KAR 1-Mile Challenge
- Date Sat 18th July 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Price $33.30
- Races 1 race
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day at the KAR 1-Mile Challenge on Saturday, July 18, 2026, held at the scenic WMU Business Tech Innovation Park! This exciting event features a series of heats designed for runners of all ages and skill levels, including age-group categories, high school divisions, and elite invitational heats. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete aiming for a personal best or a young runner eager to compete, there’s a spot for you on this fast course.
Races will kick off at 9:00 AM, starting with the youngest participants, and will continue with heats for various age groups, including high school boys and girls, and competitive men and women. Awards will recognize the top three finishers in each category, along with special trophies for high school and invitational winners. Don't miss out on the chance to be a part of this thrilling community event; mark your calendar, and register early to secure your t-shirt!
Races will kick off at 9:00 AM, starting with the youngest participants, and will continue with heats for various age groups, including high school boys and girls, and competitive men and women. Awards will recognize the top three finishers in each category, along with special trophies for high school and invitational winners. Don't miss out on the chance to be a part of this thrilling community event; mark your calendar, and register early to secure your t-shirt!
Organiser's Description
EVENT DATE:
July 18, 2026 (Saturday)
EVENT LOCATION
WMU Business Tech Innovation Park
ABOUT THIS EVENT:
The start will be separated into age-group, high school, and invitational heats. The heats will start 10 minutes apart. The high school heats will be separated into two boys heats of over 5:00 PRs and under 5:00 PRs, and the girls heats of over 6:00 PRs and under 6:00 PRs. The invitational heats will be women under 5:30 and men under 4:30. Awards will go three deep in each age group and category, with special trophies given to the high school and invitational winners. The course will be fast.
REGISTRATION FEES:
* Pre-registration Pricing - March 1st to June 18h: $30.00 (Includes Tee Shirt)
* No Tee Shirt Option for $25.00
* Registration after June 18: 35.00
* Discount Price of $15.00 for High School and under (1 - 18 years old)
EVENT TIMES:
* Early Packet Pickup (July 17, 2026 Friday) @
* Race Day Packet Pickup Saturday July 18, 7:30 to 9:30
* Race Day Heats start at 9:00
* Awards available 30 minutes after heat finish
HEAT RACE TIME SCHEDULE:
* 9:00 13 & under
* 9:10 60 & over
* 9:20 50 - 59
* 9:30 40 - 49
* 9:40 30 - 39
* 9:50 19 - 29
* 10:00 High School Girls 6:00 & over PR
* 10:10 High School Girls under 6:00 PR
* 10:20 High School Boys 5:00 & over PR
* 10:30 High School Boys 5:00 & under PR
* 10:40 Women's Invite, under 5:30 PR
* 10:50 Men's Invite, under 4:30 PR
Heat Adjustments
Should a heat become too large, or a heat become too small, they will be combined or split as appropriate. An updated heat schedule will be posted on this site no later than two days before the race date (July 18) and posted at race registration.
TEE SHIRTS:
* T-Shirts are guaranteed for pre-registration participants before June 25, 2025 . T-Shirt availability after July 6th will be on a "first come, first serve basis". Please register early!!
AGE DIVISIONS AND AWARDS:
* Overall Male, Female, High School Boy, High School Girl
* Age Division Awards (Male and Female): 13 and Under, 14-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-79, ,and 80 and Over
TIMING AND SCORING:
Timing and scoring will be done by T&H Timing. Results will be LIVE and posted during the event.
PARKING
PARKING WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE WMU SOCCER FIELD LOT WITHIN A HALF MILE OF THE START LINE.
SPONSOR
July 18, 2026 (Saturday)
EVENT LOCATION
WMU Business Tech Innovation Park
ABOUT THIS EVENT:
The start will be separated into age-group, high school, and invitational heats. The heats will start 10 minutes apart. The high school heats will be separated into two boys heats of over 5:00 PRs and under 5:00 PRs, and the girls heats of over 6:00 PRs and under 6:00 PRs. The invitational heats will be women under 5:30 and men under 4:30. Awards will go three deep in each age group and category, with special trophies given to the high school and invitational winners. The course will be fast.
REGISTRATION FEES:
* Pre-registration Pricing - March 1st to June 18h: $30.00 (Includes Tee Shirt)
* No Tee Shirt Option for $25.00
* Registration after June 18: 35.00
* Discount Price of $15.00 for High School and under (1 - 18 years old)
EVENT TIMES:
* Early Packet Pickup (July 17, 2026 Friday) @
* Race Day Packet Pickup Saturday July 18, 7:30 to 9:30
* Race Day Heats start at 9:00
* Awards available 30 minutes after heat finish
HEAT RACE TIME SCHEDULE:
* 9:00 13 & under
* 9:10 60 & over
* 9:20 50 - 59
* 9:30 40 - 49
* 9:40 30 - 39
* 9:50 19 - 29
* 10:00 High School Girls 6:00 & over PR
* 10:10 High School Girls under 6:00 PR
* 10:20 High School Boys 5:00 & over PR
* 10:30 High School Boys 5:00 & under PR
* 10:40 Women's Invite, under 5:30 PR
* 10:50 Men's Invite, under 4:30 PR
Heat Adjustments
Should a heat become too large, or a heat become too small, they will be combined or split as appropriate. An updated heat schedule will be posted on this site no later than two days before the race date (July 18) and posted at race registration.
TEE SHIRTS:
* T-Shirts are guaranteed for pre-registration participants before June 25, 2025 . T-Shirt availability after July 6th will be on a "first come, first serve basis". Please register early!!
AGE DIVISIONS AND AWARDS:
* Overall Male, Female, High School Boy, High School Girl
* Age Division Awards (Male and Female): 13 and Under, 14-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-79, ,and 80 and Over
TIMING AND SCORING:
Timing and scoring will be done by T&H Timing. Results will be LIVE and posted during the event.
PARKING
PARKING WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE WMU SOCCER FIELD LOT WITHIN A HALF MILE OF THE START LINE.
SPONSOR
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KAR 1-Mile Challenge
Incl. $3.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th July 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$33.30
OPENS 01 MAR
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WMU Business Tech Innovation Park, Intersection of Drake Road and Parkview Road, Engineering Drive, Kalamazoo, 49008, MI, United States
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