Yellow Jacket Challenge

  • Date Sun 26th April 2026
  • Time 2:00PM EDT
  • 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 26, 2026, in the charming city of Greenville, Montcalm! This family-friendly event features a USATF certified 5K run and a one-mile walk, perfect for all ages and fitness levels. The race kicks off at 2:00 PM near the entrance of Legacy Field at Greenville High School and promises a scenic journey along the beautiful Fred Meijer Flat River Trail, winding through picturesque neighborhoods and the Montcalm Community College campus. Runners will enjoy an exhilarating finish as they dash through the tunnel onto Legacy Field and across the high school football field.

Not only is the Yellow Jacket Challenge a fantastic opportunity to celebrate health and wellness, but it also supports a great cause! Proceeds benefit the Education Foundation of Greenville, helping to enhance health and wellness initiatives in local schools. Participants can register early to secure their spot and guaranteed race shirts, while awards will be given for top finishers in various categories. Don't miss out on this exciting community event that promotes fitness and fun for all!

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 17TH, AVAILABLE AS SIZES LAST AFTER THAT DATE.

5K RUN/WALK ENTRY FEE: $25 until April 17th. $30 from April 18th to April 25th, limited shirts. $35 race day, very limited shirts available.

1 MILE WALK ENTRY FEE: $20 until April 25th, $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.

Races

  • 5k Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.06 Fee & Shirt

    Sun 26th April 2026 (2:00PM EDT)

    $28.06

    OPENS 01 DEC
  • 1 Mile Walk

    Incl. $2.75 Fee & Shirt

    Sun 26th April 2026 (2:00PM EDT)

    $22.75

    OPENS 01 DEC

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Location

111 North Hillcrest, Greenville, 48838, MI, United States

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