Sarett Spring Stampede

Sarett Spring Stampede Race Instructions
The Spring Stampede will offer an in-person race option for 2024
For the virtual race, participants will have from April 6th -April 14th to complete their 5k.  Virtual race results must be entered by 10:00 pm on Sunday, April 14th.  Virtual racers can pick-up their medals starting on April 18th - May 1st during the nature center’s business hours.  For the virtual race, if you would like your medal and/or shirt mailed to you, please add an extra $7.50 for shipping to your entry fee.  
The funds raised from this event will help Sarett Nature Center continue to provide environmental education programs for over 25,000 school children each year.
Early entry fees are $20 until March 16th. Regular entry fees are $25 from March 17th to April 4th (11:50 pm). Late Registration entry fees are $30.00 on April 5th and 6th.   Your entry must be received on or before March 22nd to guarantee your race t-shirt.  
At 8:30 am, the kids’ 1-mile fun run will start.  $1 is the entry fee for the fun run and all participants will receive a finisher’s ribbon.  You can drop off your entry form at Sarett or mail it to:  Mike Mahler at Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Rd., Benton Harbor, MI 49022.  You can also register on-line at https://runsignup.com/sarettspringstampede  .  
Race packets and t-shirts can be picked up at the nature center on Thursday and Friday, April 4th 5th from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and on race morning starting at 8:00 am.  Members of Sarett Nature Center and the SWMI RACERS receive a $3 discount.  The Spring Stampede is a part of the SWMI RACERS Community Race Series. 
 
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UPDATED INFORMATION
REGISTER FOR EITHER THE IN PERSON OR VIRTUAL RACE.   COME AND JOIN US ON APRIL 6TH FOR THE IN PERSON EVENT OR DO THE VIRTUAL RACE ON YOUR OWN COURSE .
Location InformationSarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Rd., Benton Harbor, MI 49022
About This EventThis unique 5K run and walk will take advantage of Saretts nature trails. The funds raised from this event will help Sarett Nature Center continue to provide environmental education programs for over 25,000 school children each year.
Entry Fees
Early registration fees - $20.00 until March 16th (11:59 pm)Registration fees - $25.00 from March 17th until April 4th (11:59 pm)Late Registration fees - $30 on April 5th and April 6th.Same Day Registration will be available for 2023 - Participants must use Cell Phones to register on the Race Site.**Tee Shirts cannot be guaranteed after March 22nd or on Race Day**
T-Shirts
T-Shirts are guaranteed for pre-registration participants before March 22nd.  T-Shirt availability after March 22nd will be on a first come, first serve basis.   Please register early!!
Kids 1 Mile Fun RunKids 1 mile fun run entry fee is $1 and all participants will receive a finisher’s ribbon.
Event Schedule
Early Packet Pickup on Thursday and Friday, April 4th 5th from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Nature Center)Race Day Packet Pickup (Saturday April 6th): 8:00 am Kids 1 mile fun run (Saturday April 6th): 8:30 am5K Run and Walk (Saturday April 6th): 9:00 am. 
Awards
Age class awards for 2024No awards or age categories for the VIRTUAL RACE.
Age Categories
14 Under__15-18___19-24__25-29__30-34__35-39__40-44__ 45-49__50-54__55-59__60-64__65-69__70-74__75 Over