Margaret Upton Arboretum, Saint Joseph MI
Saturday, June 13th, 2026
Race Overview
- Date: June 13, 2026
- Location: Margaret Upton Arboretum, Saint Joseph, MI
- 5K Start Time: 9 a.m.
- 1K Fun Run Start Time: 8:40 a.m.
Race Description
- Course: The 5K course will take runners and walkers along the beautiful St. Joseph River and two Lake Michigan beaches.
- Landmarks: Participants will race along Silver Beach, Lions Park Beach and Howard Recreational Trail and then through the Whirlpool Compass Fountain.
- 1K Fun Run: The non-competitive 1K fun run (0.62 miles) begins prior to the 5K with volunteers cheering along the way.
- Family Participation: Parents are encouraged to run with younger children, making it a fun family event.
Awards and Prizes
- Participation Benefits: All participants will receive a race bib, rubber duck award, and t-shirt.
- Race Bibs: Each participant gets their own race bib as part of the registration.
- Awards: Special awards will be given to participants.
- Celebrate Finishes: Join us after the race to celebrate everyone's achievements.
Charity Information
- Foundation: All proceeds from the event will benefit The Alex Mandarino Foundation, founded by Tony & Katie Mandarino in honor of their son, Alex.
- Mission: The foundation is dedicated to helping save the lives of children with neuroblastoma and other rare pediatric cancers.
- Funding Research: The mission is to provide critical funding for research related to the prevention, treatment, and ultimate cure of neuroblastoma.
- Impact: By participating in Alex's Duck Duck Run, you are helping fund new medicine that will increase survival rates of kids with cancer.
Additional Information
- More Details: Visit www.thealexmandarinofoundation.org for more information.
- Registration: Register for the race at Alex's Duck Duck Run.
- Contact: For additional inquiries, please reach out via the contact information on the registration page.
- Community Support: Join us in this community event to support a great cause!
