
From the Organizer
About This Event
New Level Sports Ministries is a Non-profit Student Athlete Support Service, for ages 1 – 18. Our mission is to maximize and balance the intellectual, spiritual, mental and physical elements of all participating student-athletes.
We are committed to assisting our student-athletes to develop purpose driven lives through participation in educational enrichment, personal growth and physical development activities.
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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
82°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Battle Creek Kellogg Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host 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
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Youth Village 5K Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
19
Days to train
Coming Up
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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)
The Youth Village 5K Run/Walk
Jun 27, 2026