Cereal City Classic
- Date
- June 13–28, 2026
- Distance
- 10K Run · 5K Run/Walk · 5K Run/Walk - VIRTUAL RACE & more
From the Organizer
Race Date:
Live Event - June 13, 2026
- 7:45 am 10K Start Time
- 8:00 am 5K Start Time
Virtual Event - June 13, 2026 to June 28, 2026
- Tee shirts will be Mailed to participants outside a 30 mile radius. Local participants must pick up their tee shirts on Friday or Saturday.
- Virtual Events are OPEN ONLY for participants in the United States. Tee Shirts and Bib Numbers will not be shipped outside of the United States.
Event Schedule:
- Friday Packet Pickup - June 12th, 12:00 (noon) to 6:00 pm @ YMCA Multi Sports Complex
- Saturday Packet Pickup - June 13th, 6:30 am to 7:30 am @ YMCA Multi Sports Complex
- Saturday 10K Race Time - 7:45 am
- Saturday 5K Race Time - 8:00 am
Event Fees:
- Early 5K and 10K Registration - Until May 31st (11:59 pm) $35.00
- Early Registration fees for 12 Years and Under receive a $10.00 discount.
- Late 5K and 10K Registration - June 1st Until Race Day $45.00
- "Same Day" Online (Electronic) Registration Only - Please use your cell phones for registration
Tee Shirts:
- Tee Shirts are guaranteed to participants who register before May 29th. Registrations after May 29th will be available on a "First Come First Serve" basis.
- Virtual Participant's Tee shirts will be Mailed to participants outside a 30 mile radius. Local participants must pick up their tee shirts on Friday or Saturday.
Awards:
- 10K Awards - Overall Male and Female, 1st and 2nd Place Division winners age brackets of 14 and Under,15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-99
- 5K Awards - Overall Male and Female, 1st and 2nd Place Division winners age brackets of 14 and Under,15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-99
- Only awarding top 1st an 2nd place female and male winners in each age bracket
About The 2026 Virtual Event
Participants will have between Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 28 to complete your run. Once you have the 5k/10k/kids run completed you will send in your time to the run sign-up website. Your race shirt and bib will be mailed to you (while supplies last) once you have your 5k/10k/kids run completed. No race awards. When registering for our race, you’ll be directly supporting our emergency relief day camps, free weekly diaper-drive, meal distribution programs and blood drive services during this pandemic. We appreciate your consideration and generosity as we all work together to support our community, neighbors, and local businesses!
Virtual Events are OPEN ONLY for participants in the United States. Tee Shirts and Bib Numbers will not be shipped outside of the United States.
**Virtual Participant's Tee shirts will be Mailed to participants outside a 30 mile radius. Local participants must pick up their tee shirts on Friday or Saturday.
Thanks for your support!
The Cereal City Classic Team
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day 1
Saturday, 6/13
High
86°
Low
61°
Slight chance rain showers then slight chance showers and thunderstorms
Race Day 2
Sunday, 6/14
High
82°
Low
—
Chance rain showers then slight chance showers and thunderstorms
Host City
About Battle Creek, MI
Elevation
842 ft
Nearest Airport
AZO
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport · 22 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 45 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Cereal City Classic, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
5
Days to train
- Race
- Cereal City Classic
- Date
- June 13–28, 2026
Coming Up
More Running races near Battle Creek, MI
Cheetah Chase 5K
5K
Less than a mile away
The Youth Village 5K Run/Walk
Youth
Less than a mile away
Tour de Zoo @ Binder Park Zoo
Less than a mile away
Harper Creek Optimist Elementary Run
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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.
Running
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)
- What is the Cereal City Classic?
- Cereal City Classic is a running race held in Battle Creek, Michigan on June 13, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Cereal City Classic?
- Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Battle Creek, Michigan at 182 Capital Avenue Northeast, Battle Creek, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Cereal City Classic?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Cereal City Classic
Jun 13, 2026