Mitchell 5K
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $30
From the Organizer
This race is to honor Mitchell Yoshikawa's memory through running. All proceeds will be split evenly between Heritage Christian Academy School, Heritage Christian Academy XC program, Missionary Support and a charitable donation in Mitchell's name. It is my hope that this race will keep his name and spirit alive for many years to come!!
Race Date and Location - Saturday September 12, 2026 at Heritage Christian Academy
The 5k race takes place on a cross-country course that includes trails.
Event Schedule:
Friday Packet Pickup - September 11th, 3:00 to 6:00 pm at Heritage Christian Academy
Saturday Packet Pickup - September 12th, 8:00 am to 9:30 am at Heritage Christian Academy
Saturday 5K Race Time - 10:00 am
Parking – Parking at school.
Event Fees:
5k Run/Walk Race - $30.00
Tee Shirts - T-Shirts are guaranteed to participants who register by August 30th. T-shirts for registrations after August 30th will be available on a "First Come First Serve" basis.
Awards:
5K Awards - Overall Male and Female, 1st Place Division winners age brackets of 14 and Under,15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-99
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
76°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Kalamazoo Battle Ck Intl Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Kalamazoo, MI
Population
73,132
as of 2023
City Elevation
763 ft
Nearest Airport
AZO
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport · 4 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 41 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.
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- What is the Mitchell 5K?
- Mitchell 5K is a running race held in Kalamazoo, Michigan on September 12, 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 Mitchell 5K?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Kalamazoo, Michigan at 6312 Quail Run Dr.. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Mitchell 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Mitchell 5K
Sep 12, 2026