Harper Creek Optimist Elementary Run 2026

The Harper Creek Optimist Elementary Run is a one-mile race for 2nd through 5th graders held on the Harper Creek campus in Battle Creek, Michigan. It is open to ages 7 to 11, begins in the early evening, and is organized by the Harper Creek Optimist Club. The course takes participants over practice fields and through woods, featuring grass, dirt trails, and a few small hills. The entry fee is $20, and the top 15 finishers receive medals.