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2026 Wood Memorial Trout Run

location_city Kalkaska

location_on Michigan

flag United States

calendar_today 25 Apr, 2026

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About the Event

Join the Kalkaska Cross Country and Track and Field teams as we present the return of the Wood Memorial Trout Run! The Wood Memorial Trout Run commemorates Chad Wood and his father Stafford. Chad was an avid runner and a youth leader in many ways. Stafford was a collegiate runner and ran countless races and marathons, who was one of Kalkaska’s treasured teachers, coaches, and administrators. In their memory, proceeds from the race are used to help fund the Kalkaska High School Cross Country and Track and Field teams. Stafford’s grandchildren and Chad’s niece and nephews have been avid runners; this race is a great way to pay homage to this family that has supported the Kalkaska Community over the years.

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Early packet pickup will be on April 24th in the Middle School gym lobby from 5pm-7pm. Race day checkin starts at 7:00am and ends at 8:15am on April 25th (PLEASE DON'T BE LATE). If you plan to bring a Furry Friend to race with you, please help us keep things tidy. Dogs must remain on-leash at all times and please clean up after them too. We are allowing pets on school grounds this year because there were a lot of requests last year

Races Offered

1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

terrain

Type — Road running

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08:30

10K

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — 10K

terrain

Type — Road running

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09:00

5K

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Road running

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09:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Kalkaska.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 1.2° / 11.7°
wb_sunny -3.9° / 7.3°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 15.2 /
water_drop 68.0%

About Kalkaska

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Kalkaska is a village in Northern Michigan. The population was 2,020 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Kalkaska County.

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