KAR Prairie View 1-Mile Challenge
- Date Thu 24th July 2025
- Time 6:00PM EDT
- Location Vicksburg, Michigan
- Price $33.30
- Races 1 race
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating KAR Prairie View 1-Mile Challenge on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the picturesque Prairie View County Park in Vicksburg, Kalamazoo! This vibrant event invites runners of all ages and skill levels to showcase their speed in a series of exciting heats. With race start times segmented by age group and ability, participants can look forward to a well-organized experience that includes heats for youth, high school, and invitational runners.
From the adrenaline-pumping heats for those aiming for personal records to the friendly competition among age divisions, this 1-mile race promises to be a fast and thrilling event. The action kicks off at 6:00 PM, with various heats scheduled every ten minutes, culminating in special awards for the top finishers in each category. Pre-register by June 24 to secure your spot and guarantee a stylish T-shirt, and don’t miss the chance to be part of this fantastic community celebration of running! Come out, cheer, and race your way through this unforgettable evening in beautiful Vicksburg!
From the adrenaline-pumping heats for those aiming for personal records to the friendly competition among age divisions, this 1-mile race promises to be a fast and thrilling event. The action kicks off at 6:00 PM, with various heats scheduled every ten minutes, culminating in special awards for the top finishers in each category. Pre-register by June 24 to secure your spot and guarantee a stylish T-shirt, and don’t miss the chance to be part of this fantastic community celebration of running! Come out, cheer, and race your way through this unforgettable evening in beautiful Vicksburg!
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
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
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. BECAUSE PART OF THE RACE COURSE WILL INCLUDE HALF OF THE ROAD HEADING TO THE BEACH PARKING LOT, ACCESS TO AND FROM THE BEACH PARKING LOT WILL BE LIMITED TO ONE LANE DURING THE RACE.
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
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
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. BECAUSE PART OF THE RACE COURSE WILL INCLUDE HALF OF THE ROAD HEADING TO THE BEACH PARKING LOT, ACCESS TO AND FROM THE BEACH PARKING LOT WILL BE LIMITED TO ONE LANE DURING THE RACE.
SPONSOR
Kalamazoo County Parks Department.
KAR Prairie View 1-Mile Challenge
