Run to Climax

🏃‍♂️ About This Event:

Join us for the 31st annual Run To Climax! This is a scenic Memorial Day race with profits going to our local elementary school. Your participation helps fund materials and activities provided by the Climax-Scotts PTO. Thank you for your support!

Come for the run, stay for more fun! Hang around after the race for the Climax Memorial Day Parade at 10:00, followed by activities at the high school like the classic car show and craft booths.

⚠️ Important Change:

Due to the increased amount of activities and traffic, we will be closing streets to ensure the safety of our runners. Because of this, runners need to plan on finishing within a 1 hour time frame. This means the race will end at 9:00 a.m. and anyone still on the race course will need to move out of traffic's way and continue at their own risk. Thank you for understanding that safety is our top priority.

📅 Event Date:

Memorial Day (Monday), May 25, 2026

📍 Event Location:

Climax United Methodist Church, 133 E. Maple St., Climax, MI 49034

🕗 Event Times:

• Packet Pickup: Sunday May 24th - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the park next to the library
• Race Day Packet Pickup: Monday May 25th - 7:00 am - 7:50 am at the Climax United Methodist Church
• 1 Mile Fun Run: Monday May 25th - 8:00 am
• 7K Race: Monday May 25th - 8:00 am

💲 Registration Fees:

7K Run

• $25 Early Registration: now through April 30, 2026
• $30 Late Registration: May 1st – May 23, 2026
• $35 Sunday and Same Day Registration
• Tee shirts: included in race fee if registered by May 10th.
• Family Discount: Families of 3 or more will receive a $5 discount each if registered together.

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

• $5 Early Registration: now through April 30, 2026
• $5 Late Registration: May 1st – May 23, 2026
• $5 Sunday and Same Day Registration:
• Children 5 and under: free
• Tee shirts: may be purchased during registration for an extra $12 (while supplies last)

📝 Registration Includes:

• Free Street Parking
• T-Shirt
• Refreshments

🥇 Awards:

• Overall Male and Female
• Top 3 finishers: for the following categories: 14 and Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and Over

T-Shirt 🎽 Details:

To be guaranteed a tee shirt, registration must be completed before May 10th (11:59 pm). A limited amount of extra tee shirts will be ordered but will be available on a "First Come First Serve" basis during packet pickup (race day).

⏱️ Timing and Scoring:

Provided by MAC's Sports Timing - Results will be posted LIVE on RunSignUp and during the event and online at www.macssportstiming.com

☔ Weather Disclaimer:

We want everyone to have a fun and safe experience! We hope that our race proceeds without any delay! However, race directors have the right to cancel the race due to inclement weather, or other unforeseen reason that would jeopardize racer or volunteer safety. In these circumstances, refunds will not be made. We thank you in advance for your understanding.

🔗 For More Information:

Visit the race page at Run to Climax.