13th ANNUAL MELTING MANN GRAVEL RACE - Presented By One Rock Fund

Now in its 34th year, the Kalamazoo Scenic Bicycle Tour (KalTour) is the Kalamazoo Bicycle Club’s annual cycling event designed for bicyclists of many ages and abilities. Distances range from 15 to 62 miles.

Our start location is the Wind + James Event Center in Schoolcraft offers easy access to low-traffic, flat, country roads.

Route Information: All routes start and finish at Wind + James Event Center and travel on the beautiful roads in Kalamazoo County offering easy access to low-traffic, flat, country roads. See map below for directions to the start.

• KalTour 2026 Routes.

• Routes will have pavement markings.

• Paper maps will be available at check in.

Route Distances and Start Times: It's more fun to ride with a group! KBC will provide sanctioned ride leaders for some of the rides listed below. Specific information (start time and pace) will be included in an email sent from the event director closer to the date of the event.

• 62 miles (100 K or metric century)

• 50 miles

• 31 miles

• 15 miles

Check in: Pick up your wrist band and map between 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Highlights:

• Fruit, water, and restrooms are available at the start.

• All routes except the 15 mile route will stop at least once at Scotts Mill County Park, a working 19th century flour mill. There will be fruit, snacks, cookies, and sports drinks. The 15 miles route offers a stop at Prairie View County Park for water and restrooms.

• Lunch (sandwiches, chips, cookies, watermelon, and drinks) will be offered at the end of the ride.

• Root Beer Floats for dessert!

EARLY BIRD On-line Registration before June 1 or rider capacity of 250 is reached:

• $45 for individuals ($10 discount for KBC members).

• $90 for families of up to 2 adults and minor children ($20 discount for KBC family members).

On-line Registration through June 26

• $50 for individuals ($10 discount for KBC members).

• $95 for families of up to 2 adults and minor children ($20 discount for KBC family members).

Day of Registration

• $55 for individuals ($10 discount for KBC members).

• $100 for families of up to 2 adults and minor children ($20 discount for KBC family members).

Ride Safety and Other Information:

• All riders must wear helmets.

• All riders must follow KBC's Guidelines for Riding Safely and the rules of the road.

• All KalTour participants over the age of 18 must sign a waiver of liability at registration.

• Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult during the ride. This is in addition to the KalTour ride leader, if one is present.

• A bicycle with multiple gears and in good working order is recommended for all riders.

Charity Sponsor:

For years KBC has shared proceeds from KalTour with AMBUCS which provides hand trikes and other adaptive vehicles to people who face mobility challenges. AMBUCS volunteers help staff our rest stops. KBC has donated more than $35K to AMBUCS and other non-profit organizations. www.Kzoo-Ambucs.com

For additional information, check out KalTour 2025, Sunday June 29th - Kalamazoo Bicycle Club. (Information for 2026 will be coming soon!)

Experience a scenic two-day bike tour through Indiana's Amish Country with routes from 22-100 miles. Camp at LaGrange County 4-H fairgrounds and explore quiet rural roads where buggies outnumber cars. July 25-26, 2026.

The Amishland and Lakes Bike Tour offers cyclists of all abilities a unique two-day adventure through northeastern Indiana's beautiful Amish farmland. Choose from multiple route distances: 22-100 miles on Saturday and 23-50 miles on Sunday, all on smooth, quiet roads perfect for families, tandems, and cycling clubs.

What's Included:

• Saturday post-ride ice cream and pie

• SAG stops with great food

• Access to Amish bakeries, restaurants, and homemade ice cream parlors along routes

Available on site:

• Food truck

• Bike mechanic services

• Onsite camping at LaGrange County 4-H fairgrounds (electric/water hookups available)

Optional Friday Ride: Self-guided ride on the nearby Pumpkinvine Nature Trail in Shipshewana, IN

Why Cyclists Love This Event:

Known as one of the friendliest rides in the Midwest, you'll meet families, women's groups, regional cycling clubs, and tandem enthusiasts on our "tandem-friendly" routes. Experience a world where lifestyles have remained unchanged for over a century—wide open spaces, clean country air, friendly people, and exceptional food.

Bike rentals available from Spin Zone Cycling, Granger, IN 574-243-4994 and Pumpkinvine Cyclery, Middlebury and Elkhart, IN 574-825-2252.

Visit www.amishlandandlakes.com for complete details.

Helmets are required.

Welcome to Running Wild 5K Run/3K Wacky Scavenger Hunt Walk!

About this Event: The Running Wild 5K Run is professionally chip-timed with disposable chips on park wooded and open field trails, park roads, grass, and gravel. The 5K event includes awards for the top 3 finishers in each age category. The 3K Wacky Scavenger Hunt Walk is on similar, relatively flat surfaces. Dogs allowed, on 6-foot leash, for the WALK ONLY. Individuals or families with leashed dogs will begin at the back of the walk start. Egg bake breakfast with fresh fruit and homemade cookies for registered participants. Terrific door prizes donated by local vendors and the St. Joseph County Parks Foundation and Friends of Bendix Woods and Spicer Lake! (Must be present to win.) This year's hand-crafted participant medallion features a Bald Eagle (one per registered participant, while supply lasts).

Proceeds benefit park facilities, programs, and bus transportation to the parks for school programs. The event is organized by the St. Joseph County Parks Foundation, Friends of Bendix Woods and Spicer Lake, and St. Joseph County Parks.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding Running Wild, please contact Leslie Witkowski at [email protected]. Thank you for supporting St. Joseph County Parks!

Event Location: St. Patrick's County Park is located at 50651 Laurel Road, South Bend, IN 46637

Be Aware: The Park trails contain unmarked tree roots, loose gravel, and ruts, and may be muddy or slick. Participants are cautioned to keep your eyes on the trail and be aware of your footing.

RACE FEES Registration Pre-Registration Fees (through 11:59pm August 13):

$25.00 5K Run/Walk // $22.00 5K Run/Walk, 14 years and under

$20.00 3K individual registration // $50.00 3K Walk Herd Discount for 3-4 participants of any age

Order t-shirts separately for $12, small-XL or $15, 2XL-3XL (plus 7% sales tax) on or before August 5th.

Late Registration Fees/Same Day Registration Fees (August 14 EDT at 12:00am - August 16 at 8:30am):

$30.00 5K Run/Walk // $27.00 5K Run/Walk, 14 years and under

$25.00 3K individual registration // $55.00 3K Walk Herd Discount for 3-4 participants of any age

Event Times

• Late, walk-in registration will be available during bib pick-up Friday, August 14 from Noon to 6:00pm under the Pfeil Pavilion next to the Red Barn and in the Red Barn on August 16 prior to the start of the race.

• Early bib pick-up will take place on Friday, August 14 from Noon to 6:00pm under the Pfeil Pavilion next to the Red Barn.

• Day of event bib pick-up: 7:30am - 8:15am in the Red Barn.

• Race starts at 8:30am.

• Onsite Registration will be available the day of the race!

Pre-Registration: Online registration ends Thursday, August 13, 11:59pm EDT. // Mail-in registrations must be post-marked no later than August 9 if no t-shirt is being ordered. If a t-shirt is being ordered mail-in registrations must be post-marked no later than July 30. Walk-in registrations that are ordering t-shirts must also be dropped off by July 30. // Registration must be completed by August 4, 2026 for t-shirts to be guaranteed. If you register after August 4, you will not be able to order a t-shirt.

Late Registration: Late registration fees begin at 12:00am EDT on Friday, August 14. Late, registration will be available online and late, walk-in registration will also be available on the morning of the race.

Race T-Shirts: To guarantee a shirt, you must order one when you register online. T-shirts must be ordered by August 4, 2026. T-shirts will be Dry-Fit material. Participants who pre-order a t-shirt may pick it up during packet pick-up times Friday, August 14, Noon to 6:00pm OR the day of the run from 7:30-8:15am. T-shirt prices: $12.00, X-small-XL or $15.00 for 2XL-3XL (plus 7% sales tax). We will not be selling any t-shirts the day of the run.

Age Categories for 5K Run

14 years & younger, 15-19 years, 20-24 years, 25-29 years, 30-34 years, 35-39 years, 40-44 years, 45-49 years, 50-54 years, 55-59 years, 60-64 years, 65-69 years, 70-74 years, 75+ years

Awards & Giveaways

The top three male and female runners in each age category, the top Overall male and female and the top Overall male and female Masters category (50 years +) will receive a custom "2026 Running Wild" medal and Bendix Woods County Park pure maple syrup.

All 3K Walk participants will receive an official Certificate of Completion and a handcrafted, collectible Running Wild participation medal. Children will also be able to pick a fun nature prize.

Participants may also pick-up their FREE, collectible 2026 Running Wild participation medallion during bib pick-up times Friday, August 14 - Noon to 6:00pm OR the day of the run from 7:30-8:15am and after the run.

Event Timing

Running Wild 5K timing provided by Mac's Sports Timing. Go to https://runsignup.com/runningwild for LIVE Results. The 3K Wacky Nature Scavenger Hunt Walk is not timed.