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• Kal-Haven Trail Run [runsignup.com]

  Sat, Apr 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM

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  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...

  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)

  23.9 km from Vermontville Township
  Kal-Haven Trail State Park, Hastings, Michigan, 49009, United States
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  33.5 Miles Run Trail Ultra

• The Farmer's Loop Sled Dog Race [runsignup.com]

  Sat, Apr 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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  The Farmer's Loop Sled Dog Race is presented by GLSDA, sanctioned by ISDRA, and hosted by H & H Racing, Samantha Wawiernia and Jessica Norton. IFSS Accreditation for certain classes.

  This dryland...

  The Farmer's Loop Sled Dog Race is presented by GLSDA, sanctioned by ISDRA, and hosted by H & H Racing, Samantha Wawiernia and Jessica Norton. IFSS Accreditation for certain classes.

  This dryland race features trails through farm fields and wooded areas

  We will be offering the following classes in Pro, Registered Breed & Sport:

  Update All classes will run the 2.7 mile trail, with the exception of the 1-Dog JR Canicross and the Puppy/Senior Dog Fun Runs. These classes are ISDRA Sanctioned and IFSS Accredited with the exception of 2 Dog Bikejor, which is ISDRA Sanctioned only:

  6 Dog Rig

  4 Dog Rig

  2 Dog Bikejor (ISDRA Sanctioned Only)

  2 Dog Scooter

  1 Dog Bikejor

  1 Dog Scooter

  JR 2-Dog Wheeled (Scooter or Bikejor)

  JR 3 Dog Rig (IFSS 4-3 Dog Rig)

  Men’s and Women’s Canicross

  The following class will run the 1.5 mile trail. (ISDRA Sanctioned and IFSS Accredited):

  JR Canicross

  Fun Run Classes (Saturday only) will run the 1.0 mile trail:

  Puppy Dog Fun Run (Limited to 15 entries)

  Senior Dog Fun Run (Limited to 10 entries)

  NOTE: If you are entering one of the Fun Run classes and NO other classes, then you can purchase a Fun Run GLSDA Membership for $5 along with your entry.

  Entries close on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT. No late entries or changes are permitted after the entries close.

  Rules and Required Equipment

  *No Whips

  *No Wrist Ropes and/or Driver Restraints Allowed

  *Helmets required in all Wheeled Classes and eye protection strongly recommended

  *Snub Line required on 6 & 4 Dog Rigs while on trail (ISDRA)

  *ISDRA Rules Apply

  GLSDA Membership

  GLSDA Membership is required to race and you will not be permitted to race until your membership has been paid. Please note that your membership will cover you for all upcoming GLSDA races until the membership year ends in May, 2026. So if you have already purchased a GLSDA membership for a previous race this season, you do not need to purchase again for this race.

  GLSDA Membership can be purchased online here along with your entries

  Membership Contact: Dianna Koteskey, blackholenorthfarms@gmail.com

  Lodging

  Rustic Camping Available at Race Site, no electric, water will be available

  Camping Rates: $35 for two nights, $20 for one night

  Camping site can be purchased here online along with your entries

  Hotels (Pet-friendly) in area:

  Holiday Inn Express: 26 minutes away

  1099 West M43 Hwy. Hastings MI 49058

  269-945-0000

  Hilton Garden Inn West Lansing: 28 minutes away

  633 N Canal Rd. Lansing MI

  517-999-9930

  Hampton Inn By Hilton: 29 minutes away

  600 N Canal Rd. Lansing MI

  517-999-7900

  0 m from Vermontville Township
  7545 Brown Rd, Vermontville Township, Michigan, 49096, United States
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  1 Miles 1.5 Miles 2.7 Miles Fun Run Run Trail

• Maple Syrup 5k Run/Walk [runsignup.com]

  Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 12:00 AM

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  Join us for the 14th annual Vermontville Maple Syrup 5k Run/Walk.

  The Maple Valley HS Cross Country team is offering both an in person and virtual race option for the Maple Syrup 5K. Please join us...

  Join us for the 14th annual Vermontville Maple Syrup 5k Run/Walk.

  The Maple Valley HS Cross Country team is offering both an in person and virtual race option for the Maple Syrup 5K. Please join us as we celebrate our 14th year running in the Maple Syrup 5K joined with our town's 86th Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival!

  • Please be sure you are signing up for the Vermontville Maple Syrup 5K as there may be other Syrup Festival 5K's on this date!*

  The in person race will be on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 8:00am. For those doing the virtual race option, you may run it at anytime.

  Packet pick up and in person registration will be outside at the Maple Valley High School Administration Building: Friday, April 24, 2026 from 6:00pm-7:00pm and Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 6:00am -7:30am. Cost of the race is $35.00 if registering at packet pick up.

  The race is a one way race that starts at the Maple Valley High School (11090 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, MI 49096) and finishes in downtown Vermontville. It will be part pavement and part on the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail. It will be an open course, but we will have volunteers at intersections to help with participants.

  It is advisable to have a vehicle parked at the finish line for transportation back to the high school. We should have shuttle service available, but it is easier if you know of delays ahead of time. A gear bag will be given to all in person runners, and those can be taken to the finish line for those who wish to have their warm gear at the finish.

  All in person participants will receive a t-shirt and a special commemorative sticker, and a small syrup gift.

  Virtual participants registered by April 15, 2025 will receive a t-shirt and a special commemorative sticker.

  Register by April 15, 2025 to be guaranteed a t-shirt. T-shirts available as quantities last after that date. For virtual participants shirts and stickers will be shipped to participants at the end of the event (shipping costs are included in registration fee). Only participants who have selected VIRTUAL will have shirts and stickers shipped to them. If you select IN-PERSON, shirts/stickers will only be available at the event.

  Age group awards for in person participants. For each gender: 12 and under; 13-14; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 and up. Overall winners of each gender will receive a gallon of maple syrup.

  Awards for virtual participants will be based on top 3 for gender with proof of time/distance sent by email. Medal will then be mailed with t shirt and sticker. Results will be sent to all runners that send in proof of time/distance.

  Thank you for supporting the Maple Valley Cross Country Team. All proceeds help with fundraising to help the runners going to camp!

  8 km from Vermontville Township
  11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville Township, Michigan, 49096, United States
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  3.1 Miles 5k Run Trail Virtual Walk

• Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Grand Ledge, MI (18) [runsignup.com]

  Sat, May 02, 2026 at 8:30 AM

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  Race Information

  The race starts at 8:30 AM.

  Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

  All runners must register on RunSignup.

  No on-site...

  Race Information

  The race starts at 8:30 AM.

  Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

  All runners must register on RunSignup.

  No on-site registration.

  Additional Information

  Parking Near the Start:https://maps.app.goo.gl/4FQ3MF9xGQN3Ydsm7

  5K & 10K Course (0.78M)

  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6093995167

  The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)

  The 5K does the out-and-back two times.

  The 10K does the out-and-back four times.

  Half Marathon Course (1.09M)

  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6059939278

  The course is an out-and-back (2.18M).

  The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.

  Course Time Limit

  3 hours and 30 minutes.

  Finisher Medals

  https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

  Shirt and Gear Shop

  https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

  Best Costume

  https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

  Series Points

  https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

  Awards

  https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

  Frequently Asked Questions and Information

  https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

  US Road Running

  https://usroadrunning.com

  24.5 km from Vermontville Township
  7419 E Mt Hope Hwy, Lansing, Michigan, 48837, United States
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  5k 10k 13.1 Miles Run

• Move Your Mutt 5k Run/Walk [runsignup.com]

  Sun, May 03, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  Bring the whole family and join us for the Move Your Mutt 5k Run/Walk! This event raises money for the Eaton County Dog Program. This program supports the kids involved in the Dog Project for the...

  Bring the whole family and join us for the Move Your Mutt 5k Run/Walk! This event raises money for the Eaton County Dog Program. This program supports the kids involved in the Dog Project for the Eaton County Fair. We supply the opportunity for the kids to explore what kind of dog fits into their family’s lifestyle, and enables them to become an excellent trainer and caretaker of their dog. Dogs are welcome at this event. There will be a maximum of 2 dogs per registrant, and they must be on a leash. The event will start and end at the Eaton County Fairgrounds, and includes the beautiful Bennet Park.

  The event will be held on Sunday, May 3rd, 2026. The 5k run/walk begins at 9:00am, check-in starts at 7:30am.

  Registration Fee: $25 until April 12th. $30 from April 13th to April 26th. $35 race week - April 27th to May 2nd. All registrations must take place online.

  T-shirts are provided for all paid participants registered by April 19th, 2026. Adult (S-2XL) and youth (S-XL) sizes will be available.

  Early packet pickup will take place at the Eaton County Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 2nd from 5pm-7pm. Race day packet pickup will begin at 7:30 am on race day morning.

  Course: The course is mixed terrain. There will be dirt, grass, and paved sections. See course map section at the top of the page

  Awards: Overall male and female winners will receive a $25 Playmakers gift card. Medals for the top three finishers in these categories for the 5K: 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and up.

  Results will be available live immediately following the event and posted on this website.

  All proceeds from this event are used to maintain equipment, hold classes to educate the kids, and host an annual show to allow the kids and dogs to demonstrate everything they have learned. Thank you for supporting the kids of the Eaton County Dog Program!!

  The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.

  16.9 km from Vermontville Township
  Charlotte, Michigan, 48813, United States
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  3.1 Miles 5k Run Walk