Race for YMCA 5K/10K

Early Registration - through June 30, 2024
$30/person

Regular Registration - July 1-18, 2024
$35/person 

Late/Day-Of Registration - Saturday, July 19-20, 2024
$40/person

• No Refunds
• Shirts not guaranteed after 6/23/2024
• Strollers are allowed, no fee for children in strollers.
• Dogs are not allowed.

With a virtual race, you can run the distance anywhere, for example in your neighborhood, on a treadmill, at a nearby park, or on our original course! You will have between Saturday, July 20, and Sunday, July 26 to complete your race and upload your time. Virtual races are self-timed. Virtual participants will still receive this year’s race shirt. Further instructions will be emailed to participants before the virtual race opens.

Packet pickup will be held at the Margaret B. Upton Arboretum on Saturday, July 20 from 7:00 – 8:15 AM.

Participants will receive this year's race shirt and bib.

Must register before Sunday, June 23, 2024, at 11:59 PM to be guaranteed a shirt. Shirts are short-sleeved, cotton material. Shirts will be available for pick up on race day. 

Under 10, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

Trophies will be awarded to the overall male and female winners in the 10K run and 5K run.

Medals will be awarded to the top three females and males in each age group in the 10K run and 5K run to the top three female and male walkers overall, and to all children who finish the event.

Please note only in-person participants are eligible for trophies/medals.

Race for YMCA 5K/10K offers one of the most scenic courses in southwest Michigan. Participants will enjoy the view along the St. Joseph River, Lake Michigan, Silver Beach, Lions Park Beach, and Howard Recreational Trail.

Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.

Please note that city streets will remain open during the event. Be sure to stay within the coned/barricaded lanes. There could be minimal traffic in the oncoming lanes.

Use the Berrien County Courthouse parking lot and stairwell at the north corner of the parking lot rather than crossing Main Street. Limited parking is available at the arboretum.

Porta-potties have been rented to accommodate participants.

Timing is done by Classic Race Management. Results will be posted immediately following the event.

We are excited to offer both in-person and virtual options for the 13th annual Race for YMCA 5K/10K!

Our in-person event needs the following volunteers:

• Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-Up: Volunteers will hand out race packets to participating runners.
• On the Race Course: Volunteers will be placed at various locations throughout the race course to instruct runners on directions. 
• Water Stations: Volunteers will be placed at various stations along the race course to hand out water to participating runners. 
• Clean-Up: Volunteers will help take down the registration tent/tables, load equipment and extra supplies in the trailer, pick up trash, etc. 
• Place me where needed: Volunteers will be placed where they are needed the most.

Please contact Cassie Adams, event volunteer coordinator, at volunteer@ymcagm.org or 269-428-9622 with questions or to volunteer.

We cordially invite you to participate as a sponsor in the 13th annual Race for YMCA 5K/10K. This family-friendly event aims to raise awareness and funding for the Benton Harbor-St. Joseph YMCA’s Annual Campaign.

When you support Race for YMCA, you make our community better and build strength in those who live here. At the Y, our programs encourage healthy families, connect people to supportive resources, give kids a safe place, and inspire social good.

Sponsorships are tax-deductible. You will receive a receipt from the YMCA for your records. If you are interested in sponsoring, please contact Jill Haboush at jhaboush@ymcagm.org or 269-930.3639.