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 the exciting KAR Prairie View 1-Mile Challenge, taking place on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the scenic Prairie View County Park in Vicksburg, Kalamazoo! This dynamic event promises a fast-paced and fun experience as runners of all ages tackle the 1-mile race, with heats organized by age groups and skill levels. Participants can look forward to competitive heats, including high school divisions for both boys and girls, and invitational heats for elite runners. With awards for the top three finishers in each category and special trophies for high school and invitational winners, there’s plenty of motivation to push your limits!
The race day kicks off at 6:00 PM, with heats starting every 10 minutes, ensuring a well-organized and thrilling atmosphere for everyone involved. From young athletes to seasoned competitors, everyone has a chance to shine! Pre-registration is encouraged to secure your spot and a t-shirt, with discounts available for high school participants. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join the running community in a beautiful park setting and make unforgettable memories at the KAR Prairie View 1-Mile Challenge!
The race day kicks off at 6:00 PM, with heats starting every 10 minutes, ensuring a well-organized and thrilling atmosphere for everyone involved. From young athletes to seasoned competitors, everyone has a chance to shine! Pre-registration is encouraged to secure your spot and a t-shirt, with discounts available for high school participants. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join the running community in a beautiful park setting and make unforgettable memories at the KAR Prairie View 1-Mile Challenge!
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 $25.00 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 $25.00 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
