Cereal City Classic
- Date Sat 13th June 2026 - Sun 28th June 2026
- Time 7:45AM EDT
- Location Battle Creek, Michigan
- Price $38.60
- Races 4 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Cereal City Classic taking place in beautiful Battle Creek, Calhoun, from June 13 to June 28, 2026! Kick off the live event on Saturday, June 13, with the exciting 10K race starting at 7:45 am, followed by the 5K race at 8:00 am. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just getting started, there’s something for everyone, including a virtual option that allows participants to complete their race anytime between June 13 and June 28.
Participants can take advantage of early registration fees, ensuring a spot in this fantastic community event that not only promotes health and fitness but also supports local relief efforts. Don’t miss the chance to earn awards for top finishers in various age brackets and receive a stylish race tee shirt! Remember, this event is open exclusively to participants in the United States, with tee shirts and bib numbers mailed to those outside a 30-mile radius. Join us in making a difference while enjoying the thrill of the race!
Participants can take advantage of early registration fees, ensuring a spot in this fantastic community event that not only promotes health and fitness but also supports local relief efforts. Don’t miss the chance to earn awards for top finishers in various age brackets and receive a stylish race tee shirt! Remember, this event is open exclusively to participants in the United States, with tee shirts and bib numbers mailed to those outside a 30-mile radius. Join us in making a difference while enjoying the thrill of the race!
Organiser's Description
RACE DATE:
Live Event - June 13, 2026
* 7:45 am 10K Start Time
* 8:00 am 5K Start Time
Virtual Event - June 13, 2026 to June 28, 2026
* Tee shirts will be Mailed to participants outside a 30 mile radius. Local participants must pick up their tee shirts on Friday or Saturday.
* VIRTUAL EVENTS ARE OPEN ONLY FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE UNITED STATES. TEE SHIRTS AND BIB NUMBERS WILL NOT BE SHIPPED OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
* Friday Packet Pickup - June 12th, 12:00 (noon) to 6:00 pm @ YMCA Multi Sports Complex
* Saturday Packet Pickup - June 13th, 6:30 am to 7:30 am @ YMCA Multi Sports Complex
* Saturday 10K Race Time - 7:45 am
* Saturday 5K Race Time - 8:00 am
EVENT FEES:
* Early 5K and 10K Registration - Until May 31st (11:59 pm) $35.00
* Early Registration fees for 12 Years and Under receive a $10.00 discount.
* Late 5K and 10K Registration - June 1st Until Race Day $45.00
* "SAME DAY" ONLINE (ELECTRONIC) REGISTRATION ONLY - PLEASE USE YOUR CELL PHONES FOR REGISTRATION
TEE SHIRTS:
* Tee Shirts are guaranteed to participants who register before May 29th. Registrations after May 29th will be available on a "First Come First Serve" basis.
* Virtual Participant's Tee shirts will be Mailed to participants outside a 30 mile radius. Local participants must pick up their tee shirts on Friday or Saturday.
AWARDS:
* 10K 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
* 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
* Only awarding top 1st an 2nd place female and male winners in each age bracket
ABOUT THE 2026 VIRTUAL EVENT
Participants will have between Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 28 to complete your run. Once you have the 5k/10k/kids run completed you will send in your time to the run sign-up website. Your race shirt and bib will be mailed to you (while supplies last) once you have your 5k/10k/kids run completed. No race awards. When registering for our race, youll be directly supporting our emergency relief day camps, free weekly diaper-drive, meal distribution programs and blood drive services during this pandemic. We appreciate your consideration and generosity as we all work together to support our community, neighbors, and local businesses!
VIRTUAL EVENTS ARE OPEN ONLY FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE UNITED STATES. TEE SHIRTS AND BIB NUMBERS WILL NOT BE SHIPPED OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
**Virtual Participant's Tee shirts will be Mailed to participants outside a 30 mile radius. Local participants must pick up their tee shirts on Friday or Saturday.
Thanks for your support!
The Cereal City Classic Team
Live Event - June 13, 2026
* 7:45 am 10K Start Time
* 8:00 am 5K Start Time
Virtual Event - June 13, 2026 to June 28, 2026
* Tee shirts will be Mailed to participants outside a 30 mile radius. Local participants must pick up their tee shirts on Friday or Saturday.
* VIRTUAL EVENTS ARE OPEN ONLY FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE UNITED STATES. TEE SHIRTS AND BIB NUMBERS WILL NOT BE SHIPPED OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
* Friday Packet Pickup - June 12th, 12:00 (noon) to 6:00 pm @ YMCA Multi Sports Complex
* Saturday Packet Pickup - June 13th, 6:30 am to 7:30 am @ YMCA Multi Sports Complex
* Saturday 10K Race Time - 7:45 am
* Saturday 5K Race Time - 8:00 am
EVENT FEES:
* Early 5K and 10K Registration - Until May 31st (11:59 pm) $35.00
* Early Registration fees for 12 Years and Under receive a $10.00 discount.
* Late 5K and 10K Registration - June 1st Until Race Day $45.00
* "SAME DAY" ONLINE (ELECTRONIC) REGISTRATION ONLY - PLEASE USE YOUR CELL PHONES FOR REGISTRATION
TEE SHIRTS:
* Tee Shirts are guaranteed to participants who register before May 29th. Registrations after May 29th will be available on a "First Come First Serve" basis.
* Virtual Participant's Tee shirts will be Mailed to participants outside a 30 mile radius. Local participants must pick up their tee shirts on Friday or Saturday.
AWARDS:
* 10K 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
* 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
* Only awarding top 1st an 2nd place female and male winners in each age bracket
ABOUT THE 2026 VIRTUAL EVENT
Participants will have between Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 28 to complete your run. Once you have the 5k/10k/kids run completed you will send in your time to the run sign-up website. Your race shirt and bib will be mailed to you (while supplies last) once you have your 5k/10k/kids run completed. No race awards. When registering for our race, youll be directly supporting our emergency relief day camps, free weekly diaper-drive, meal distribution programs and blood drive services during this pandemic. We appreciate your consideration and generosity as we all work together to support our community, neighbors, and local businesses!
VIRTUAL EVENTS ARE OPEN ONLY FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE UNITED STATES. TEE SHIRTS AND BIB NUMBERS WILL NOT BE SHIPPED OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
**Virtual Participant's Tee shirts will be Mailed to participants outside a 30 mile radius. Local participants must pick up their tee shirts on Friday or Saturday.
Thanks for your support!
The Cereal City Classic Team
Races
-
10K Run
Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 13th June 2026 (7:45AM EDT)
$38.60
-
5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 13th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.60
-
5K Run/Walk - VIRTUAL RACE
Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt
$38.60
Virtual Events are OPEN ONLY for participants in the United States. Tee Shirts and Bib Numbers will not be shipped outside of the United States. -
10K Run/Walk - VIRTUAL RACE
Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt
$38.60
Virtual Events are OPEN ONLY for participants in the United States. Tee Shirts and Bib Numbers will not be shipped outside of the United States.
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