Bauman's Charity Race

Join us on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Kettering University for the annual Bauman’s Charity Race!
Partial proceeds will benefit the Vocational Independence Program (VIP).
📅 Wednesday, July 29, 2026
📍 Kettering University Recreation Center
1700 W. Third Ave., Flint, MI 48504
Race Times
🦸 Superhero 1/2K Dash: 5:45 PM
🏃 5K Run & Walk: 6:00 PM
🚶 1-Mile Fun Run & Walk: 6:20 PM
Crim Training Race Voucher
This is a Crim Training Race Voucher event. Participants using a Crim Training Race Voucher must download and complete the paper registration form from the race website.
The Course
The 100% paved course travels through the beautiful Mott Park residential area, around the park and golf course, and includes portions of the Crim and historic Tuuri race courses.
Plus, enjoy a great downhill finish!
Registration
Early registration must be postmarked by Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Packet Pickup and Late Registration:
📍 Bauman’s Running & Walking Shop
Tuesday, July 28, from 12:00 PM–6:00 PM
📍 Bauman’s Running & Walking Shop
Race Day, July 29, from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Kettering University Recreation Center
Race Day registration begins at 5:00 PM
Entry Fees
5K Run & Walk / 1-Mile Fun Run & Walk
On or before July 22: $30
Late registration: $35
Students — High School and Younger
On or before July 22: $15
Late registration: $20
Student pricing is available in-store using the paper registration form.
Kids’ Superhero 1/2K
On or before July 22: $10
Late registration: $15
🎽 All registered participants receive a high-quality tech shirt!
Shirts for late registrations may not be available on race day.
Awards
🏆 Overall and Masters male and female Run and Walk winners will receive a $50 Bauman’s Running & Walking Shop gift certificate.
🏅 First-place finishers in each age group will receive a $25 Bauman’s gift certificate.
🦸 All Superhero Dash and 1-Mile participants will receive a special award.
All registered participants will also receive $5 off a purchase at Bauman’s Running & Walking Shop.
Age Groups
Runner awards will be presented to Overall and Masters male and female finishers, along with the following age groups:
12 and under, 13–15, 16–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70–74, 75–79, and 80 and older.
Walker awards will be presented to male and female finishers in the following age groups:
19 and under, 20–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70–74, 75–79, and 80 and older.
Heavyweight Division
Special men’s award categories are available for:
• 185–199 pounds
• 200–219 pounds
• 220 pounds and over
Participants must select the appropriate category and provide their weight on the paper registration form.
Facilities and Refreshments
Restrooms, showers, and lockers are available at the Kettering University Recreation Center. Please bring your own towel and lock.
After the race, enjoy plenty of refreshments, fresh fruit, and vegetables at the finish line.
Directions
From I-75, take the Corunna Road exit and travel east to Ballenger Highway. Turn left on Ballenger, then right on Sunset Drive toward the Kettering University campus.
Mail-In Registration
Send completed registration forms to:
Charity Race
c/o Bauman’s Running & Walking Shop
1473 W. Hill Road
Flint, MI 48507
Forms may also be dropped off at the store.
Please make checks payable to:
Bauman’s Running & Walking Shop
Questions?
Contact Bauman’s Running & Walking Shop at (810) 238-5981.
We look forward to seeing you at the starting line!