Sarett Spring Stampede

APR
4
2026
Hit the trails at Sarett Spring Stampede on April 4 at Sarett Nature Center with a 5K run, 5K walk or 1 mile fun run. Family friendly event raises funds for the center's environmental education programs serving 25,000 school children.
Sat 4 Apr 2026
5 kilometers

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Sarett Spring Stampede : April 4, 2026

The event takes place at Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Rd., Benton Harbor, MI 49022. It offers three distances:

  • 5K Run
  • 5K Walk
  • 1 Mile Fun Run

The course uses Sarett Nature Center’s trails. Funds raised support the center’s environmental education programs for over 25,000 school children each year. The fun run has a $1 entry fee and all participants receive a finisher’s ribbon. The event is part of the SWMI RACERS Community Race Series.

Event details

Early packet pickup is offered on Thursday and Friday, April 2 and 3, with additional pickup available on race day. T-shirt availability is guaranteed for participants who pre-register before March 20; after that date shirts are first come, first served. Registration fees change by date: $20 until March 14, $25 from March 15 until April 2, and $30 on April 3 and April 4. Same-day registration is available in 2026 and requires using a cell phone to register on the race site. Members of Sarett Nature Center and SWMI RACERS receive a $3 discount. Age-class awards are offered, with categories from 14 & under up to 75 & over. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5k Run
5 km
5k Walk
1 Mile Fun Run