Run Branch County 5k & Half Marathon

🏃‍♂️ Race 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 Race

FREE Kids 50 yard dash - please register your child so we have an idea how many children are participating.

🎽 Participant Perks

• T-shirts: 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 Map

5k link: HERE.

Half Marathon link: HERE.

🚰 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

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

🎉 Community Support

Proceeds: from the event will provide local athletic organizations with the opportunity/ability to support youth participation.

We will have food vendors and the race start/finish is at an outdoor recreational area which offers outdoor basketball courts, sand volleyball courts, pickle ball/tennis courts, disc golf course, children's playground.

⏱️ Timing Information

The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.