Event: "Kill the Hill" 5k Run/Walk
Location: Vassar, MI.
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THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 TITLE PARTNER!
REMAX New Image - TJ Beckman

A scenic and challenging 5K run/walk beginning in downtown Vassar, climbing the M-15 hill, and finishing back near the Cass River area pavilion/downtown.

The course highlights Vassar’s naturalistic charm, local businesses, and strong sense of community. Course will be marked out using signs created by Jason and Jeff at Cold Sky Apparel Co. detailing historical information revolving around Vassar's rich history as a logging community. (BONUS FACT: This year marks the 40th anniversary of the 1986 flood in Vassar!)

THANK YOU, Cold Sky Apparel Co for your generosity to partner with us for the 2026 t-shirts!
Shirts sizes will be requested during race registration and will be made for participants prior to the race. If you're registering prior to September 1st, shirts will be available at packet pickup prior to the race on Sunday, September 20th, 2026. There will be a limited amout of t-shirts available the day of the race for purchase, however, to guarentee you receive a shirt in the correct size, please register and/or order a t-shirt in advance.
(Additional shirts may be ordered directly at:  Cold Sky Apparel Co )

A kid’s "fun run" will take place before the main 5k event for all kids signed up for the 5k. Ages 17 and younger are welcome and this will also be located at the T. North Pavilion in Vassar, Michigan. Start time will be 9:00am for this event.

2026 proceeds for this will go to making this event annual, restoring the Vassar Chamber of Commerce, & more local events! Come join us and let's get moving!

EVENT TIME LINE
8:00am - Packet pickup and Vendors at the T. North Pavilion in Vassar, MI.
9:00am - Kid's Fun Run race starts beginning at the T. North Pavilion.
10:00am - Official "Kill The Hill" event starts at 10:00am beginning at the T. North Pavilion.