Yellow Jacket Challenge

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Date: April 27, 2025
• Location: 111 North Hillcrest, Greenville, MI
• URL: Yellow Jacket Challenge
• Event Type: 5K run and one mile walk

🎉 Race Details

• Course: The 5K course is USATF certified and follows a scenic route along the Fred Meijer Flat River Trail.
• Start Location: Near the entrance of Legacy Field at Greenville High School.
• Finish: Exciting finish through the tunnel onto Legacy Field and across the south 30 yard line of the high school football field.
• Purpose: Proceeds benefit the Education Foundation of Greenville for health and wellness initiatives at Greenville Public Schools, including mental health support.

📅 Schedule

• Packet Pick Up: Available on race day from 12:30 PM to 1:45 PM.
• Race Start: 5K race starts at 2:00 PM.
• Shirts: Limited shirts available, register early!

🏆 Awards

• Trophies: Awarded to 5K Overall Male, Overall Female, Masters Male, and Masters Female.
• Medals: Top 3 in each age group (male/female) receive medals.
• Age Groups: Categories include 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, and 80+.
• Walk: Non-competitive and untimed.

💰 Entry Fees

• 5K Run/Walk: $25 until April 18th, $30 from April 19th to April 27th, $35 race day.
• 1 Mile Walk: $20 until April 27th, $25 on race day.
• Shirts: Very limited availability on race day.

🚫 Safety Information

• Restrictions: No dogs, bicycles, scooters, or rollerblades are permitted.
• Strollers: Welcome, but please start at the back of the event.

⏱️ Timing and Results

• Timed Event: The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.
• Results: Live results will be available during the race and on the event website.