Run Branch County 5k & Half Marathon

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

Join us for the second annual Run Branch County 5k & Half Marathon! Our event will be held on Sunday, August 31st, 2025 in Coldwater, MI. Start time is 8am.

💰 Event Pricing

• Opening race fee: until 7/31/25: $30 for 5k, $60 for Half Marathon
• Pricing period: 8/01 to 8/30: $35 for 5k, $70 for Half Marathon
• Race day pricing: 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 50 Yard Dash

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: Top 3 Males, Top 3 Females in various age groups for both races.
• Course maps: 5k link HERE. Half Marathon link HERE.

🛑 Aid Stations & Facilities

Aid Stations/Restrooms: TBD - details provided soon.

🏨 Hotel Information

Hotel Blocks: Information will be posted soon. See tab along the top of the page for information on special rates for Hotels in the area.

📅 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 athletic scholarships for underprivileged youth within Branch County.

🌭 Event Amenities

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.