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Saturday, October 24th, 2026
307 North Franks Avenue, Sturgis MI
5K · 1 Mile
43–57°F · some rain risk
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2025
37–51°F
dry
2024
37–58°F
dry
2023
52–74°F
dry
2022
58–72°F
dry
2021
35–47°F
rain
2020
36–48°F
dry
2019
44–57°F
dry
2018
33–48°F
dry
2017
42–49°F
rain
2016
42–55°F
dry
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About this race
Fall Color Run & Lil' Monster Dash
Join Thurston Woods Village for a fall favorite the whole family can enjoy! Lace up your shoes, grab your costume, and get ready to get colorful this October.
Event Details
- Lil' Monster Dash: 1 mile fun run for kids, starting at 9:00 AM
- 5K Color Run: starting at 9:30 AM
- Participants: Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome!
- Shirts: Every participant gets a white long sleeve shirt and gets doused in five fall-colored powders along the route.
Costume Encouragement
Costumes are welcome and encouraged, so bring your best Halloween spirit!
Lil' Monster Dash Highlights
- Focus: A fun, low pressure 1-mile fun run for kids!
- Activities: A mini scavenger hunt, bubbles, and more along the route!
- Start Time: Kicking off at 9:00 AM right before the big 5K.
- Finish Line: Little ones will feel like champions when they cross the finish line.
Post-Race Activities
- Fresh Food: Fresh popped popcorn
- Fall Treats: Donuts & warm cider
- Photo Ops: Pumpkins, hay bales, and fall decor for photos
- Games: Activities for kids including corn hole, pumpkin tic tac toe, and pumpkin painting
Event Information
- Date: Saturday, October 24
- Location: 307 N Franks Ave, Sturgis, MI 49091 - Thurston Woods Village
- Registration: Includes shirt, bib, post-run snacks, activities and more
Race Day Schedule
- 8:15 AM: Day of registration and packet pick up
- 8:45 AM: Announcements and warm up for Lil' Monster Dash
- 9:00 AM: Lil' Monster Dash begins (1 Mile)
- 9:30 AM: 5K Color Run begins
- 10:15 AM: 5K finish line festivities begin as runners come in & medals handed out
Charity Information
All proceeds go towards our Benevolent Fund, supporting the residents of Thurston Woods Village. Register today and come get colorful with us!
Registration Link
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