Battle Creek Half Marathon

The Battle Creek Half Marathon is the only half marathon in Battle Creek. The unique course allows participants to run on airport runways. The event attracts hundreds of participants and spectators from near and far. Due to time constraints on ordering medals and t-shirts, the number of participants will be limited. It is better to register in advance to guarantee your place at the event.

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Race Info

There will be no paper registrations at packet pick-up locations. All registrations must be done online. Packets will be available for pick-up prior to the event.

Awards will be given to the top 3 overall men and women, the best male and female masters and age groups winners. Overall winners and Masters winners are not eligible for age groups awards. There will be no awarding ceremony. Awards will be available at the competition after summing up the results.

Participants may purchase a breakfast and beer ticket during registration and during packet pick-up, subject to availability. It will be available for purchase for both participants and spectators. It will include breakfast with eggs, meat and pancakes and beer. The registration includes: a T-shirt, finisher’s medal, finish line beer, free race photos, 2 wristbands at the half marathon and 1 wristband at the 5K race.

Race Date

July 6, 2024.

Location

2815 6th Ave, Springfield, MI US 49037

Directions

Distances

Half marathon (13.1 miles)
5K

Starting Time

7:00 AM – half marathon
7:15 AM – 5K

Entry Fees

$75 and up – half marathon
$45 and up – 5K

Course Map

You can find the course map and description here: cerealcityathletics.com. Starting at the brewery grounds, the 5K course offers the perfect combination of a highway run with views of jets and the airport grounds. The half marathon distance begins and ends at the brewery.