WMU 9/11 Silent Climb is a running race on September 12, 2026 in Kalamazoo, MI.
From the Organizer
Join us at Western Michigan University’s Waldo Stadium on September 12, 2026, to partake in a remembrance climb for those who sacrificed 25 years ago on 9/11/2001.
For the cause...
Proceeds from this event support:
WMU Veterans and Dependents Scholarship
A needs-based scholarship available to military members currently serving, those who have previously served, and dependents.
Office of Military and Veterans Affairs Emergency Relief Fund.
A specialty program used to provide micro-grants and loans to WMU’s military-connected students to assist them in times of emergency, removing barriers to help them reach their academic goals.
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
76°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Kalamazoo Battle Ck Intl Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
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.
Race Location
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Coming Up
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2 miles away
KAR 1-Mile Challenge
2 miles away
Mitchell 5K
3 miles away
STADIUMTREK - Waldo Stadium 2026
Less than a mile away
Plan your trip
Coming from out of town? There's more to Kalamazoo than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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WMU 9/11 Silent Climb
Sep 12, 2026