The 39th Annual Kalamazoo Klassic is organized in partnership by Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) and MRC Industries, Inc. and serves as a fundraiser for MRC, a local non-profit providing support and encouragement to individuals with disabilities. The Kids' Klassic 1k and 2k will be held Friday, June 16th at 6:00pm at the Maple YMCA, and the Kalamazoo Klassic 5k Run/Walk, 10k Run and Team Challenge will be held Saturday, June 17th. The 10k starts at 7:30am, and the 5k at 9:00am at the top of the hill on Maple Street. Both events finish on the field of the Maple Street Magnet School Field at the corner of Maple and Crosstown.