Sarett Spring Stampede
- Date Sat 4th April 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Benton Harbor, Michigan
- Price $2.56 - $22.70
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exciting Sarett Spring Stampede, taking place on Saturday, April 4th, 2026, in the beautiful Benton Harbor, Berrien area! This vibrant event is not just about running; it's a fantastic opportunity to support environmental education programs that reach over 25,000 school children each year. The day kicks off with a fun-filled Kids 1-Mile Fun Run at 8:30 AM, where young participants can join in for just $1 and earn a special finishers ribbon!
Following the kids' race, the main event, a scenic 5K run and walk, starts at 9:00 AM. Set against the backdrop of Sarett's stunning nature trails, this race promises to be both exhilarating and rewarding. Early registrants can enjoy fees as low as $20, with options for same-day registration available. Don’t forget to pick up your race packets and t-shirts on April 2nd and 3rd, or on race morning starting at 8:00 AM. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit, all while making a meaningful impact!
Following the kids' race, the main event, a scenic 5K run and walk, starts at 9:00 AM. Set against the backdrop of Sarett's stunning nature trails, this race promises to be both exhilarating and rewarding. Early registrants can enjoy fees as low as $20, with options for same-day registration available. Don’t forget to pick up your race packets and t-shirts on April 2nd and 3rd, or on race morning starting at 8:00 AM. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit, all while making a meaningful impact!
Organiser's Description
SARETT SPRING STAMPEDE RACE INFORMATION
The Spring Stampede will offer an in-person "LIVE" race option for 2026
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.
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 finishers 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 2nd & 3rd 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
LOCATION INFORMATION
Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Rd., Benton Harbor, MI 49022
ABOUT THIS EVENT
This unique 5K run and walk will take advantage of Sarett's 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.
EVENT SCHEDULE
* Early Packet Pickup on Thursday and Friday, April 2nd & 3rd from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Nature Center)
* Race Day Packet Pickup (Saturday April 4th): 8:00 am
* Kids 1 mile fun run (Saturday April 4th): 8:30 am
* 5K Run and Walk (Saturday April 4th): 9:00 am
ENTRY FEES
* Early registration fees - $20.00 until March 14th (11:59 pm)
* Registration fees - $25.00 from March 15th until April 2nd (11:59 pm)
* Late Registration fees - $30 on April 3rd and April 4th.
* Same Day Registration will be available for 2026 - Participants must use Cell Phones to register on the Race Site.
* **Tee Shirts cannot be guaranteed after March 20th or on Race Day**
T-SHIRTS
* T-Shirts are guaranteed for pre-registration participants before March 20th. T-Shirt availability after March 20th will be on a "first come, first serve basis". Please register early!!
KIDS 1 MILE FUN RUN
* Kids 1 mile fun run entry fee is $1 and all participants will receive a finishers ribbon.
5K AWARDS AND AGE CATEGORIES
* Age class awards for 2026
* 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
The Spring Stampede will offer an in-person "LIVE" race option for 2026
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.
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 finishers 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 2nd & 3rd 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.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
UPDATED INFORMATION
LOCATION INFORMATION
Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Rd., Benton Harbor, MI 49022
ABOUT THIS EVENT
This unique 5K run and walk will take advantage of Sarett's 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.
EVENT SCHEDULE
* Early Packet Pickup on Thursday and Friday, April 2nd & 3rd from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Nature Center)
* Race Day Packet Pickup (Saturday April 4th): 8:00 am
* Kids 1 mile fun run (Saturday April 4th): 8:30 am
* 5K Run and Walk (Saturday April 4th): 9:00 am
ENTRY FEES
* Early registration fees - $20.00 until March 14th (11:59 pm)
* Registration fees - $25.00 from March 15th until April 2nd (11:59 pm)
* Late Registration fees - $30 on April 3rd and April 4th.
* Same Day Registration will be available for 2026 - Participants must use Cell Phones to register on the Race Site.
* **Tee Shirts cannot be guaranteed after March 20th or on Race Day**
T-SHIRTS
* T-Shirts are guaranteed for pre-registration participants before March 20th. T-Shirt availability after March 20th will be on a "first come, first serve basis". Please register early!!
KIDS 1 MILE FUN RUN
* Kids 1 mile fun run entry fee is $1 and all participants will receive a finishers ribbon.
5K AWARDS AND AGE CATEGORIES
* Age class awards for 2026
* 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
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