Battle Creek Half Marathon

Battle Creek Half Marathon and 5k

• Half Marathon
• 5k

The Battle Creek Half Marathon and 5k is Battle Creek’s only half marathon event and includes a separate 5k race. The course passes airport runways, the festival grounds of the Field of Flight, and residential areas around Goguac Lake, starting and finishing at Territorial Brewing Company for the in-person races.

Half marathon registration includes an event t-shirt, a finisher's medal, finish line beer for those over 21, free event photos, two Field of Flight wristbands, and a Field of Flight parking pass. 5k registration includes an event t-shirt, finisher's medal, finish line beer for those over 21, free event photos, one Field of Flight wristband, and a parking pass.

Virtual registrations include a bib, medal, and t-shirt with shipping included; virtual registration closes earlier than in-person registration. There are no paper registrations at packet pick-ups and packet pick-up is available prior to race day as well as on race morning; registration is not available on race morning.

Results are posted at the event and made available electronically. Awards are given to the top three overall male and female finishers and to age group categories from 9 and under through 70 and over. Overall and masters winners are not eligible for age group awards and awards may be picked up at the event once results are finalized.

There are no refunds. Registrations may be deferred or transferred; transfers must be completed at least three weeks before the event. If the in-person event cannot occur, participants will be transferred to the virtual event.

Several local businesses provide approved parking lots for participants and a parking map is provided to runners. The event supports Talons Out Honor Flight, the Southwest Michigan hub of the National Honor Flight Network, which helps fly veterans to Washington, D.C. at no charge. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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