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• CPT Drew Russell Warrior Run [runsignup.com]

  Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 8:30 AM

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  THE CPT DREW RUSSELL Warrior RUN IS GOING TO HAVE A "LIVE" AND VIRTUAL RACE FOR 2026

  About This Event: This 5K Run/Walk is in memory of Captain Drew Russell, a WMU ROTC alumni. He was...

  THE CPT DREW RUSSELL Warrior RUN IS GOING TO HAVE A "LIVE" AND VIRTUAL RACE FOR 2026

  About This Event: This 5K Run/Walk is in memory of Captain Drew Russell, a WMU ROTC alumni. He was Killed-In-Action in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan on October 8, 2011. As an active member within his community of Scotts, Michigan and a 2004 graduate of Vicksburg High School, he is remembered as a stand-up man who was always looking out for his friends and family with a great sense of humor. After earning his commission as a Second Lieutenant in Armor through Western Michigan University’s ROTC Program, he was stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado to carry out his time as an active duty Armor officer. Captain Russell was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the Purple Heart for his actions in battle. He was survived by his mother, Patti, his father, Jim and his brother, James. In Captain Russell’s remembrance, an endowed scholarship was established for Western Michigan University students by his classmates. This event raises money for that scholarship to be awarded to a Cadet in the

  program.

  Event Location:

  • Live Race - April 18, 2026. 2000 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008

  • Virtual Race - Anywhere between April 18, 2026 to April 25, 2026.

  Event and Schedule:

  • Packet Pickup and “Same Day” Registration will begin at 7:30am. All participants will report to the check in table to receive their t-shirt.

  • Race Begins at 8:30 am with the National Anthem and Boomer Start Gun

  • Awards will be given to those who have placed after they finish.

  Registration Fees:

  • Early Bird Registration Pricing - $20.00 until Feb 23rd (11:59 pm)

  • Regular Registration Pricing - $25.00 from Feb 24th to April 17th (11:59 pm)

  • To Be Guaranteed a T-Shirt, participants must register before March 10th (11:59 pm)

  Tee Shirts:

  • To Be Guaranteed a T-Shirt, participants must register before March 10th (11:59 pm). Extra shirts will be ordered and available on a “First Come – First Serve” Basis.

  • For in-person race participants T-shirts will be picked up on race day at the registration table

  • For virtual participants, the T-shirt will be mailed out to you.

  Awards:

  • Winners in each category will be awarded a medal! Only in-person participants will be eligible for a medal.

  • Categories:

  • Top Runner Below 25 years old (Male and Female)

  • Top Runner between 26 and 40 years old (Male and Female)

  • Top Runner above 41 years old (Male and Female)

  Frequently Asked Questions:

  • Can my Dog Participate in the race with me?

  • Yes! Dogs are welcome as long as they remain on a leash and you clean up after them!

  • Can I push a stroller during this race?

  • Yes!

  For any questions, please contact:

  Matt Alexander

  Work phone: (269) 387-8125

  Email: matthew.alexander@wmich.edu

  8.8 km from Portage
  2000 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49008, United States
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  5k Run Virtual Walk

• Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Kalamazoo, MI [healthykidsrunningseries.org] [Register at runsignup.com]

  Sun, Apr 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM

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  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...

  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: 5/24/2026

  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):

  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!

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  6.8 km from Portage
  Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49008, United States
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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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• 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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• 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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