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Event Schedule: 7:30 am - 9:00 am: Unload vessels Kayak/Canoe Drop Off: Wagner & Emmett Linear Park 795 Wagner Dr., Battle Creek 7:30 am - 9:15 am: Check In Check in and park vehicle: 15 Carlyle St., Battle Creek 9:30 am: Shuttle to launch site Shuttle bus departs for launch site (travel time 10 min) 9:45 am: Arrive at launch site Safety talk, photo, brief water quality overview 10:15 am: Launch into river Paddle length approx. 1.5 hrs 11:30 am - 1:00 pm: Depart river Music Lunch provided for registered paddlers @ food truck 1:00 pm: Event concludes Visit kalamazooriver.org to learn more and to register.  

ABOUT THIS EVENT: The Battle Creek YMCA proudly presents the 96th Goguac Lake Swim which will take place at Goguac Lake (Willard Beach). Participants will swim 1.15 miles in open water, with times being recorded for overall and age bracket winners. Proceeds from the event will go to help teach kids to swim in our local YMCA "Begin to Swim Program". LOCATION: Goguac Lake: Capital Avenue SW at George “B” Place Willard Beach, Battle Creek, MI US 49015 RACE TIME: 200 Yd Short Course - 8:00 am (Only for kids 16 years and under) 1.15 Mile - 8:30 am 750 M - 8:40 am REGISTRATION: Early registration: By July 1, 2023 (shirt guaranteed) Online registration closes July 06, 2023 (11:59 pm) Late/Same Day Registrations will be allowed. $5.00 INCREASE PRICING FOR EACH EVENT ONLINE REGISTRATION: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/BattleCreek/TheYMCAGoguacLakeSwim COST: 1.15 Mile Swim: $40 750M Swim: $30 200 Yard Short Course: $20 Tee Shirts To be guaranteed a Tee Shirt, participants must register by July 1st (11:59 pm). Extra shirts will be ordered but will be given out on race day on a "First Come, First Serve" basis. Race Contact Info If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race […]

Save the date for the Youth Village 5k Run/Walk. Learn more and register at: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/BattleCreek/TheYouthVillage5KRunWalk

The Cereal City Triathlon & Duathlon showcases the City of Battle Creek and its amenities. The event is hosted at the beautiful Willard Beach on Goguac Lake. With a flat and fast course, the Cereal City Triathlon and Duathlon is a great course to set your personal best. The course and event is perfect for beginners and experienced athletes looking for good competition, great views, and some sweet swag! The Cereal City Triathlon and Duathlon offers a sprint triathlon, a super sprint triathlon (ages 9-18) and a duathlon. All events can be done solo or as a relay of two or three people. Super Sprint Distances: Swim 400 meters, Bike 10K (6 miles), Run approx. 3K (2 miles) Sprint Distances: Swim 500 meters, Bike 20K (12 miles), Run 5K (3.1 miles) Duathlon Distances: Run approx. 3K (2miles), Bike 20K (12 miles), Run 5K (3.1 miles) This is one of the best courses around for a sprint distance triathlon, duathlon, or relay. Training Groups: Are you looking for a group to train with for the triathlon/duathlon? You are in luck! Follow this link to join one of the Cereal City Athletics Triathlon/Duathlon Training groups. The groups meet weekly in the months […]