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Friday, September 25th, 2026
5000 Hosner Rd, Oxford MI
5K
56–71°F · some rain risk
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2025
58–71°F
dry
2024
62–73°F
dry
2023
60–71°F
rain
2022
53–63°F
rain
2021
54–61°F
rain
2020
59–78°F
dry
2019
63–72°F
dry
2018
64–74°F
rain
2017
69–85°F
dry
2016
51–69°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
Join friends and neighbors of Kingsbury for its 16th annual on-campus race. The beautiful terrain that makes up the 100 acres of our incredible campus will challenge both runners and walkers with trails, roads, meadows, and hills in a 5K course that will be as memorable as it is demanding. In addition to the 5K race or obstacle race, a Free Fun Glow Run for younger runners will take place after the completion of the 5K race and obstacle run.
Awards
- Top Finishers: Gift Cards from Hanson's Running Shop will be awarded to the top three male and top three female 5K participants 15+ ($25, $15, $10 for both male and female winners).
- Age Group Prizes: Prizes will also be awarded to the top 5k male and female finishers 14 and under.
- Finisher Medal: Racers who register and pay by September 1, 2025 are guaranteed to receive a commemorative Kingsbury 5k Custom finisher medal.
- Chip Timing: 5k participants will have a chip timer.
Registration Details
- Early Bird Fee: $25 until September 1st.
- Advanced Registration Fee: $35 from September 2nd - 25th.
- Race Day Fee: $40 to sign up on race day.
- Virtual Option: Additional $5 if you need your bib/award shipped to you.
Cougar Mudder Obstacle Course
Join friends and neighbors and conquer the Cougar Mudder 5K Obstacle Course Race. You will climb over walls, crawl under obstacles, complete different tasks, and traverse all types of dry and wet terrain. This is meant for friends to work together and challenge each other to try new things and have fun.
No sign up needed for the free Fun Glow Run.
Event Schedule
- 4:30 - 7:30: Food truck available.
- 4:30 - 5:20 p.m.: Registration.
- 5:30 p.m.: 5K Run/Walk begins.
- 5:35 - 5:45: Obstacle course waves start every minute.
- 7:15 p.m.: 5K Awards Ceremony.
- 7:30 p.m.: Free Fun Glow Run.
Course Details
The course consists of wooded trails, meadows, gravel, hills, and uneven terrain.
Entry Package
Entry fees include post-race refreshment, glow sticks, top finisher prizes for the 5k, and a finisher medal while supplies last (Register and pay by September 1st to be guaranteed your swag).
Contact Information
If you have any questions, please contact Candace LaGest at calagest@gmail.com.
Event Location
The race will take place on September 25, 2026, at 5000 Hosner Rd, Oxford, MI. For more information, visit the official page: Kingsbury Cougar Mudder & Twilight 5K Run or Walk.
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