Harper Creek Middle School Invitational Elementary Run 2026

The Harper Creek Middle School Invitational Elementary Run is a one-mile race in Battle Creek, Michigan, for elementary runners in 2nd through 5th grade. It takes place at 7290 B Drive North and begins in the early evening, between 5:30 and 6:00 p.m. EDT. The event is open to ages 7 to 11, with a $20 entry fee. The course features grass fields, wooded paths, and gravel trails, offering children a short cross-country-style run instead of a road race. The top 15 finishers will receive medals. A PDF course map is available, and parents or coaches may contact the race director via the race website with questions.