Run Branch County 5k & Half Marathon

Run Branch County 5k & Half Marathon

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 race fee until 7/31/25: $30 for 5k, $60 for Half Marathon
• 8/01 to 8/30: $35 for 5k, $70 for Half Marathon
• Race day 8/31: $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 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:

• 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 maps: 5k link HERE. Half Marathon link HERE.

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:

• 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 from the event will provide funding to local athletic organizations to support youth participation. 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.

T-shirt:

Participants will receive a t-shirt with registrations by 8/01. Adult sizes XS thru 2XL available. Shirt will be a dri-fit in lime green shock with black logo. Shirts are for 5k and half-marathon participants only. Shirts are not guaranteed after the cutoff date of 8/01.

Thank you to our Sponsors

Race Contact Info

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