TridelSol Olympic, Sprint & Super Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Relay & Swim Only Event

April 11th

About This Event:

The Kal-Haven Trail Run is the Southwest Michigan Hometown Ultra, a great first ultra for anyone looking to expand their running beyond 26.2 miles, and a great hometown ultra to keep challenging yourself to a new PR every year. If an ultra is not for you, this run allows participants from all fitness levels to be involved as a 2-person relay team (duo), or 3-6 person relay team. Shake off those winter cobwebs and run the relay with your best run friends!!

The KAR Kal-Haven Ultra Run will be held on the Kal-Haven Trail State Park, offering a scenic, gently downhill run from “the Caboose” in Kalamazoo to South Haven (almost to the beach, but not quite). There are ten aid stations that will energize runners with food, hydration, and awesome encouragement. These stations also provide runners with relay switch points while also supporting an opportunity for “fans” to support their runners. It’s a day that is sure to be challenging, yet fun.

Important Dates & Times:

Race Day - Saturday, April 11, 2026

Solo Runners – 7:00 AM Start Time

2 Person Teams – 7:30 AM Start Time

3 to 6 Person Teams – 8:00 AM Start Time

Registration:

Payment must be made when you register - there will be NO payment accepted at packet pick-up or race day.

As well, there is no paper registrations. If you are planning to register day of, please bring a device that you can register on.

Registration Fees:

• Online registration WITH Commemorative Shirt (Dec 1 - March 22)

• Solo Registration - $75

• 2 Person Team Registration - $55 per team member

• 3 to 6 Person Team Registration - $45 per team member

• Late / Day-Of Registration (March 23 - April 11) NO SHIRT OPTION when registering AFTER March 22nd

• Solo Registration - $85

• 2 Person Team Registration - $65 per team member

• 3 to 6 Person Team Registration - $55 per team member

Packet Pickup:

• Friday, April 10th, 4pm - 7pm - Mitten Running Co, 6290 S Westnedge Ave Ste A, Portage, MI 49002

• Saturday, April 11th (Race Morning), 6am – 7:45am @ Kal-Haven Trail State Park, 4143 10th Street N, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 (where the race starts)

Event Information:

RRCA Championship Race

Solo Runners – 7:00 am start

• Kalamazoo to South Haven, MI ~33.5 miles

• Solo runners may have up to 3 drop bags

• Two return shuttles times available; 1:30pm & 3:30pm sharp. Must pay for this at time of registration. No day-of additions.

2 Person Teams – 7:30 am start

• Kalamazoo to South Haven, MI

• Exchange in Bloomingdale, approximately half way

• Team member substitutions: The team captain may make changes to their teams online up to midnight on 03/31/26

3 to 6 Person Teams – 8:00 am start

• Teams with fewer than 6 runners are still required to complete each leg as detailed below.

• 10th Street to 6th Street - 3.9 miles

• 6th Street to Kendall - 5.7 miles

• Kendall to Bloomingdale - 8.0 miles

• Bloomingdale to Grand Junction - 5.9 miles

• Grand Junction to Kibbie - 6.5 miles

• Kibbie to South Haven - 3.5 miles

• Note – all distances are provided by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources

• Team member substitutions: The team captain may make changes to their teams online up to midnight on 03/31/2026.

Parking:

Please note that parking is not allowed along 10th Street or along the entrance to the 10th Street Trailhead. Overflow parking is at Center Point Church. There will be a provided shuttle service for everyone attending the Kal-Haven Trail Run. Starting from Center Point Church at 2345 10th St N, Kalamazoo, the shuttle will run on a continuous loop from 6:30am to 8:15am.

The Fine Print:

• All registrations are final, no refunds or deferments will be given.

• To guarantee a commemorative shirt, registration must be received by March 22, 2026. IF YOU REGISTER AFTER MARCH 22, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A SHIRT.

• Important note for 3 to 6 person COED relay teams

• A coed 3-4 person team must have a minimum of one female runner

• A coed 5-6 person team must have a minimum of two female runners

• Team member substitutions: The team captain may make changes to their teams online up to midnight on 03/31/26.

This year's apparel:

To receive a commemorative shirt, registration must be received by March 22, 2026. IF YOU REGISTER AFTER MARCH 22, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A SHIRT.

Awards:

• All finishers will receive a finisher medal

• Awards for each event will be broken down to 5 year age groups, and will have awards for Male, Female, and Non-Binary

• Solo event

• 2 Person Relay (overall only)

• 3 to 6 Person Relay (overall only)

Come for the Race, stay for the dessert! After triumphantly crossing the finish line of this 5K race, reward yourself with a delicious piece of pie (or another of our great post-race refreshments). All pre-registered runners will receive a t-shirt. All proceeds benefit Mountaineer Athletic Boosters.

Why Pi?!? A 5K is 3.1 miles. Pi is the number 3.14. That's almost the same thing. Basically, we're looking for any reason to combine running and dessert.

Awards: Prizes will be awarded for top 3 male and female overall and top male and female masters (40+) as well as top male and female in the following categories: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70 and over.

Location and Course Information: The race will begin and end at Zion Christian School, located at 7555 Byron Center Ave, Byron Center, MI 49315. Parking is available at the school.

****Same day registration will be on Race Day from 8:00 to 8:45 am. Registration fee on Race Day is $40. The race will begin promptly at 9:00 am. We cannot guarantee t-shirts for those who register on Race Day. ****

Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.

Pricing: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.

Challenger: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as bringing their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.

Makeup Date Information: 5/31/2026

Single Day Racing: Single day race registration opens one hour prior to the start of each race. The registration fee covers one single race to be run on the day of registration. ALL single day registrations should be completed onsite at the race location. Single day racers will have the option to upgrade to the full series (see tab on the left side of the page for instructions). There is a strict no-refund and no-transfer policy.

Awards: All participants receive a medal on Week 5! Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below (broken out by boys and girls respectively):

Pre-K 50 Yard Dash

Pre-K 75 Yard Dash

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

2nd & 3rd Grade

4th & 5th Grade

6th to 8th Grade

Challenger

Share your running photos with our community! Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!

#GetUpandGo

The South Suburban Christian Schools are hosting the third annual Strong Foundations 5K Run/Walk this spring. The goal of this community event is to raise funds for the five schools’ Foundations, which reduces the overall tuition costs for all students. Again this year, there will be a Strong Foundations Fun Run, which is a 1-mile run for all ages and it will be officially timed.

The South Suburban Christian Schools include:

• Byron Center Christian

• Dutton Christian

• Legacy Christian

• Moline Christian

• South Christian

Join us May 16th for the 5th annual Brian Reiffer Addiction Awareness 5K Run/Walk, a community event dedicated to remembrance, education, and hope.

Hosted by Max Effort Performance, this 5K run and walk raises awareness about addiction and overdose while raising funds to support local agencies and families impacted by substance use. Over the past four years, we have welcomed approximately 200 participants annually and raised more than $50,000 to support organizations such as the Kinzler Family First Foundation, Elle’s Place, and Selah House Recovery, as well as a trust established to benefit Brian’s four children.

We remain committed to our mission to raise awareness, provide resources, and offer encouragement to individuals and families affected by addiction. We also celebrate those on the path of recovery, and we hope this event serves as a reminder that you are seen, you are valued, and you are not alone.

About Brian

Brian Reiffer was a well known and deeply loved member of the Caledonia community. In July 2021, Brian lost his battle with opioid addiction, leaving behind four children, three sons and a daughter, and a family forever changed by his loss. As we move into our fifth year without Brian, we continue to find ways to share information related to drug abuse and overdose prevention while educating community members, friends, and families about the support systems available to them.

Why This Matters

The impact of overdose in our country is staggering. Drug overdose is one of the leading causes of death for adults ages 18 to 45, affecting families, workplaces, and communities across the United States every day. In 2023, more than 78.4 million fentanyl laced counterfeit pills and nearly 12,000 pounds of fentanyl powder were seized in the United States, an amount equivalent to hundreds of millions of potentially lethal doses. With just 2 mg of fentanyl being a potentially deadly dose, the need for awareness and action has never been more urgent.

If this event reaches just one person, one friend, one father, one daughter, and offers them hope or a connection to support, then we have made a difference. We invite you to join us on May 16th as we run, walk, remember, and advocate for change.

Together, we can turn awareness into action.

This is a stroller and dog friendly event.

#BrianReiffer5K #AddictionAwareness #YouAreNotAlone