Battle Creek Patriot Run
Battle Creek Patriot Run is a running race on October 11, 2026 in Augusta, MI, with entry fees from $30 to $40.
- Date
- October 11, 2026 (32 days to go)
- Location
- 2501 26th Street, Augusta, MI
- Price
- $30–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Battle Creek Air National Guard Base is excited to announce its 5th annual Battle Creek Patriot Run! The event will be held on Sunday, October 11th and is open to the public. Events will include a 5k run/walk, a 10k run and new in 2026 a handcycle/wheel chair category. 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).
There is a BIG change this year; our race has moved to the Fort Custer Training Center (not the National Park). All runners please use the main gate on Denso Road; there is a map and address included on this website. Please see the course map and parking sections below for full details. Since we are hosting the race at a military installation; please know that you and your vehicles are subject to search.
Price: 5k run/walk and Handcycle/Wheelchair is $30 until 8/31, then $35, $40 on race day. 10k run is $40 until 08/31 then $45, $50 on race day. Families and groups of 3 or more people registering at the same time will receive $5 off per person.
Swag: All participants will receive a t-shirt guaranteed with thru 9/27. After 9/27 shirts are not guaranteed. In addition all participants will receive a finishers medal.
Schedule: Both races will begin at 8:00 am
Proceeds go to the 110th Wing Family Readiness Office to support struggling military families during the holiday season.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
64°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Battle Creek Kellogg Ap, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Augusta, MI
City Elevation
819 ft
Nearest Airport
AZO
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 37 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- Battle Creek Patriot Run
- Date
- October 11, 2026
- Location
- 2501 26th Street, Augusta, MI
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Battle Creek Patriot Run
Oct 11, 2026