Kent City Ridge Run

RACE DATE:  MARCH 23, 2024

Event Location
Kent City High School, Kent City, MI 49330

About This Event
The Kent City Ridge Run is a quality event that has a 15K Run and 5K Run/Walk. Both runs will have aid stations. 15K: combination of rolling, paved and gravel roads before finishing downhill for the last ½ mile—has been nicknamed “Jill’s Hills”. 5K: completely paved, out-and-back style, finishing downhill.  

Start Times

15K Start - 9:20 am5K Start - 9:30 am

Course Maps

15K Course Map:  Click Here for the 15K Course Map5K Course Map: Click Here for the 5K Course Map

Registration Fees
Through January 31 (11:59 pm EST):

$25 Entry Fee (Includes a T-Shirt). $22 Entry Fee for youth 18 years and under (Includes a T-Shirt). $22 Entry Fee for adults 62 years and over (Includes a T-Shirt).

February 1st to February 29 (11:59 pm EST):

$28 Entry Fee (Includes a T-Shirt).$25 Entry Fee for youth 18 years and under (Includes a T-Shirt).$25 Entry Fee for adults 62 years and over (Includes a T-Shirt).

March 1st to March 18th (11:59 pm EST):

$32 Entry Fee (Includes a T-Shirt).NO DISCOUNT for youth 18 years and under (Includes a T-Shirt).NO DISCOUNT for adults 62 years and over (Includes a T-Shirt).

March 19th to March 23rd (11:59 pm EST):

$35 Entry Fee (Includes a T-Shirt).NO DISCOUNT for youth 18 years and under (Includes a T-Shirt).NO DISCOUNT for adults 62 years and over (Includes a T-Shirt).

Virtual options are available for $35.

Family Discount

$3.00 family rate DISCOUNT for 3 or more from the same address. *Mail In Must be post-marked by February 29 or register your family online by March 2.   (11:59 pm)!No Family Discount Registration After March 2.  

Mail In Registration

Mail-in registration is $30.00. Go to the website: Registration form

T-Shirts

T-shirts will be a soft style short sleeve for 2024. There will be no t-shirt guaranteed with later registration after March 9.

Packet Pick Up & Late Registration

Only on Race Day - Packet pick-up and race day registration will be available from 7:30 - 9:00 am.  Restrooms and locker rooms will be available.

Proceeds

Proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society of Kent County, Howard Christensen Nature Center, Kent City Girls on the Run & Kent City XC/T&F Programs.

Amenities

All 15K Run finishers receive a 15K finisher medal.All pre-registered entrants are guaranteed a race t-shirt (if you register for one).After March 9th, T-shirts will be on a first-come, first serve basis for late registration.

Awards

15K and 5K: Overall awards, masters’ awards, grand masters' (60 and over)Choice of awards at least 3 deep in the following age categories: 14 & under, 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+.5K: There will also be a 10 & under group.

Timing

Timing and scoring will be provided by Michiana Timing using a disposable tag system. Results will be posted

Records and Course Maps
See website for records and maps:

www.kentcityschools.org/highschool/communications/kent-city-ridge-run  ORwww.facebook.com/KentCityRidgeRun

Post Race

There will be refreshments in the cafeteria following the races.  There will be an awards table if you'd like to stay to see if you've earned an age group/overall award.  Prizes will not be mailed.