KAR Prairie View 1-Mile Challenge
- Date Thu 24th July 2025
- Time 6:00PM EDT
- Location Vicksburg, Michigan
- Price $38.60
- Races 1 race
- Distances 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of racing at the KAR Prairie View 1-Mile Challenge on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the scenic Prairie View County Park in Vicksburg, Kalamazoo! This action-packed event features a series of heats tailored for various age groups, high school competitors, and elite runners, ensuring everyone gets a chance to shine on the fast course. Races will kick off at 6:00 PM, starting with the youngest competitors and moving through to the high school and invitational heats, with awards presented at 7:00 PM.
Participants can look forward to exciting competition, with heats organized by performance times, including special categories for high school athletes and invitational runners. With awards recognizing the top three finishers in each age division and category, alongside coveted trophies for high school and invitational winners, the atmosphere is sure to be electric! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, the KAR Prairie View 1-Mile Challenge promises a fun and memorable experience. Don’t forget to register early to secure your spot and a stylish tee shirt! Join us for an unforgettable evening of community, competition, and celebration!
Participants can look forward to exciting competition, with heats organized by performance times, including special categories for high school athletes and invitational runners. With awards recognizing the top three finishers in each age division and category, alongside coveted trophies for high school and invitational winners, the atmosphere is sure to be electric! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, the KAR Prairie View 1-Mile Challenge promises a fun and memorable experience. Don’t forget to register early to secure your spot and a stylish tee shirt! Join us for an unforgettable evening of community, competition, and celebration!
Organiser's Description
EVENT DATE:
July 24, 2025 (Thursday)
EVENT LOCATION:
Prairie View County Park
899 E U Ave.
Vicksburg, MI 49097
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 24th : $35.00 (Includes Tee Shirt)
* No Tee Shirt Option for $30.00
* Discount Price of $10.00 for High School and under (1 - 18 years old)
EVENT TIMES:
* Early Packet Pickup (July 23rd Wednesday) @
* Race Day Packet Pickup (July 24th Thursday) - @ Prairie View Park 4:00 pm to 5:45 pm
* Race Day RACE TIME - 6:00 pm
* Awards - 7:00 pm
HEAT RACE TIME SCHEDULE:
* 6:00 13 & under
* 6:10 60 & over
* 6:20 50 - 59
* 6:30 40 - 49
* 6:40 30 - 39
* 6:50 19 - 29
* 7:00 High School Girls 6:00 & over PR
* 7:10 High School Girls under 6:00 PR
* 7:20 High School Boys 5:00 & over PR
* 7:30 High School Boys 5:00 & under PR
* 7:40 Women's Invite, under 5:30 PR
* 7:50 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 24) and posted at race registration.
TEE SHIRTS:
* T-Shirts are guaranteed for pre-registration participants before July 6, 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 Mac's Sports Timing using ChronoTrack technology. Results will be LIVE on RunSignUp and posted during the event.
PARKING
PARKING IS AVAILABLE IN TWO LOTS, ONE NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO PRAIRIE VIEW PARK AND THE SECOND AT THE BEACH, FARTHER BACK IN THE PARK.
SPONSOR
Kalamazoo County Parks Department.
July 24, 2025 (Thursday)
EVENT LOCATION:
Prairie View County Park
899 E U Ave.
Vicksburg, MI 49097
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 24th : $35.00 (Includes Tee Shirt)
* No Tee Shirt Option for $30.00
* Discount Price of $10.00 for High School and under (1 - 18 years old)
EVENT TIMES:
* Early Packet Pickup (July 23rd Wednesday) @
* Race Day Packet Pickup (July 24th Thursday) - @ Prairie View Park 4:00 pm to 5:45 pm
* Race Day RACE TIME - 6:00 pm
* Awards - 7:00 pm
HEAT RACE TIME SCHEDULE:
* 6:00 13 & under
* 6:10 60 & over
* 6:20 50 - 59
* 6:30 40 - 49
* 6:40 30 - 39
* 6:50 19 - 29
* 7:00 High School Girls 6:00 & over PR
* 7:10 High School Girls under 6:00 PR
* 7:20 High School Boys 5:00 & over PR
* 7:30 High School Boys 5:00 & under PR
* 7:40 Women's Invite, under 5:30 PR
* 7:50 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 24) and posted at race registration.
TEE SHIRTS:
* T-Shirts are guaranteed for pre-registration participants before July 6, 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 Mac's Sports Timing using ChronoTrack technology. Results will be LIVE on RunSignUp and posted during the event.
PARKING
PARKING IS AVAILABLE IN TWO LOTS, ONE NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO PRAIRIE VIEW PARK AND THE SECOND AT THE BEACH, FARTHER BACK IN THE PARK.
SPONSOR
Kalamazoo County Parks Department.
KAR Prairie View 1-Mile Challenge
