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KDP Chocolate Milk Mile

Sat, May 16, 2026, 10:30 AM EDT

Location
Kalamazoo, MI
1000 W Kilgore, 49008
Featured distance
1 Miles
Type
RUN
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At a glance

Run a mile, drink a half-gallon of chocolate milk, and support youth running in Southwest Michigan at this delightfully quirky event.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • For a Cause

Join the KDP Chocolate Milk Mile for a uniquely delightful challenge where you'll run one mile while consuming half a gallon of chocolate milk. This all-ages event combines a fun, quirky athletic feat with community support. Hosted by the Kalamazoo Distance Project, a registered non-profit, registration fees directly cover event costs, with any additional funds benefiting youth running programs in Southwest Michigan. It's a chance to test your limits in a lighthearted way and contribute to a great cause.

What to expect

  • Run a mile, stopping to drink 16 ounces of chocolate milk before each quarter-mile segment.
  • Chocolate milk is provided for all participants.
  • Support the Kalamazoo Distance Project's mission to benefit youth running.

Standout details

  • Drink 1/2 gallon of chocolate milk while running
  • Supports youth running in Southwest Michigan
  • All ages welcome to participate
  • Held at Hackett Catholic Prep Highschool

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The course

  • Rolling
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From the organizer

As of March 27th: The 2026 KDP Chocolate Milk Mile has been post-poned from March 28th to a date TBD (Tentatively May 16th at 10:30am) This message will be updated AS SOON as that date is confirmed.

Welcome to the 2026 K D P Chocolate Milk Mile! This is our third year running. All ages are welcome to participate!

How does it work? Every competitor must finish 16 ounces of chocolate milk before each quarter mile for a total of 1/2 gallon of chocolate milk and 1 mile of running. Chocolate milk will be provided for each competitor!

(If you need an alternative option such as lactose free milk, you must bring it yourself. If you intend to bring your own milk, please send an email to  gavinsehy0@gmail.com so we can buy the correct amount of milk Please only bring your own milk if you really need to. We want everyone to be on an even playing field, thanks!)

When : Saturday March 28th. Check in will begin at 4:45 PM and the race will start right at 5:00 PM with a 5:25 PM cut off time.

Where : The 2026 Chocolate Milk Mile will be held at Hackett Catholic Prep Highschool - 1000 W Kilgore Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49008

Registration and fees:

Early Registration will run from February 1st - March 26th and is $3.

Late Registration will be from March 27th - March 28th before 12PM and will be $6. Walk up registrations are not allowed.

(If price is at all an issue but you'd still like to participate email masondorrick@gmail.com )

Kalamazoo Distance Project is a registered non-profit . We've set the registration price as low as possible to cover only track rental and milk purchases for the estimated number of participants. Any funds beyond hosting costs will be given back to the youth running community in Southwest Michigan!

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