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 Fee: $30 for 5k, $60 for Half Marathon until 7/31/25
• Late Registration: $35 for 5k, $70 for Half Marathon from 8/01 to 8/30
• Race Day: $40 for 5k, $80 for Half Marathon on 8/31
• 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.

T-Shirt 🎽 Participant Perks

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

Medals - Finisher medal provided to all 5k and Half Marathon participants.

🏆 Awards

5K: Top 3 Males, Top 3 Females in age groups 11-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Half Marathon: Top 3 Males, Top 3 Females in age groups 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

🗺️ Course Map

Course map: 5k link HERE. Half Marathon link HERE.

🚰 Aid Stations

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

Packet pickup: Saturday, 8/30, 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 funding to local athletic organizations to support youth participation.

🍔 Vendors

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

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

For more information, visit the official race page: Run Branch County 5k & Half Marathon.