3 running, fun run, and walking events in Benton Charter Township, Michigan

Sarett Spring Stampede Race Information

The Spring Stampede will offer an in-person "LIVE" race option for 2026

The funds raised from this event will help Sarett Nature Center continue to provide environmental education programs for over 25,000 school children each year.

At 8:30 am, the kids’ 1-mile fun run will start. $1 is the entry fee for the fun run and all participants will receive a finisher’s ribbon. You can drop off your entry form at Sarett or mail it to: Mike Mahler at Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Rd., Benton Harbor, MI 49022. You can also register on-line at https://runsignup.com/sarettspringstampede .

Race packets and t-shirts can be picked up at the nature center on Thursday and Friday, April 2nd & 3rd from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and on race morning starting at 8:00 am. Members of Sarett Nature Center and the SWMI RACERS receive a $3 discount. The Spring Stampede is a part of the SWMI RACERS Community Race Series.

UPDATED INFORMATION

Location Information

Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Rd., Benton Harbor, MI 49022

About This Event

This unique 5K run and walk will take advantage of Sarett's nature trails. The funds raised from this event will help Sarett Nature Center continue to provide environmental education programs for over 25,000 school children each year.

Event Schedule

• Early Packet Pickup on Thursday and Friday, April 2nd & 3rd from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Nature Center)

• Race Day Packet Pickup (Saturday April 4th): 8:00 am

• Kids 1 mile fun run (Saturday April 4th): 8:30 am

• 5K Run and Walk (Saturday April 4th): 9:00 am

Entry Fees

• Early registration fees - $20.00 until March 14th (11:59 pm)

• Registration fees - $25.00 from March 15th until April 2nd (11:59 pm)

• Late Registration fees - $30 on April 3rd and April 4th.

• Same Day Registration will be available for 2026 - Participants must use Cell Phones to register on the Race Site.

• Tee Shirts cannot be guaranteed after March 20th or on Race Day

T-Shirts

• T-Shirts are guaranteed for pre-registration participants before March 20th. T-Shirt availability after March 20th will be on a "first come, first serve basis". Please register early!!

Kids 1 Mile Fun Run

• Kids 1 mile fun run entry fee is $1 and all participants will receive a finisher’s ribbon.

5K Awards and Age Categories

• Age class awards for 2026

• 14 & Under__15-18___19-24__25-29__30-34__35-39__40-44__ 45-49__50-54__55-59__60-64__65-69__70-74__75 & Over

The Midwest Canine Obstacle Run is a 5k run through the trails at The Woods Fitness Park in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Participants will compete in the 5k with their canine partners on leash as they tackle wooded trails, creek beds, dirt and water, along with over 40 obstacles to test teams of all abilities. Run with the best to see how you stack up, or simply enjoy the day with your best friend trying new things and bonding in a beautiful outdoor fitness park. All ages and abilities are encouraged, as this is more about your pups than anything else. There will be finisher medals and hat, award medals, food and beer tent, live music, vendors, overnight camping and much more as you make lifetime memories with your furry friends. So sign up today as we bring a whole new kind of fun to the Midwest!

2025-2026 NATIONAL CANINE OBSTACLE RACE SERIES

Overall finish each race (Male and Female) Podium Finish

Top 10% 50 points 1st 30 points

Top 25% 40 points PLUS 2nd 25 points

Top 50% 30 points 3rd 20 points

Top 75% 20 points 4th 15 points

Finish 10 points 5th 10 points

Extra Bonus Points

Complete all 7 series events 100 points

September 14th- Leons Canine Obstacle Run, Indiana Dunes National Park IN

October 4th- Midwest Canine Obstacle Run, The Woods Fitness Park MI

October 18th- OneWorld Canine Obstacle Run, Anniston AL

Ultimutt- TBD, Greenville SC

May 16th- OneWorld Canine Obstacle Run, Anniston AL

May 23rd- Adventure Canine Challenge- Bethpage TN

June 6th- SEASON FINALE Midwest Canine Obstacle Run, The Woods Fitness Park MI

$50/person for National Race Series. Finals will be at Midwest Canine Obstacle Run June 6th, with awards following the event. Everyone will get swag- I plan on a cool logo, decals for car, shirts that show locations on a map, series medals, dog apparel and more. Still working on sponsorships, but plan on having Series Sponsors. We will have overall Mens and Womens awards, Masters Mens and Womens (50+), and would like to start a junior division with enough interest.

All Fall races are open for registration- sign up today to guarantee your spot!