Kalamazoo Klassic

About This Event:

The Kalamazoo Klassic is a community event to promote and benefit the MRC Industries.  At least 85% of the net proceeds of the Kalamazoo Klassic benefit MRC Industries, Inc. in its mission to encourage and support individuals living with a disability to achieve their fullest potential through employment, skill-building and active community involvement.  The remaining proceeds benefit Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) in its mission to promote a healthy lifestyle through the sport of running while enhancing the quality of life in the community. 

The 2023 Kalamazoo Klassic 10k Run and 5k Run/Walk, presented in partnership by MRC Industries, Inc. and the Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR), is scheduled for Saturday, June 17th.  We are excited about celebrating our 45th year and we are pleased to announce the 5k Run has been selected as the RRCA State Championship.  The 10k Run starts at 7:30am and the 5k Run/Walk starts at 9:00am at the top of Maple Street Hill in Kalamazoo. 

A virtual option will be offered for both the 10k run and 5k Run Walk. 

For the virtual option, runners and walkers run the 5k and/or 10k course of their choice and input results directly into the system upon completion of the distance (s)  All times must be entered by 11:59 pm on Sunday, July 2nd to be included in the official results.  The virtual race is not eligible for age group awards.  

Race Dates:

• In Person - Live Event - June 17, 2023 
• Virtual Event - June 17, 2023 to July 2nd, 2023

Event Pricing and Registration:

• Registration for both the in-person and virtual Kalamazoo Klassic 5k Run/Walk and/or 10k Run closes Thursday, June 15th at 11:59pm.   Late Registration will be available on Friday June 16th (12:00 am)  $35.00 Late Registration Pricing.  
• In Person Live Event
  • $30 for the first in-person event (5k Run or 5k Walk or 10k Run)
    An additional $10 for the second in-person event (5k Run or 5k Walk and 10k Run combination).  Runners/walkers who participate in both the 5k Run or 5k Walk and the 10k run will receive two medals – one for each event.  A 5k Run and 5k Walk combination is not available for the live event.
• Virtual Event
  • $30 for the first virtual event (5k Run or 5k Walk or 10k Run)
    An additional $5 for the second virtual event (5k Run, 5k Walk and/or 10k Run combination) (Includes two medals)
• *A group discount of $5 off per individual is available for both the in-person and virtual events.  
• Shirt size and availability cannot be guaranteed after Sunday, June 4th.   After June 5th shirt sizing it is subject to available inventory.

Race Information:

• In Person Live Event
  • 10K Start Time - 7:30 am
  • 5K Start Time - 9:00 am  (All 5K participants must begin/start by 9:10 am)
• Virtual Race Event
  • Virtual Race Participants have between June 17th and July 2nd to submit there race times to RunSignUp site. 

Tee Shirt Information:

• Tee Shirt size and availability cannot be guaranteed after Sunday, June 4th.   After June 5th shirt sizing it is subject to available inventory.

Race Amenities:

• A high quality custom finisher medal (s)
• Soft weave polyester/rayon/cotton blend shirt

Questions regarding the Kalamazoo Klassic 5k Run/Walk and 10k Run should be directed to Bonnie Sexton at bsexton@mrcindustries.org or 269-343-0747, x208.