Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://wmich.edu/campusclassic.
Place
2000 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI US 49008-5477
Description
The 18th annual Homecoming Campus Classic is Saturday, Oct. 8, on the main campus of Western Michigan University and is open to people of all ages. No pets, please.
The 5K Run is open to people of all ages, families and three- to five-member teams, timed with the Chronotrack B-Tag Disposable system.
The 5K Walk and 1K Fun Run are not timed. Parents may run with children at no charge in the 1K event.
Race Contact Info
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SCHEDULE AND EVENT DETAILS
7 a.m.—Free race parking is available until 11:30 a.m. in Lot 13 and the parking ramp on West Michigan Avenue across from the Student Recreation Center.
7 a.m.—Race-day registration and packet pickup at the Student Recreation Center until 9 a.m.
8:45 a.m.—1K Fun Run begins, in front of the Student Recreation Center on Western Avenue. No pets allowed.
9:15 a.m.—5K Run and Walk begin in front of the Student Recreation Center on Western Avenue. No pets allowed.
10:15 a.m.—5K course re-opens to cars. Walkers still on the course should move to the sidewalk to finish the course.
10:15 a.m.—Awards ceremony and refreshments at the Student Recreation Center indoor tennis courts.
The Chronotrack B-Tag Disposable system is being used to time the 5K race. You must use the B-Tag System. There is no return fee with this system. If you use your own chip, your time will not be recorded.
5K course is certified.
Each participant has a chance to win a $500 AAA travel voucher, and will receive a T-shirt and complimentary refreshments.
Each WMU student participant has a chance to win one of 10 WMU parking passes. Must be present and have Bronco Card ID at time of raffle.
Awards
Top male and female overall individual finishers
Top finishers in each of four team divisions
Top male and female finishers in each of 17 age divisions:
7 and younger; 8-11; 12-14; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79; 80 and older.
All top finishers receive a Gazelle Sports gift certificate.
Kids’ 1K participants age 14 and under will receive a participant’s medal.
PACKET PICK UP AND REGISTRATION
Thursday, Oct. 6
Gazelle Sports
4 to 8 p.m., 214 S Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo
Join the fun in downtown Kalamazoo. Enjoy food, prizes, raffle and discounts.
Friday, Oct. 7
Student Recreation Center
4 to 8 p.m. Western Avenue, WMU main campus
Saturday, Oct. 8
Student Recreation Center
7 to 9 a.m., Western Avenue, WMU main campus
Directions
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