Kal-Haven Trail Run

Kal-Haven Trail Run Race Information

<p><span style="color:#000000"><strong><u>April 11th - <em>Date Pending DNR FINAL APPROVAL</em></u></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><strong><u>About This Event:<br /></u></strong><span style="font-size:12pt">The Kal-Haven Trail Run is the Southwest Michigan Hometown Ultra, a great first ultra for anyone looking to expand their running beyond 26.2 miles, and a great hometown ultra to keep challenging yourself to a new PR every year. If an ultra is not for you, this run allows participants from all fitness levels to be involved as a 2-person relay team (duo), or 3-6 person relay team. Shake off those winter cobwebs and run the relay with your best run friends!!  </span></span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">The KAR Kal-Haven Ultra Run will be held on the Kal-Haven Trail State Park, offering a scenic, gently downhill run from “the Caboose” in Kalamazoo to South Haven (almost to the beach, but not quite).  There are ten aid stations that will energize runners with food, hydration, and awesome encouragement. These stations also provide runners with relay switch points while also supporting an opportunity for “fans” to support their runners. It’s a day that is sure to be challenging, yet fun. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><strong><u>Important Dates &amp; Times:</u></strong></span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">Race Day - Saturday, April 11, 2026 </span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">Solo Runners – 7:00 AM Start Time</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">2 Person Teams – 7:30 AM Start Time</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">3 to 6 Person Teams – 8:00 AM Start Time </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><u><b>Registration:</b></u></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">Payment must be made when you register - there will be NO payment accepted at packet pick-up or race day. </span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">As well, there is no paper registrations. If you are planning to register day of, please bring a device that you can register on. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><b><span style="color:#000000"><u>Registration Fees:</u></span></b></p> <ul><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong><span style="color:#000000">Online registration WITH Commemorative Shirt (Dec 1 - March 22)  </span></strong></span> <ul><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">Solo Registration - $75</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">2 Person Team Registration - $55 per team member</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">3 to 6 Person Team Registration - $45 per team member</span></li></ul> </li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong><span style="color:#000000">Late / Day-Of Registration (March 23 - April 11) NO SHIRT OPTION when registering AFTER March 22nd </span></strong></span> <ul><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">Solo Registration - $85</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">2 Person Team Registration - $65 per team member</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">3 to 6 Person Team Registration - $55 per team member</span></li></ul> </li></ul> <p> </p> <p><b><span style="color:#000000"><u>Packet Pickup:</u></span></b><span style="color:#000000"></span><span style="color:#000000"></span></p> <ul><li> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">Friday, April 10th, 4pm - 7pm - Mitten Running Co, 6290 S Westnedge Ave Ste A, Portage, MI 49002</span></p> </li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:#000000">Saturday, April 11th <b>(Race Morning),</b> 6am – 7:45am &#64; </span><span style="color:#000000">Kal-Haven Trail State Park, 4143 10th Street N, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 (where the race starts)  </span></span></li></ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><strong><u>Event Information:</u></strong></span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">RRCA Championship Race</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><u>Solo Runners – 7:00 am start</u></span></p> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">Kalamazoo to South Haven, MI ~33.5 miles</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">Solo runners may have up to 3 drop bags</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">Two return shuttles times available; 1:30pm &amp; 3:30pm sharp. Must pay for this at time of registration. No day-of additions. </span></li></ul> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><u>2 Person Teams – 7:30 am start </u></span></p> <ul><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">Kalamazoo to South Haven, MI</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">Exchange in Bloomingdale, approximately half way </span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 );font-size:12pt"><em>Team member substitutions: The team captain may make changes to their teams online up to midnight on 03/31/26</em></span></li></ul> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><u>3 to 6 Person Teams – 8:00 am start</u></span></p> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">Teams with fewer than 6 runners are still required to complete each leg as detailed below.</span> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">10th Street to 6th Street - 3.9 miles</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">6th Street to Kendall - 5.7 miles</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">Kendall to Bloomingdale - 8.0 miles</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">Bloomingdale to Grand Junction - 5.9 miles</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">Grand Junction to Kibbie - 6.5 miles</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">Kibbie to South Haven - 3.5 miles</span></li></ul> </li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">Note – all distances are provided by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 );font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><em>Team member substitutions: The team captain may make changes to their teams online up to midnight on 03/31/2026.</em></span><span style="color:#000000"></span></span></li></ul> <p> </p> <p><u><b><span style="color:#000000">Parking:</span></b></u></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt">Please note that parking is not allowed along 10th Street or along the entrance to the 10th Street Trailhead. Overflow parking is at Center Point Church. There will be a provided shuttle service for everyone attending the Kal-Haven Trail Run. Starting from Center Point Church at 2345 10th St N, Kalamazoo, the shuttle will run on a continuous loop from 6:30am to 8:15am. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><strong><u>The Fine Print:</u></strong></span></p> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">All registrations are final, no refunds or deferments will be given.</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">To guarantee a commemorative shirt, registration must be received by March 22, 2026. IF YOU REGISTER AFTER MARCH 22, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A SHIRT.</span></li></ul> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">Important note for 3 to 6 person <u>COED</u> relay teams</span> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">A coed 3-4 person team must have a minimum of <u>one</u> female runner</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">A coed 5-6 person team must have a minimum of <u>two</u> female runners </span></li></ul> </li></ul> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 );font-size:12pt"><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 );font-size:12pt">Team member substitutions: The team captain may make changes to their teams online up to midnight on 03/31/26.</span></li></ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:#000000"><b>This year&#39;s </b><span style="color:#000000"><b><u>apparel</u></b></span><b>:</b></span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="text-decoration:underline"></span><span style="font-size:12pt">To receive a commemorative shirt, registration must be received by March 22, 2026.   IF YOU REGISTER AFTER MARCH 22, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A SHIRT.</span></span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000"> </span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><strong><u>Awards:</u></strong></span></p> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">All finishers will receive a finisher medal</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">Awards for each event will be broken down to 5 year age groups, and will have awards for Male, Female, and Non-Binary</span> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">Solo event</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">2 Person Relay (overall only)</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">3 to 6 Person Relay (overall only)</span></li></ul> </li></ul>