Campaign For Shane 5k
- Date Sun 24th August 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Owosso, Michigan
- Price $28.06
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 10th Annual Campaign For Shane 5K on Sunday, August 24, 2025, in the charming town of Owosso, Shiawassee. This uplifting event honors the memory of PFC Shane Cantu, who bravely served in the Army's 173rd Airborne Brigade and tragically lost his life in Afghanistan on August 28, 2012. As we commemorate 13 years since his sacrifice, the community comes together to keep his spirit alive through this spirited run/walk.
The race kicks off with early packet pickup at the Owosso Farmers Market on Saturday, August 23rd, from 10 AM to noon, and race day packet pickup starting at 7:30 AM. With a chip-timed start at 9 AM, participants will navigate an accurate, paved, and fast course through the streets of Owosso. Registration fees are $25 until August 15th, $30 until August 23rd, and $35 on race day, with limited shirts available. Medals will be awarded to the top finishers in various age groups as well as to the overall male and female winners. After the race, enjoy a complimentary breakfast and connect with fellow
The race kicks off with early packet pickup at the Owosso Farmers Market on Saturday, August 23rd, from 10 AM to noon, and race day packet pickup starting at 7:30 AM. With a chip-timed start at 9 AM, participants will navigate an accurate, paved, and fast course through the streets of Owosso. Registration fees are $25 until August 15th, $30 until August 23rd, and $35 on race day, with limited shirts available. Medals will be awarded to the top finishers in various age groups as well as to the overall male and female winners. After the race, enjoy a complimentary breakfast and connect with fellow
Organiser's Description
10TH ANNUAL RUN/WALK IN HONOR OF PFC SHANE CANTU who was killed in action August 28th 2012 in Afghanistan. Shane served for the Army's 173rd Airborne Brigade.
This year the annual 5k commemorates 13 years since the loss of PFC Shane W Cantu in Afghanistan. The pain of this loss is still sharp but the friends and neighbors and community that run with us on the day are so important in keeping his memory alive!
EARLY PACKET PICK UP AND REGISTRATION at the Farmers Market in Owosso Saturday, August 23rd, 10am to noon.
RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP starts at 7:30 am.
START: Chip start at 9am
REGISTRATION COST: $25 until August 15th, shirt is guaranteed. $30 until August 23rd, limited shirts. $35 Race Day limited shirts.
COURSE: Accurate paved and fast through the streets of Owosso!
AWARDS: Medals to top 3 female and male in age groups: 15 and under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over. Award to overall male and female winner.
RESULTS: Live results texted to your phone and on this web site.
FREE BREAKFAST TO FOLLOW RACE, _donations accepted. _
All PROCEEDS go to help local veterans.
The race will be chip timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION [https://www.facebook.com/michiganrunningfoundation/].
This year the annual 5k commemorates 13 years since the loss of PFC Shane W Cantu in Afghanistan. The pain of this loss is still sharp but the friends and neighbors and community that run with us on the day are so important in keeping his memory alive!
EARLY PACKET PICK UP AND REGISTRATION at the Farmers Market in Owosso Saturday, August 23rd, 10am to noon.
RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP starts at 7:30 am.
START: Chip start at 9am
REGISTRATION COST: $25 until August 15th, shirt is guaranteed. $30 until August 23rd, limited shirts. $35 Race Day limited shirts.
COURSE: Accurate paved and fast through the streets of Owosso!
AWARDS: Medals to top 3 female and male in age groups: 15 and under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over. Award to overall male and female winner.
RESULTS: Live results texted to your phone and on this web site.
FREE BREAKFAST TO FOLLOW RACE, _donations accepted. _
All PROCEEDS go to help local veterans.
The race will be chip timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION [https://www.facebook.com/michiganrunningfoundation/].
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