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Yellow Jacket Challenge

Sun April 28, 2024 Greenville, MI 48838 US Directions

Events

5k Run/Walk

$25
($15: Ages 0 - 18)
2:00PM EDT - 4:00PM EDT Price increases after April 19, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

1 Mile Walk

$20 2:00PM EDT - 4:00PM EDT Price increases after April 27, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

Place

111 North Hillcrest
Greenville, MI US 48838

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://www.yellowjacketchallenge.com/.

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: Plenty of shirts still available in all sizes!

5k run/walk Entry Fee: $25 until April 19th.  $30 from  April 20th 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 chipped timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results will be live during the race and on this website.

5k Course Map

THE 5K COURSE IS USATF CERTIFIED. IT IS MOSTLY FLAT AND CONSISTENTLY RECEIVES RAVE REVIEWS. STARTING OUTSIDE THE STADIUM, YOU WILL RUN ALONG THE SCENIC FRED MEIJER FLAT RIVER TRAIL AND RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS. FINISH ON LEGACY FIELD, INSIDE THE STADIUM, IN FRONT OF YOUR CHEERING FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

1 mile Course Map

THE 1 MILE WALK BEGINS BEHIND THE 5K RUNNERS. YOU WILL STROLL ALONG THE FRED MEIJER FLAT RIVER TRAIL AND RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS. FINISH IN THE GREENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PARKING LOT.

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