 27 (Day of Race) $70

Registration Fees Include: Race Registration, performance race shirt, zoo pass for the day, and first Bell's beer free at the brew station for adults over 21 years of age (other option available for participants under 21).

Friday Early Packet Pickup

• Reduce your time in line with early packet pick-up.

• From 4pm to 6pm on Friday, June 26th, we will have early packet pick-up in the Cross Administration Building (Zoo Office).

• Participants may also register on Friday during packet pickup if space is available.

Saturday Event Times

• 6:30 am - Gates Open

• 6:45am to 7:45am - Packet Pickup.

• 7:30am - Gates to zoo entrance closed to prep for race - be here before 7:30am to park in zoo lot.

• 8:00am - Race Start for the Gazelle Gallop (5K Run), Sloth Walk (5K Walk). Post Race Cool Down After The Race.

• Last participant must cross the finish line by 9:30am.

• Bell's Beer Stations – open during Cheetah Chase and also on zoo grounds all day

Tee Shirts:

Please Note: To be guaranteed a race tee shirt, participants must register before Friday, June 19th.

Age Categories

14 years & younger, 15-19 years, 20-29 years, 30-39 years, 40-49 years, 50-59 years, 60-69 years, 70 years & older

Awards and Results

Prizes for the Gazelle Gallop and Sloth Walk will be awarded to: 1) Top Overall Male, 2) Top Overall Female, 3) Top Master Male & Female, 4) Top Three Males and Females per Age Category. Top overall male and female master excluded from age category awards. Results will be LIVE on RunSignUp and posted during the event On Site and later in the day at www.macssportstiming.com.

Event Timing

Gazelle Gallop and Sloth Walk timing provided by Mac's Sports Timing. LIVE RESULTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. Also results will be posted during the race. And Go to www.macssportstiming.com for final results.

Donations

Please go the extra mile and make a donation while registering to help support Binder Park Zoo cheetah conservation programs and our mission to Connect. Inspire. Conserve. Connect people with nature. Inspire them to conserve. (*Donations are not required, but greatly appreciated.)

RACE LOCATION:

• Richland Gull Lake High School, 7753 N 34th St, Richland, MI 49083

• The 2025 Race Location (Start/Finish) will be at the High School. This is the same location as last year.

About Kathy's Run for Cancer:

Kathy was diagnosed over the Memorial Day Weekend in 2023 with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. While there is no cure for this disease it is very treatable. Kathy has undergone multiple radiation and chemotherapy treatments. After twelve weeks she’s had a great response to the treatment and is now only getting immunotherapy infusions every three weeks.

Kathy is a fighter, and her great attitude has been instrumental to her positive results. By supporting our local cancer centers and education Kathy feels this turns a difficult situation into something very positive.

The opportunity to revamp this race came at the right time as the committee for the Rose Run decided to step away. Kathy has gotten incredible care at the Bronson Cancer Center along with the West Michigan Cancer Center. Kathy would like to provide support for the work these organizations do by using the money raised during the race to support their efforts. In addition, Kathy desires to start a scholarship for graduating Gull Lake High School seniors wishing to enter nursing school.

Thank you for reading her story. Please pass the word along about this exciting event, Kathy’s Run for Cancer on the 4th of July 2025.

Event Fees:

• Early Registration fees are February 1st thru May 31st (11:59 pm) online registration is $35.00. 1K Run/Walk is $15.

• Registration on June 1st to July 2nd (11:59 pm) online registration is $40.00 .

• Late Registration on July 3rd and July 4th is $45.00

• There is a family discount of $3 off per person with a quantity of 3-5 people.

• All Late Registrations must be done on computers or cell phones. No paper registrations onsite.

• No refunds will be issued.

• You will be guaranteed a tech shirt with online registration until midnight on June 23rd. No exchanges in size will be allowed at packet pickup. Once you touch the shirt, it’s yours. If you are not sure about sizing please size up from your normal size when registering.

Event Registration Information:

• Packet Pickup and Registration will be at the Richland Gull Lake High School (7753 N 34th St, Richland, MI 49083).

• Packet Pickup and Registration on Thursday, July 3rd @ 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

• Race Day Packet Pickup will begin on July 4th @ 6:00 am

• Race Time: 1K Run July 3rd @ 6:30 pm | 10K Run July 4th @ 7:30 am. 5K Run July 4th @ 7:45 am

• EACH EVENT WILL HAVE 10 MINUTES TO START THEIR RACE

1K Fun Run/Walk

• We are excited to add a 1K Fun Run/Walk on July 3rd at 6:30 pm.

• Registration fee will be $15.

• Start will be the same as the 5K and 10K at Gull Lake High School.

• Please note: This event is not timed.

Course Notes:

• All events start at the High School* (7753 N 34th St, Richland, MI 49083). The course winds through streets neighboring the Gull Lake Schools, as well as the Richland countryside. Aid stations are strategically placed on the course.

• Due to limitations with this year’s race the 10K route will be run on the 5K course twice around. The start line and finish line will be two separate chutes.

Tee Shirts:

• All shirts will be a technical tee shirt. You will be guaranteed a tech shirt with online registration until midnight on June 23rd.

Results / Awards:

• Results will be LIVE on RunSignUp and posted during the event. Computerized timing with disposable chips provided by Mac's Sports Timing.

• Age Divisions: 9 and Under, 10-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and Over

Safety:

• Please social distance. For safety purposes, no bicycles, skateboards, roller-blades, or roller skates are allowed on the course. Baby strollers will be allowed. No dogs are allowed on the course during the race.