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.
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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.
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Additional race information can be found at http://www.kalamazooklassic.org.
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