Yellow Jacket Challenge

Event Overview

• Date: April 26, 2026
• Location: 111 North Hillcrest, Greenville, MI
• Race URL: Yellow Jacket Challenge
• Event Type: 5K run and one mile walk

About the Race

• Description: 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.
• Course: The 5K course is USATF certified and endorsed by the Governor's Council for Physical Fitness through the Michigan Fitness Foundation.
• Start Location: The race begins near the entrance of Legacy Field at Greenville High School.
• Route: The course follows a scenic trail along the Fred Meijer Flat River Trail, finishing through the tunnel onto Legacy Field and across the south 30 yard line of the high school football field.

Proceeds

• Beneficiary: Proceeds benefit the Education Foundation of Greenville.
• Support: Funds support health and wellness initiatives at Greenville Public Schools, including mental health support.

Packet Pickup

• Time: Available on race day starting at 12:30 PM until 1:45 PM.
• Race Start Time: 2:00 PM.
• Shirt Availability: Limited shirts available, register early!

Awards

• Categories: Trophies for 5K Overall Male, Overall Female, Masters Male, Masters Female.
• Medals: 5K medals awarded to the top 3 in each age group (male/female).
• Age Groups: Categories include 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, up to 80+.
• Walk: The walk is non-competitive and untimed.

Shirts

• Guarantee: Shirts guaranteed with entry through April 17th.
• Availability: Available in sizes while supplies last after that date.

Entry Fees

• 5K Run/Walk: $30 until April 17th, $35 from April 18th to April 25th, $40 on race day (very limited or no shirts available).
• 1 Mile Walk: $25 until April 25th, $30 on race day (very limited or no shirts available).

Safety Note

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

Timing

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