Yellow Jacket Challenge

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Join us on a Sunday afternoon for an early season 5K run and one mile walk. This is a family-friendly community event to celebrate health, wellness, and physical fitness. The 5K course is USATF certified and endorsed by the Governor's Council for Physical Fitness through the Michigan Fitness Foundation. The race begins near the entrance of Legacy Field at Greenville High School and follows a scenic course along the Fred Meijer Flat River Trail. The return takes runners through nearby neighborhoods and the campus of Montcalm Community College with an exciting finish through the tunnel onto Legacy Field and across the south 30 yard line of the high school football field. Proceeds benefit the Education Foundation of Greenville to support health and wellness initiatives at Greenville Public Schools, including mental health support.

📅 Date & Location

• Date: April 26, 2026
• Time: Race starts at 2:00 PM
• Packet Pick Up: 12:30 PM until 1:45 PM on race day
• Location: 111 North Hillcrest, Greenville, MI

🥇 Awards

Awards will be presented in the following categories:

• Trophies: 5k Overall Male, Overall Female, Masters Male, Masters Female
• Medals: Awarded to the top 3 in each age group (male/female)
• Age Groups: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
• Note: The walk is non-competitive and untimed.

👕 Shirts

Guaranteed with entry through April 17th, available as sizes last after that date.

💵 Entry Fees

• 5k Run/Walk: $25 until April 17th: $30 from April 18th to April 25th with limited shirts: $35 race day with very limited shirts available.
• 1 Mile Walk: $20 until April 25th: $25 on race day with very limited shirts.

⚠️ Safety Note

No dogs, bicycles, scooters, or rollerblades are permitted. Strollers are welcome: please start at the back of the event.

⏱️ Timing

The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results will be live during the race and on this website.

🔗 More Information

For more details, please visit the official race page: Yellow Jacket Challenge.