Yellow Jacket Challenge
- Date Sun 27th April 2025
- Time 2:00PM EST
- Location Greenville, Michigan
- Price $22.75 - $28.06
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Yellow Jacket Challenge on Sunday, April 27, 2025, in beautiful Greenville, Montcalm! This vibrant community event features an exhilarating 5K run and a leisurely one-mile walk, perfect for participants of all ages. The USATF certified 5K course takes you along the picturesque Fred Meijer Flat River Trail, winding through charming neighborhoods and the scenic campus of Montcalm Community College. Runners will enjoy an exciting finish as they dash through the tunnel onto Legacy Field, crossing the south 30-yard line of Greenville High School's football field.
Join us for a day dedicated to health, wellness, and community spirit, all while supporting the Education Foundation of Greenville. Proceeds will fund essential health and wellness initiatives in local public schools, including mental health support. Don't miss your chance to register early for guaranteed race shirts and participate in a fun-filled day of fitness and camaraderie! Packet pick-up starts at 12:30 PM, with the race kicking off at 2:00 PM. Whether you're a dedicated runner or just looking for a fun day out, the Yellow Jacket Challenge is the perfect way to kick off the season!
Join us for a day dedicated to health, wellness, and community spirit, all while supporting the Education Foundation of Greenville. Proceeds will fund essential health and wellness initiatives in local public schools, including mental health support. Don't miss your chance to register early for guaranteed race shirts and participate in a fun-filled day of fitness and camaraderie! Packet pick-up starts at 12:30 PM, with the race kicking off at 2:00 PM. Whether you're a dedicated runner or just looking for a fun day out, the Yellow Jacket Challenge is the perfect way to kick off the season!
Organiser's Description
Join us on a Sunday afternoon for an early season 5K run and one mile walk. This is a family-friendly community event to celebrate health, wellness, and physical fitness. The 5K course is USATF certified and endorsed by the Governor's Council for Physical Fitness through the Michigan Fitness Foundation. The race begins near the entrance of Legacy Field at Greenville High School and follows a scenic course along the Fred Meijer Flat River Trail. The return takes runners through nearby neighborhoods and the campus of Montcalm Community College with an exciting finish through the tunnel onto Legacy Field and across the south 30 yard line of the high school football field. Proceeds benefit the Education Foundation of Greenville to support health and wellness initiatives at Greenville Public Schools, including mental health support.
PACKET PICK UP will be available on race day starting at 12:30 PM until 1:45 PM. Race starts at 2:00 PM. Limited shirts available, register early!
AWARDS: Trophies to 5k Overall Male, Overall Female, Masters Male, Masters Female. 5k medals awarded to the top 3 in each age group (male/female): 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+. _The walk is non-competitive and untimed. _
SHIRTS: GUARANTEED WITH ENTRY THRU APRIL 18TH, AVAILABLE AS SIZES LAST AFTER THAT DATE.
5K RUN/WALK ENTRY FEE: $25 until April 18th. $30 from April 19th to April 27th, limited shirts. $35 race day, very limited shirts available.
1 MILE WALK ENTRY FEE: $20 until April 27th, $25 on race day very limited shirts.
SAFETY NOTE: No dogs, bicycles, scooters or rollerblades are permitted. Strollers are welcome, please start at the back of the event.
The race will be professionally timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION [https://www.facebook.com/michiganrunningfoundation/]. Results will be live during the race and on this website.
PACKET PICK UP will be available on race day starting at 12:30 PM until 1:45 PM. Race starts at 2:00 PM. Limited shirts available, register early!
AWARDS: Trophies to 5k Overall Male, Overall Female, Masters Male, Masters Female. 5k medals awarded to the top 3 in each age group (male/female): 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+. _The walk is non-competitive and untimed. _
SHIRTS: GUARANTEED WITH ENTRY THRU APRIL 18TH, AVAILABLE AS SIZES LAST AFTER THAT DATE.
5K RUN/WALK ENTRY FEE: $25 until April 18th. $30 from April 19th to April 27th, limited shirts. $35 race day, very limited shirts available.
1 MILE WALK ENTRY FEE: $20 until April 27th, $25 on race day very limited shirts.
SAFETY NOTE: No dogs, bicycles, scooters or rollerblades are permitted. Strollers are welcome, please start at the back of the event.
The race will be professionally timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION [https://www.facebook.com/michiganrunningfoundation/]. Results will be live during the race and on this website.
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