Sun, Oct 11, 2026

Battle Creek Patriot Run

Battle Creek, MI

Registration openAnnual since at least 2022

5K10K

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Aug 31, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Battle Creek Patriot Run

The course runs on the roads of an active Air National Guard base, which gives it a character you won't find at a typical road race. The shorter distance is an out-and-back with one real climb over an overpass, crossed twice. The longer option adds a gravel perimeter road the base runners call the Back Loop, a pond, and a second pass over that same hill in the opposite direction.

The entrance used for the race is a smaller gate, not the main one, and all vehicles are searched on arrival, so plan a little extra time getting in. Packet pickup is near the start area. The base sits in open land, and runners have spotted wildlife in the woods along the course.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

106finishers

21:31winner

40:28median

1:11:01cutoff

Top 3: Christopher Williams (21:31) · Taylor Weidner (21:32) · Carter Hetman (22:52)

6.2 Miles · 2025 results

36finishers

38:19winner

54:19median

1:33:10cutoff

Top 3: Robert Skinner (38:19) · Jared Skinner (38:40) · Ian Steward (43:15)

The Battle Creek Patriot Run has been held every year since at least 2022. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles10/11/2026 08:00$30

6.2 Miles10/11/2026 08:00$40

3.1 Miles10/11/2026 08:00$30

3.1 Miles10/11/2026 00:00$30

6.2 Miles10/11/2026 00:00$40

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Common Questions About the Battle Creek Patriot Run

Will I finish last at the Battle Creek Patriot Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 40:28, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:11:01, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Battle Creek Patriot Run a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (106 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Battle Creek Patriot Run?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 21:31 while the median finisher took 40:28. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.