Kalamazoo Klassic
About this race
About This Event:
The Kalamazoo Klassic is a community walk/run event to promote and benefit local nonprofit MRC Industries. At least 85% of the net proceeds of the Kalamazoo Klassic benefit MRC Industries, Inc. in its mission to encourage and support individuals living with a disability to achieve their fullest potential through employment, workforce development, and active community involvement. The remaining proceeds benefit Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) in its mission to promote a healthy lifestyle through the sport of running while enhancing the quality of life in the community.
The 2026 Kalamazoo Klassic 10k Run and 5k Walk/Run, presented in partnership by MRC Industries, Inc. and the Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR), is scheduled for Saturday, June 20th. We are excited about celebrating our 48th year and we are pleased to announce the 5k Run has been selected as the RRCA State Championship. The 10k Run starts at 7:30am and the 5k Walk/Run starts at 9:00am at the top of Maple Street Hill in Kalamazoo.
Event Times and Information:
- Friday packet pickup from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm (Maple Street Magnet School Parking Lot - 922 W. Maple St.)
- Race Day Saturday packet pickup starting at 6:30 am (Maple Street Magnet School Lower Field)
Tee Shirt Information:
- Tee Shirt size and availability will be guaranteed until Sunday, June 7th. After June 7th shirt sizing it is subject to available inventory.
Join fellow runners on June 17, 2016 for the Kalamazoo Klassic. It's a fantastic 3K, 2K, 1K, 15K, 10K, 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Kalamazoo.
Pick your distance
Running
Kid's Klassic Kombo Registration
Registering for Both Kid's Klassic Events? Use this Option Kids Klassic 1k and 2k Run (ages 15 and under): $0.00 per person. Cotton Kids' Klassic shirt to the first 300 pre-registered participants.
Kid's Klassic 2K (15 Yrs and Under)
Kids Klassic 1k and 2k Run (ages 15 and under): $0.00 per person. Cotton Kids' Klassic shirt to the first 300 pre-registered participants.
Kid's Klassic 1K (15 Yrs and Under)
Kids Klassic 1k and 2k Run (ages 15 and under): $0.00 per person. Cotton Kids' Klassic shirt to the first 300 pre-registered participants.
Klassic Kombo 10K Run/5K Run
Registering for the Klassic 10K and 5K Run? Use this option! Kalamazoo Klassic 10k and 5k Run & Walk $30 per person through pre-registration close on Thursday, June 16 at 11:59pm and $35 per person late registration June 17th and 18th. Price of registration for above events includes a short sleeve technical shirt. Online registration ends at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, June 16. Mail-in registrations (with payment) must be received by June 16. Walk-in registrations will be accepted on Friday, June 17, from 4:00-7:30 p.m. at the Maple St. YMCA or on Saturday, June 18, at the Maple St. Magnet School field starting at 6:00 a.m. Cash and Checks Only for Late Registration.
Klassic Kombo 10K Run/5K Competitive Walk
Registering for the Klassic 10K and 5K Walk? Use this option! Kalamazoo Klassic 10k and 5k Run & Walk $30 per person through pre-registration close on Thursday, June 16 at 11:59pm and $35 per person late registration June 17th and 18th. Price of registration for above events includes a short sleeve technical shirt. Online registration ends at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, June 16. Mail-in registrations (with payment) must be received by June 16. Walk-in registrations will be accepted on Friday, June 17, from 4:00-7:30 p.m. at the Maple St. YMCA or on Saturday, June 18, at the Maple St. Magnet School field starting at 6:00 a.m. Cash and Checks Only for Late Registration.
10K Run
Kalamazoo Klassic 10k and 5k Run & Walk $30 per person through pre-registration close on Thursday, June 16 at 11:59pm and $35 per person late registration June 17th and 18th. Price of registration for above events includes a short sleeve technical shirt. Online registration ends at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, June 16. Mail-in registrations (with payment) must be received by June 16. Walk-in registrations will be accepted on Friday, June 17, from 4:00-7:30 p.m. at the Maple St. YMCA or on Saturday, June 18, at the Maple St. Magnet School field starting at 6:00 a.m. Cash and Checks Only for Late Registration.
5K Run
Kalamazoo Klassic 10k and 5k Run & Walk $30 per person through pre-registration close on Thursday, June 16 at 11:59pm and $35 per person late registration June 17th and 18th. Price of registration for above events includes a short sleeve technical shirt. Online registration ends at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, June 16. Mail-in registrations (with payment) must be received by June 16. Walk-in registrations will be accepted on Friday, June 17, from 4:00-7:30 p.m. at the Maple St. YMCA or on Saturday, June 18, at the Maple St. Magnet School field starting at 6:00 a.m. Cash and Checks Only for Late Registration.
Walking
5K Walk
Kalamazoo Klassic 10k and 5k Run & Walk $30 per person through pre-registration close on Thursday, June 16 at 11:59pm and $35 per person late registration June 17th and 18th. Price of registration for above events includes a short sleeve technical shirt. Online registration ends at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, June 16. Mail-in registrations (with payment) must be received by June 16. Walk-in registrations will be accepted on Friday, June 17, from 4:00-7:30 p.m. at the Maple St. YMCA or on Saturday, June 18, at the Maple St. Magnet School field starting at 6:00 a.m. Cash and Checks Only for Late Registration.
About Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo Klassic takes place in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. The local timezone is America/Detroit.
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