Battle Creek Patriot Run
- Date Sun 7th September 2025
- Location Battle Creek, Michigan
- Price $33.38 - $44.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fitness and community spirit at the 3rd Annual Battle Creek Patriot Run! Join us on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at the scenic Battle Creek Air National Guard Base in Calhoun, Michigan. This exciting event welcomes runners and walkers of all abilities, featuring both a 5K run/walk and a 10K run. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a family looking for a fun outing, this is the perfect opportunity to get active and show your patriotism.
Participants can enjoy discounted registration for families and groups, making it a fantastic event for everyone! Plus, for those unable to attend in person, a virtual run option allows you to join the fun from anywhere during the month of September, complete with a mailed shirt and medal. All registrants will receive a commemorative t-shirt and a finishers medal, while awards will be given to top performers in various categories.
Proceeds from the race support the 110th Wing Family Readiness Office to assist military families in need during the holiday season. Mark your calendars for this family-friendly event and prepare for a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and community support!
Participants can enjoy discounted registration for families and groups, making it a fantastic event for everyone! Plus, for those unable to attend in person, a virtual run option allows you to join the fun from anywhere during the month of September, complete with a mailed shirt and medal. All registrants will receive a commemorative t-shirt and a finishers medal, while awards will be given to top performers in various categories.
Proceeds from the race support the 110th Wing Family Readiness Office to assist military families in need during the holiday season. Mark your calendars for this family-friendly event and prepare for a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and community support!
Organiser's Description
The BATTLE CREEK AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE is excited to announce its 3rd annual BATTLE CREEK PATRIOT RUN! Come on out and run the roads of the Battle Creek Air National Guard Base. The event will be held on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 and is open to the public. Events will include a 5k run/walk and a 10k run. This is a family friendly event and all abilities are welcome to participate. We also encourage families and groups to sign up (discounted pricing available).
VIRTUAL PATRIOT RUN OPTION: If you can't make the race and still want to participate, sign up for the virtual race and we will mail out a shirt and medal to you! We will send out packets to you the week of October 1st. Run your virtual race any time during the month of September. Cost is the same as the in-person event and includes shipping. _There__ are no awards for the virtual event, however you can enter your results after you complete your run/walk._
PRICE: 5k run/walk is $30 until 07/31, then $35. 10k run is $40 until 07/31 then $45. Families and groups of 3 or more people registering at the same time will receive $5 off per person. Run for free, details below!
SWAG: All participants will receive a t-shirt, _while supplies last_. In addition all participants will receive a finishers medal.
PACKET PICKUP: Gate opens at 07:00 for packet pickup.
SCHEDULE: Both races will begin at 8:00 am
COURSE: See course tab at the top of the page for a detailed course description and 5k and 10k course maps.
PROCEEDS go to the 110TH WING FAMILY READINESS OFFICE to support struggling military families during the holiday season.
RESULTS will be live during the race and posted on this website. The race will be professionally timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION.
AWARDS: 1st Place Medals to the 5K Mens Overall Winner, 5K Womens Overall Winner, 10K Mens Overall Winner, and 10K Womens Overall Winner. Age group winner medals for both 5K and 10K for the following age groups Men and Women: 12 and Under, 13-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
_A NOTE ABOUT THE LOCATION: __Please use the smaller entrance just to the East of the Main Gate. Since this event is located on an active military installation, all vehicles are will be searched upon entry. Please remember that_ MARIJUANA IS STILL FEDERALLY ILLEGAL AND NOT ALLOWED ON MILITARY INSTALLATIONS_. Violators will be barred from entry. _USE THE DROP DOWN ARROW UNDER RACE INFO AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE FOR SPECIFIC PARKING INFORMATION.
VIRTUAL PATRIOT RUN OPTION: If you can't make the race and still want to participate, sign up for the virtual race and we will mail out a shirt and medal to you! We will send out packets to you the week of October 1st. Run your virtual race any time during the month of September. Cost is the same as the in-person event and includes shipping. _There__ are no awards for the virtual event, however you can enter your results after you complete your run/walk._
PRICE: 5k run/walk is $30 until 07/31, then $35. 10k run is $40 until 07/31 then $45. Families and groups of 3 or more people registering at the same time will receive $5 off per person. Run for free, details below!
SWAG: All participants will receive a t-shirt, _while supplies last_. In addition all participants will receive a finishers medal.
PACKET PICKUP: Gate opens at 07:00 for packet pickup.
SCHEDULE: Both races will begin at 8:00 am
COURSE: See course tab at the top of the page for a detailed course description and 5k and 10k course maps.
PROCEEDS go to the 110TH WING FAMILY READINESS OFFICE to support struggling military families during the holiday season.
RESULTS will be live during the race and posted on this website. The race will be professionally timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION.
AWARDS: 1st Place Medals to the 5K Mens Overall Winner, 5K Womens Overall Winner, 10K Mens Overall Winner, and 10K Womens Overall Winner. Age group winner medals for both 5K and 10K for the following age groups Men and Women: 12 and Under, 13-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
_A NOTE ABOUT THE LOCATION: __Please use the smaller entrance just to the East of the Main Gate. Since this event is located on an active military installation, all vehicles are will be searched upon entry. Please remember that_ MARIJUANA IS STILL FEDERALLY ILLEGAL AND NOT ALLOWED ON MILITARY INSTALLATIONS_. Violators will be barred from entry. _USE THE DROP DOWN ARROW UNDER RACE INFO AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE FOR SPECIFIC PARKING INFORMATION.
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.38 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$33.38
OPENS SOON -
10k Run
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$44.00
OPENS SOON -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.38 Fee & T-Shirt
$33.38
OPENS SOONThis is a virtual event. You run/walk at your own location on your own date. -
Virtual 10K
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
$44.00
OPENS SOONThis is a virtual event. You run/walk at your own location on your own date.
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