Glory Days 5K Community Run at The Portage Invitational

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• Stop the Traffick! [runsignup.com]

  Sat, Jun 06, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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  “We only have two choices: do nothing, or do something.”

  – Tony Kirwan, Destiny Rescue Founder & International CEO

  Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type...

  “We only have two choices: do nothing, or do something.”

  – Tony Kirwan, Destiny Rescue Founder & International CEO

  Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act. Every year, millions of men, women, and children are trafficked worldwide – including right here in the United States. It can happen in any community and victims can be any age, race, gender, or nationality. According to the most recent International Labour Organization (ILO) study, there are an estimated 49.6 million people currently living in modern slavery around the world, and 5.1 million people are in modern slavery on any given day in the United States (ILO 2022).

  We are ready to do something. Stop the Traffick! is race festival that in partnership with Destiny Rescue is seeking to raise funds to rescue children from human trafficking. In this, the second annual event, we will begin the morning with a one mile fun run followed by a 5K race, both at Kalamazoo Christian Elementary (note that this course will be off-road and will use the cross-country course), followed by awards.

  International Labour Organization. (2022, September). Global Estimates of Modern Slavery: Forced Labour and Forced Marriage. https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/—ed_norm/—ipec/documents/publication/wcms_854733.pdf

  Race Date and Location - Saturday June 6, 2026 at Kalamazoo Christian Middle School

  The one mile fun run and the 5k race both take place on a cross country course that includes trails and are timed. What makes the one mile run fun? Costumes! Don your favorite costume and have fun!

  Event Schedule:

  • Friday Packet Pickup - June 5th, 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Kalamazoo Christian Middle School

  • Saturday Packet Pickup - June 6th, 6:30 am to 7:30 am at Kalamazoo Christian Middle School

  • Saturday One Mile Fun Run - 8:00 am

  • Saturday 5K Race Time - 8:30 am

  Parking – Limited parking at school. Primary parking is at 12th Street Baptist Church across the street.

  Event Fees:

  • 5k Race - $30.00

  • One Mile Fun Run - $20.00

  • 5k Race and One Mile Fun Run - $30.00

  • No registrations after Thursday June 5 at 8pm

  Tee Shirts - T-Shirts are guaranteed to participants who register by May 6th. T-shirts for registrations after May 6th will be available on a "First Come First Serve" basis.

  Awards:

  • 1 Mile Fun Run - All participants will receive a token of participation!

  • 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

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  4.9 km from Portage
  3800 S 12th St, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49009, United States
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  1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run Trail

• Kalamazoo Klassic [kalamazooklassic.org] [Register at runsignup.com]

  Sat, Jun 20, 2026 at 7:30 AM

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  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...

  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.
  7.9 km from Portage
  922 W. Maple Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49008, United States
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  5k 10k Run Walk

• Schoolcraft Firecracker 5 [runsignup.com]

  Sat, Jul 04, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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  About This Event:

  The Firecracker Five has been the kickoff of the Schoolcraft 4th of July celebration for decades and is an important fundraiser for the Schoolcraft Athletic Boosters. The proceeds...

  About This Event:

  The Firecracker Five has been the kickoff of the Schoolcraft 4th of July celebration for decades and is an important fundraiser for the Schoolcraft Athletic Boosters. The proceeds from this event are utilized to support our student-athletes and coaches.

  Event Times and Locations:

  • Early Packet Pickup: THURSDAY, July 3rd from 5 to 7 pm @ Schoolcraft Community Schools, High School, 551 E Lyons St, Schoolcraft, MI 49087

  • Race Day Packet Pickup: July 4th 7:00 am - 8:00 am @ Schoolcraft Community Schools, High School, 551 E Lyons St, Schoolcraft, MI 49087

  • Race Day Registration - 7:00 am (walk-up registrations on race day are welcome)

  • Race Time - 8:00 am

  Registration Fees:

  • Early Bird Pricing: $35

  • Pre-Registration Pricing: $35 Until July 2, 2025 (11:59 pm)

  • Late and Race Day Pricing for the 5K Run/Walk: $40.00

  • Special Family Member Pricing: $5 off each registration with a family of 4 or more.

  Tee Shirts:

  The deadline for a event T-shirt is June 15, 2026.

  Age Divisions and Awards (5 Mile Run):

  • Overall Winners (Male and Female)

  • Masters 40 and Over (Male and Female)

  • Age Division Awards (Male and Female) Top 3 in each Division: 14 and Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and Over.

  • No Awards for the 5K Walk

  Timing and Scoring (5 Mile Run):

  Timing and scoring performed by Mac's Sports Timing using ChronoTrack technology. The results will be Live on RunSignUp and posted during the event. Official results can be found after the event at www.macssportstiming.com.

  8.4 km from Portage
  US 131, Schoolcraft Township, Michigan, 49087, United States
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  5k 5 Miles Run Walk

• KAR 1-Mile Challenge [runsignup.com]

  Sat, Jul 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  Event Date:

  July 18, 2026 (Saturday)

  Event Location

  WMU Business Tech Innovation Park

  About This Event:

  The start will be separated into age-group, high school, and invitational heats. The heats will...

  Event Date:

  July 18, 2026 (Saturday)

  Event Location

  WMU Business Tech Innovation Park

  About This Event:

  The start will be separated into age-group, high school, and invitational heats. The heats will start 10 minutes apart. The high school heats will be separated into two boys heats of over 5:00 PRs and under 5:00 PRs, and the girls heats of over 6:00 PRs and under 6:00 PRs. The invitational heats will be women under 5:30 and men under 4:30. Awards will go three deep in each age group and category, with special trophies given to the high school and invitational winners. The course will be fast.

  Registration Fees:

  • Pre-registration Pricing - March 1st to June 18h: $30.00 (Includes Tee Shirt)

  • No Tee Shirt Option for $25.00

  • Registration after June 18: 35.00

  • Discount Price of $15.00 for High School and under (1 - 18 years old)

  Event Times:

  • Early Packet Pickup (July 17, 2026 Friday) @

  • Race Day Packet Pickup Saturday July 18, 7:30 to 9:30

  • Race Day Heats start at 9:00

  • Awards available 30 minutes after heat finish

  Heat Race Time Schedule:

  • 9:00 13 & under

  • 9:10 60 & over

  • 9:20 50 - 59

  • 9:30 40 - 49

  • 9:40 30 - 39

  • 9:50 19 - 29

  • 10:00 High School Girls 6:00 & over PR

  • 10:10 High School Girls under 6:00 PR

  • 10:20 High School Boys 5:00 & over PR

  • 10:30 High School Boys 5:00 & under PR

  • 10:40 Women's Invite, under 5:30 PR

  • 10:50 Men's Invite, under 4:30 PR

  Heat Adjustments

  Should a heat become too large, or a heat become too small, they will be combined or split as appropriate. An updated heat schedule will be posted on this site no later than two days before the race date (July 18) and posted at race registration.

  Tee Shirts:

  • T-Shirts are guaranteed for pre-registration participants before June 25, 2025 . T-Shirt availability after July 6th will be on a "first come, first serve basis". Please register early!!

  Age Divisions and Awards:

  • Overall Male, Female, High School Boy, High School Girl

  • Age Division Awards (Male and Female): 13 and Under, 14-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over, and non-binary

  Timing and Scoring:

  Timing and scoring will be done by T&H Timing. Results will be LIVE and posted during the event.

  Parking

  Parking will be available in the WMU Soccer Field lot within a half mile of the start line.

  Sponsor

  5.8 km from Portage
  Innovation Park Intersection Of Drake Road And Parkview Road, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49008, United States
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  1 Miles Run