
From the Organizer
Our 8th annual Badges and Bravery 5k! Enjoy the 5k course through Allegan or the Kids Fun Run. We encourage everyone to dress up at their favorite hero! Community friendly event.
After the race, please join us for refreshments and delicious food. Family fun for all ages!
Your registration includes sign-up fee and a finishing medal, individually designed by children participating in therapy at Safe Harbor. Shirts are available for purchase.
Onsite registrations are welcome on race day, but shirts are not guaranteed. Online Registration closes at 11:59pm on 7/31/2026.
In-person registration starts at 8 a.m. on the day of the race for the 5k.
All proceeds from the event will provide a lifeline to victims of child abuse and neglect. If you sign up to run after 12pm (noon) on 07/15/2025, we cannot guarantee shirt size availability.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
81°
Typical Low
58°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Allegan 5ne, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
5,182
as of 2023
Elevation
697 ft
Nearest Airport
AZO
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport · 26 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 30 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Badges and Bravery 5K and Kids' Fun Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Badges and Bravery 5K and Kids' Fun Run
Aug 1, 2026