About This Race

The Gene Bednarowski Memorial and Cherry Run takes place on July 4 in Watervliet, Michigan in memory of Gene Bednarowski, a former Watervliet mentor, teacher, and coach. The event offers a 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run, 1 Mile Fun Run, and Virtual 5K, running through neighborhood streets along Paw Paw Lake and through the city of Watervliet. Proceeds support the Watervliet Track and Field Program.

Course & Race Day Details

T-Shirt
Race Swag
1 Mile Fun Run, Virtual 5K Run Walk, 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run: T-Shirt

Awards

Overall male and female winners plus age group winners and placers, 1st - 3rd. 1 Mile youth race awards for the top 10 finishers. 5k run/walk & 10K run awards for the top 3 male and female winners in each division and the overall finishers.

Charity Beneficiary

Watervliet Track and Field Program

Race Weekend Logistics

Packet Pickup

Packet pick up on Friday, July 3 from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM at the Watervliet High School cafeteria and the morning of the race starting at 7:00 AM.

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1 Mile Fun Run 1m
$15.00
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Virtual 5K Run Walk 5K
$35.00
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5K Run/Walk 5K
$35.00
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10K Run 10K
$35.00
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