Harper Creek Optimist Elementary Run
Harper Creek Optimist Elementary Run is a running race on September 8, 2026 in Battle Creek, MI, with an entry fee of $20.
- Date
- September 8, 2026 (2 days to go)
- Price
- $20
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
One mile run for 2nd - 5th graders across practice fields and woods on the Harper Creek campus. The terrain consists of grass, dirt trails, and includes a few small hills.
The top 15 finishers will receive a medal.
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Tuesday, 9/8
High
83°
Low
68°
Conditions
Mostly sunny
Chance of Rain
8%
Wind
5 to 9 mph
Host City
About Battle Creek, MI
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
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2
Days to train
- Race
- Harper Creek Optimist Elementary Run
- Date
- September 8, 2026
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Harper Creek Optimist Elementary Run
Sep 8, 2026