Mattawan Wildcat Road & Trail 5K

🏞️ Course Overview

Before we jump into a quick course preview, let’s be upfront—this 5K includes trails. As the name of the event suggests, you’ll be running trails. Consider this your official trail disclaimer.

🛠️ Course Changes

Due to construction around the football and track stadium, this year’s course will look a little different.

• Start/Finish: Starting and finishing at the Elementary School.
• Paved Road: The race begins on a short stretch of paved road leading toward the high school.
• Grassy Area: Cutting over to the grassy area just south of the tennis courts.
• Well-Known Loop: Looping around the cross-country team’s well-known bus loop.

🌲 Trail Experience

And then—it’s trail time. The course continues into the woods, where you’ll hit the best part of this event: the trails.

• Wooded Section: Winding through the wooded section of the course.
• Pavement Finish: Emerging back onto pavement to finish your run.
• School Grounds: Running across school grounds, back to the road.
• Elementary School: Eventually crossing the finish line at the Elementary School.

🍔 Post-Race Amenities

We’ll have food and drinks waiting for you at the end.

• Dog Policy: Dogs are not allowed on the course.
• Harvest Timing: Walkers and those with strollers will need to wait until all runners have started.
• Weather Policy: Rain or shine, we’ll do our best to hold the event, but in cases of dangerous weather, delays or cancellations may occur.
• No Refunds: No refunds will be issued.

👟 Ready to Race?

So lace up those shoes and get ready. The trails are calling.

For more information, visit the race page at Mattawan Wildcat Road & Trail 5K.