Kal-Haven Trail Run

Kalamazoo, United States • 11 Apr 2026

Kal-Haven Trail Run : event summary

The Kal-Haven Trail Run is scheduled for April 11, 2026, pending final approval from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The event is held on the Kal-Haven Trail State Park in Kalamazoo and runs from the Caboose in Kalamazoo toward South Haven.

Three event formats are offered: Solo Runner, 2 Person Relay Team, and 3-6 Person Relay Team. The solo course is approximately 33.5 miles. The relay format breaks the course into six legs with the following distances:

  • 10th Street to 6th Street - 3.9 miles
  • 6th Street to Kendall - 5.7 miles
  • Kendall to Bloomingdale - 8.0 miles
  • Bloomingdale to Grand Junction - 5.9 miles
  • Grand Junction to Kibbie - 6.5 miles
  • Kibbie to South Haven - 3.5 miles

There are ten aid stations along the route offering food, hydration, and relay exchange points. Solo runners may use up to three drop bags. Return shuttle service and additional shuttles are provided; shuttle options must be arranged and paid for at registration. Packet pickup locations include Mitten Running Co in Portage and the Kal-Haven Trail State Park start area.

Registration is online only and requires payment at the time of registration. To guarantee a commemorative shirt, registration must be received by March 22, 2026. Team rosters may be changed online up to March 31, 2026. All finishers receive a medal. Awards are given in five year age groups and include Male, Female, and Non-Binary categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

34 mi
Solo Runner
34 mi
2 Person Relay Team
34 mi
3-6 Person Relay Team
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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