Calhoun County Trail Run

Saturday, October 19, 2024 Past event

9:15 AM EDT

Battle Creek, Michigan

$38.60–$70.40 · 4 races

5km, 5 Mile

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exciting Calhoun County Trail Run on Saturday, October 19th, 2024! Set against the stunning backdrop of Battle Creek, Calhoun, this event offers a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors while challenging yourself on a beautiful trail. Participants can choose from three distances: a rustic 5K, an 8K, and a thrilling 20K that winds through the picturesque Bridge Park and Ott Biological Preserve.

The 5K event features a unique route that combines rustic wooded trails, grassy meadows, and gravel pathways, making it a true adventure for all levels of runners and hikers. This year, the event embraces sustainability by being completely cup-free, encouraging participants to bring their reusable water supplies. The race will start and finish at the newly renovated Kimball Pines Park, which has recently undergone a stunning transformation. Join the community in supporting local trails and parks while enjoying a day filled with nature, camaraderie, and healthy competition!

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Races

Calhoun County Trail Run 8k

Incl. $4.80 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt

This almost 5 mile (4.97) takes participants from Kimball Pines to Bridge Park and back on the Calhoun County Trail. The Calhoun County Trail is a wide gravel trail with some bridges and road crossings. The section in Bridge Park includes a stair climb and mixed surfaces that can be slippery when wet. This is a timed event and registration includes a long sleeve shirt, medal, and eligibility for overall awards.

9:00 AM EDT

$59.80

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Calhoun County Trail Run 20k

Incl. $5.40 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt

This almost 12.5 (12.427) mile run takes participants from Kimball Pines to Bridge Park and back on the Calhoun County Trail then out to the beautiful views at and beyond Ott Biological Preserve and back. The Calhoun County Trail is a wide gravel trail with some bridges and road crossings. The section in Bridge Park includes a stair climb and mixed surfaces that can be slippery when wet. Ott Biological Preserve also includes wooden surfaces/bridges. This is a timed event and registration includes a long sleeve shirt, medal, and eligibility for overall awards.

9:00 AM EDT

$70.40

Entries closed
Calhoun County Trail Run Rustic 5k (Timed)

Incl. $4.20 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt

This 3.1 mile route takes runners along the gravel Calhoun County Trail then enters trail made specifically for the event mixed with portions of the North Country Trail. This is a true rustic trail run and includes mixed landscape include rustic wooded trail with roots and uneven surfaces, grassy meadows, and gravel trail. This route is not stroller friendly. This is a timed event and registration includes a long sleeve shirt, medal, and eligibility for overall awards.

9:15 AM EDT

$49.20

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Calhoun County Trail Run Rustic 5k Fun Run/Hike (Not Timed)

Incl. $3.60 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt

This 3.1 mile route takes runners along the gravel Calhoun County Trail then enters trail made specifically for the event mixed with portions of the North Country Trail. This is a true rustic trail run and includes mixed landscape include rustic wooded trail with roots and uneven surfaces, grassy meadows, and gravel trail. Participants can hike the route at their leisure and enjoy the views in this fun run/hike event. While this event is family friendly, it is not stroller friendly. This event is NOT timed and includes a long sleeve shirt. There are no medals or awards for this event.

9:15 AM EDT

$38.60

Entries closed

Organiser's description

NEW FOR 2024: A RUSTIC TRAIL 5K, AND 5K FUN RUN/HIKE

The Calhoun County Trail Run is a 5k, 8k, and 20k that takes place on the beautiful Calhoun County Trail including both Bridge Park and Ott Biological Preserve for the 20k and Bridge Park for the 8k. The rolling hills and beautiful scenery, rock walls, and bridges make the run a must add to your fall line up. The trail is gravel surface and non-technical. The run will take place entirely on the trail, with a few street crossings.

The 5k event is a true rustic trail run that consists of mixed landscape including rustic wooded trail with roots and uneven surfaces, grassy meadows, and gravel trail. This 3.1 mile route takes runners along the gravel Calhoun County Trail then enters a trail made specifically for the event mixed with portions of the North Country Trail.

We are doing our part in being good stewards of our community and working towards limiting waste. The Calhoun County Trail Run will be completely cup free. Water stations will be available to fill your own reusable cup or water supply.

Proceeds benefit the Calhoun County Trails and Parks.

The event will start at end at the new and improved Kimball Pines Park. While the park had been underutilized for many years, a recent millages have funded a complete transformation of the park!