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Sunday, September 6th, 2026
1776 Heritage Dr, Coldwater MI
5K · Half
58–76°F · some rain risk
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2025
49–62°F
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56–70°F
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68–83°F
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61–77°F
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61–77°F
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53–77°F
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56–73°F
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66–73°F
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49–64°F
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72–86°F
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About this race
Event Overview
Join us for the third annual Run Branch County 5k & Half Marathon! Our event will be held on Sunday, September 6th, 2026 in Coldwater, MI. Start time is 8am.
Event Pricing
- Opening race fee until 7/31: $30 for 5k, $60 for Half Marathon
- 8/01 to 8/30: $35 for 5k, $70 for Half Marathon
- Race Day 8/31: $40 for 5k, $80 for Half Marathon
- Group Discount: Save $5 off your total transaction if you register 3 or more people at the same time.
Kids Dash
FREE Kids 50 yard dash - please register your child so we have an idea how many children are participating.
Participant Perks
- T-shirt: Participants receive a t-shirt with registrations by 8/1. T-shirts are not guaranteed after 8/1. (5k and half marathon participants only)
- Medals: Finisher medal provided to all 5k and Half Marathon participants.
- Awards:
- 5K: Top 3 Males, Top 3 Females in age groups: 13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
- Half Marathon: Top 3 Males, Top 3 Females in age groups: 13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Course Maps
Aid Stations/Restrooms
5K: 1.5 mile mark (water & gatorade only); Half-marathon: 3.6 miles (water/gatorade), 5.0 (water/gatorade/restroom), 6.8 miles (water/gatorade), 9.0 miles (water/gatorade/restroom), 10.6 miles (water/gatorade).
Packet Pickup
When: Saturday, 9/05, 1-4PM, Dr. Robert Browne Recreation Center, 1776 Heritage Dr., Coldwater, MI 49036 Sunday Race day morning starting at 6:00-7:30AM.
Proceeds
Proceeds from the event will provide local athletic organizations with the opportunity/ability to support youth participation.
Additional Information
We will have food vendors and the race start/finish is at an outdoor recreational area which offers outdoor basketball courts, sand volleyball courts, pickleball/tennis courts, disc golf course, children's playground.
Timing
The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.
More Information
For further details, visit the event page at Run Branch County 5k & Half Marathon.
Course map
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Run clubs near Coldwater to train with before race day.
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