From the Organizer
DENSO Denmaru Dash & Battle Creek Corporate Cup 5K
📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
⏰ Race Starts at 9:00 AM
Join the fun—choose your pace:
🏃 Race | 🚶 Walk | 🌿 Stroll
Registration is Free, open to everyone. 🏃♂️ Whether you're a seasoned runner or just here for the music and good vibes, this event is for YOU.
📅 Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026, 5K event at 9:00am
📍 Location: DENSO Recreation Center
🏅 Finisher Medals | 📸 Photo Ops | 🎶 Music | 🏃♀️Fitness and Fun
Bring your family or bring a friend. Let's make memories and miles together!
You are encouraged to wear you Denmaru Dash shirt from 2025 if you have one, or if you are a DENSO employee or dependent you can purchase one at the event for $5.00. After the event the shirts can be purchased in the DMMI Medical Department for $20.00.
🌮🚚The "Cooking with Beans" little Taco Truck will be on site, for hungry participants.
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
70°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Battle Creek Kellogg Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
City 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
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
Coming Up
The Youth Village 5K Run/Walk
4 miles away
Battle Creek Half Marathon and 5k
3 miles away
Harper Creek Optimist Elementary Run
8 miles away
Harper Creek Middle School Invitational Elementary Run
8 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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DENSO Denmaru Dash 5K & Corporate Cup
Sep 26, 2026