Run Branch County 5k & Half Marathon

Announcing the first annual Run Branch County 5k & Half Marathon! Our event will be held on Sunday, September 1st, 2024 in Coldwater, MI. Start time is 8am. 

Event pricing:

Opening race fee until 8/1/24: $30 for 5k, $60 for Half Marathon
8/02 to 8/31: $35 for 5k, $70 for Half Marathon
Race day 9/1/24: $40 for 5k, $80 for Half Marathon

• Save $5 off your total transaction if you register 3 or more people at the same time.

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

Participants receive a t-shirt while supplies last. (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, Top 3 Non-Binary, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Half Marathon: Top 3 Males, Top 3 Females, Top 3 Non-Binary, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Course map: See tab along the top/side of the page for links to both the 5k and 1/2 marathon course maps

Aid Stations/Restrooms: We will have 3 aid stations (1 serves as the first station and the 4th station) that will be stocked with water and gatorade. Port-a-jons will be at the start/finish, aid stations #1 and #3. There is a DNR port-a-jon at the boat launch on Narrows Rd just about 1 mile after aid station #3.

Hotel Blocks: See tab along the top of the page for information on special rates for Hotels in the area

Packet pickup: Saturday, 8/31, 1-4PM, Dr. Robert Browne Recreation Center, 1776 Heritage Dr., Coldwater, MI 49036 Sunday Race day morning starting at 6:30-7:30AM

Proceeds from the event will provide athletic scholarships for underprivileged youth within Branch County

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. 

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