Calhoun County Trail Run
Saturday, October 21, 2023
Past event
9:00 AM EDT
Battle Creek, Michigan
$55.00–$65.00 · 2 races
5 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating outdoor experience at the Calhoun County Trail Run on Saturday, October 21, 2023, in the scenic Battle Creek, Calhoun! This exciting event features multiple race distances, including a 5K, 8K, and 20K, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Calhoun County Trail. Participants will enjoy a picturesque journey through Bridge Park and Ott Biological Preserve, with the 5K offering a true rustic trail experience, complete with mixed landscapes of wooded trails, grassy meadows, and gravel paths.
The trail run is designed for all levels, ensuring that both seasoned runners and casual hikers can join in the fun. To promote sustainability, the event will be completely cup-free, providing water stations for participants to refill their own reusable containers. Proceeds from the Calhoun County Trail Run will directly benefit the Calhoun County Trails and Parks, contributing to the enhancement of this beautiful community. Join us for a day of fitness, nature, and camaraderie at the newly transformed Kimball Pines Park!
The trail run is designed for all levels, ensuring that both seasoned runners and casual hikers can join in the fun. To promote sustainability, the event will be completely cup-free, providing water stations for participants to refill their own reusable containers. Proceeds from the Calhoun County Trail Run will directly benefit the Calhoun County Trails and Parks, contributing to the enhancement of this beautiful community. Join us for a day of fitness, nature, and camaraderie at the newly transformed Kimball Pines Park!
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Calhoun County Trail Run 8k
Includes Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Entries closed9:00 AM EDT
$55.00
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Calhoun County Trail Run 20k
Includes Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Entries closed9:00 AM EDT
$65.00
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!
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!
Location
Kimball Pines Park, 1150 East Michigan Avenue, located behind the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility, Battle Creek, 49014, MI, United States
Calhoun County Trail Run
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