RUN OR SPORT WALK A FANTASTIC ALL TRAIL COURSE!
This non-repeat, all trail course located in the 820 acre Dr. T. K. Lawless County Park is a hidden gem in the beautiful southwest Michigan. This natural scenic odyssey of forest and field includes six charming bridge crossings, lots of streams and small lakes, and, of course, some hills. Sandhill Cranes do frequent this bucolic area, adding charm to the course – take it as a good omen if you see one during your race.
~ Dynamite custom design long sleeve performance T-shirts to all finishers. (Register by Sept 29th to guarantee shirt on race day)
~ Laser cut custom wood award for top two finishers and medals for third in each age group.
~ Water and sport drink on the course and a great re-hydration station at the finish featuring fruit, sport drink, popsicles, potato chips, homemade cookies and water.
~ Chip timing for 5k, 10k and ½ Marathon (Chip timing will close at Noon - course open to 2:00PM)
~ Music DJ at start and finish, and two music stations on the course to inspire participants.
~ Finishers in all races from Cass County, Niles and the Granger area will be listed in an HONOR ROLL in the appropriate newspapers.
~ Race benefits the Cass County Parks and the Dowagiac Rotary Club
~ No parking fee!.[Lawless Park, 15122 Monkey Run Street, Vandalia, MI 49095]
3 WAYS TO REGISTER: ONLINE ~ MAIL ~ RACE DAY
$25 Early/$30 after SEPTEMBER 29 REGISTER ONLINE ONLY: RunSignUp.com
Mail In Registration
Tee Shirts
To guarantee a tee shirt on race day - Registration must be received by Sept 29th. Late entrees will get a shirt later.
Timing and Scoring
Timing and scoring will be done by Mac's Sports Timing. Results will be uploaded LIVE to RunSignup during the event. And also posted during the event for participants to view. Go to www.macssportstiming.com for complete results after the event.
Oct 10, 2026
Distance — 13.1 Miles
Type — Running
09:00
$25.00
Oct 10, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
09:30
$25.00
Oct 10, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
10:00
$25.00
Oct 10, 2026
Distance — 1K
Type — Running
11:00
$0.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Vandalia.
Learn more about the host city, Vandalia.
Vandalia is a village in Penn Township within Cass County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 318 at the 2020 census. It is part of the South Bend–Mishawaka, IN-MI, Metropolitan Statistical Area sometimes referred to as Michiana.
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