Battle Creek Patriot Run

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

The Battle Creek Air National Guard Base is excited to announce its 4th annual Battle Creek Patriot Run! Come on out and run the roads of the Battle Creek Air National Guard Base. The event will be held on Sunday, September 14, 2025 and is open to the public. Events will include a 5k run/walk and a 10k run. This is a family friendly event and all abilities are welcome to participate. We also encourage families and groups to sign up (discounted pricing available).

🏅 Virtual Patriot Run Option

• Participation: If you can't make the race and still want to participate, sign up for the virtual race.
• Mailing: We will mail out a shirt and medal to you after you register.
• Timing: Run your virtual race any time during the month of September.
• Results Submission: There are no awards for the virtual event, however you can enter your results after you complete your run/walk.

💲 Prices

• 5k Run/Walk: $30 until 07/31, then $35.
• 10k Run: $40 until 07/31 then $45.
• Family Discount: Families and groups of 3 or more registering at the same time will receive $5 off per person.
• Free Entry: Run for free, details below!

🎽 Swag

• T-Shirt: All participants will receive a t-shirt guaranteed with signup thru 8/21.
• Medal: All participants will receive a finishers medal.
• Availability: After 8/21 shirts are not guaranteed.

📅 Packet Pickup

• Gate Opens: 07:00 for packet pickup.
• Race Start: Both races will begin at 8:00 am.

📍 Course Details

See course tab at the top of the page for a detailed course description and 5k and 10k course maps.

💖 Charity Support

Proceeds go to the 110th Wing Family Readiness Office to support struggling military families during the holiday season.

📈 Results

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

🏆 Awards

• 1st Place Medals: Awarded to the 5K Men’s and Women’s Overall Winners, 10K Men’s and Women’s Overall Winners.
• Age Group Medals: For both 5K and 10K for Men and Women in the following age groups: 12 and Under, 13-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

🚪 Important Location Note

Please use the smaller entrance just to the East of the Main Gate. Since this event is located on an active military installation, all vehicles will be searched upon entry. Please remember that marijuana is still federally illegal and not allowed on military installations. Violators will be barred from entry. Use the drop down arrow under Race Info at the top of the page for specific parking information.

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit the race page: Battle Creek Patriot Run.