Sarett Spring Stampede

Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location: Benton Harbor, MI; 2300 Benton Center Rd., 49022
Type: RUN

Official registration

At a glance

Explore nature trails and support environmental education for kids at this welcoming 5K run and walk in Benton Harbor.

Fun
Scenic
Competitive
For a Cause

Who it's for

Beginner Friendly

Great for: beginners, cause-driven runners

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

The Sarett Spring Stampede offers a 5K run and walk on the unique nature trails of Sarett Nature Center. This event is a wonderful way to support environmental education programs for over 25,000 school children annually. Families can enjoy a kids' 1-mile fun run, and competitive runners will appreciate the age class awards as part of the SWMI RACERS Community Race Series.

What to expect

Experience a unique 5K run and walk on the scenic nature trails of Sarett Nature Center.Your participation directly supports environmental education programs for local school children.Kids can join a 1-mile fun run, receiving a finisher's ribbon for their effort.

Standout details

Unique 5K on nature trails
Supports environmental education
Kids' 1-mile fun run with ribbon
Age class awards available

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Sat, Apr 4, 8:30 AM EDT · From $2.56
Opens Jan 3, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Apr 4, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sat, Apr 4, 9:00 AM EDT · From $22.70
Opens Jan 3, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Mar 14, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sat, Apr 4, 9:00 AM EDT · From $22.70
Opens Jan 3, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Mar 14, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

The course

Rolling
Timed race

Vibe Check

Easygoing

5K distance, rolling area, typically mild weather

Rolling area

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

Sarett Spring Stampede Race Information

The Spring Stampede will offer an in-person "LIVE" race option for 2026

The funds raised from this event will help Sarett Nature Center continue to provide environmental education programs for over 25,000 school children each year.

At 8:30 am, the kids’ 1-mile fun run will start. $1 is the entry fee for the fun run and all participants will receive a finisher’s ribbon. You can drop off your entry form at Sarett or mail it to: Mike Mahler at Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Rd., Benton Harbor, MI 49022. You can also register on-line at https://runsignup.com/sarettspringstampede .

Race packets and t-shirts can be picked up at the nature center on Thursday and Friday, April 2nd & 3rd from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and on race morning starting at 8:00 am. Members of Sarett Nature Center and the SWMI RACERS receive a $3 discount. The Spring Stampede is a part of the SWMI RACERS Community Race Series.

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UPDATED INFORMATION

Location Information Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Rd., Benton Harbor, MI 49022

About This Event This unique 5K run and walk will take advantage of Sarett's nature trails. The funds raised from this event will help Sarett Nature Center continue to provide environmental education programs for over 25,000 school children each year.

Event Schedule

Early Packet Pickup on Thursday and Friday, April 2nd & 3rd from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Nature Center) Race Day Packet Pickup (Saturday April 4th): 8:00 am Kids 1 mile fun run (Saturday April 4th): 8:30 am 5K Run and Walk (Saturday April 4th): 9:00 am Entry Fees

Early registration fees - $20.00 until March 14th (11:59 pm) Registration fees - $25.00 from March 15th until April 2nd (11:59 pm) Late Registration fees - $30 on April 3rd and April 4th. Same Day Registration will be available for 2026 - Participants must use Cell Phones to register on the Race Site. **Tee Shirts cannot be guaranteed after March 20th or on Race Day** T-Shirts

T-Shirts are guaranteed for pre-registration participants before March 20th. T-Shirt availability after March 20th will be on a "first come, first serve basis". Please register early!! Kids 1 Mile Fun Run

Kids 1 mile fun run entry fee is $1 and all participants will receive a finisher’s ribbon. 5K Awards and Age Categories

Age class awards for 2026 14 & Under__15-18___19-24__25-29__30-34__35-39__40-44__ 45-49__50-54__55-59__60-64__65-69__70-74__75 & Over

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