
From the Organizer
1st Annual Crusader Cross Country Classic
Location: Muskegon Catholic Central Monsignor Kehren Stadium
(Use entrances on Barclay St as the entrances on Laketon will be closed)
8:15 am – High School Boys
9:00 am – High School Girls
9:45 am – Alumni & Community Race
Alumni & Community Race:
Open to all. Registration is on RunSignUp
Entry Fee:
Registration is $25 until August 21 (price goes up to $30 on race day)
Race proceeds support the Cross Country and Track & Field programs at MCC.
Packet Pick up:
Starting at 7:15 am at the table inside the stadium
Awards:
TBD
Course: Crusader 5k Course Map
The Crusader 5k is our new course that starts and finishes on the old “cinder” track inside the stadium and goes around the school athletic fields and grounds. The course follows much of the same path as the old course (without the hairpin turn!), so it is still flat and fast and spectator friendly.
Restrooms:
There are plenty of restrooms available inside the stadium.
First Aid:
Athletic trainer is available near the finish line.
Timing:
Chip timing provided by Randy Johnson of MI Time Race Management LLC
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
80°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Muskegon Co Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
37,203
as of 2023
Elevation
622 ft
Nearest Airport
MKG
Muskegon County Airport · 4 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 43 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Crusader Cross Country Classic, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
75
Days to train
Coming Up
2026 Trinity Health Seaway Run
Less than a mile away
Run OHS 5k
Less than a mile away
Arts and Dash 5K
Less than a mile away
2026 Run For Sight 5K
Less than a mile away
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)
Crusader Cross Country Classic
Aug 22, 2026