Bramble Ramble

5K Trail Run/Walk & Michael J. Seaman Memorial 10K Run

The Annual Bramble Ramble 5K Trail Run/Walk & Annual Michael J. Seaman Memorial 10K Run is held the third Saturday in September on MCC's Sidney campus. The Kenneth J. Lehman Nature Trails offer more than four miles of trails, which are marked with numbered trail posts and maps are available at most major trail heads. The course is a mix of flat, wide trails and narrow, wooded hills; pavement; and open fields. All proceeds from the race benefit MCC’s Kenneth J. Lehman Nature Trails for improvement, community outreach and education. 

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Bramble Ramble 2025 Event Details:

The Montcalm Community College Nature Trails Committee’s 10th annual Bramble Ramble 5K Trail Run/Walk and 7th Annual Michael J. Seaman Memorial 10K Run is Saturday, September 20 on the college’s Sidney campus. The 10K begins at 9 a.m., the 5K begins at 9:30 a.m. (dogs welcome).  

You can register in advance ($20 per participant) by visiting https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Sidney/BrambleRamble (closing Sept. 17) or you may register the day of the event ($25 per participant) beginning at 8 a.m. until 15 minutes before the start of your event (cash or check only if registering at the event). For more information, email brambleramble@montcalm.edu. 

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Advance registration is $20 per participant and will close on September 17. 

New event details this year:

• New Exercise Science Feedback – The MCC Exercise Science program will be offering free health and fitness screenings such as body composition and blood hemoglobin assessments before and after the race. 
• New Eco-Friendly Perks – As part of our renewed sustainability pledge, we're eliminating single-use plastics and providing every participant with a collapsible silicone cup—a small change that makes a meaningful difference for the trails we love. Thank you to Heather Coe, owner of The Barefoot Dragon Yoga Studio, for sponsoring the reusable cups!
• Shirts That Move with You – This year’s event tee has been upgraded to a moisture-wicking, athletic-grade fabric, designed to keep you cool and comfortable whether you're walking or racing. It’s your choice to order a shirt for $25 during the registration process.  
• Fan-Raffle-tastic! – We're hosting a raffle for race participants with exciting items, including amazing homemade furniture, up for grabs. Thank you to Ken Lehman for donating his hand crafted furniture.
• Outstanding Prizes – As always, we’ll honor overall and age-category winners with unique, standout awards that reflect the spirit of the event. All participants will receive a medal and their choice of event stickers. Thank you to Cheryl Meyer for sponsoring the the top awards for each race!

Bramble Ramble 2024 Race Results

5k run/walk results

Overall male: Caleb Austin – 24:13 

Overall female: Madison Bowman – 24:26 

Male age 40-49 

Jeremy Austin – 50:41 

Male age 60-69 

Rick Kramer – 30:49 

Female age 12 and under 

Sydney Herrick – 42:27 

Courtney Sanders – 32:13 

Lana Sanders – 41:52 

Female age 20-29 

Christine Austin – 32:15 

Female age 30-39 

Courtney Ulman – 32:57 

Allison Sanders – 34:04 

Female 40-49 

Jennifer Wilson – 36:00 

Jennifer Town – 28:49 

Julie Austin – 50:40 

Holly Guilford – 43:49 

Female 50-59 

Cheryl Stacer-McVey – 35:15 

Amy Zdanowski – 49:13 

Female 70-79 

Mary Abbott – 43:05 

10k run results

Overall male: Brian Ames – 54:24 

Overall female: Laura West – 1:11:36 

Male 40-49 

Jeff Hahler – 1:11:47 

Female 50-59 

Beth Ames – 1:17:33 

Sue McWayne – 1:17:33 

Gail Zemmol – 1:28:00