Campaign For Shane 5k
- Date Sun 30th August 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Owosso, Michigan
- Price $28.06
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 11th Annual Campaign For Shane 5k on Sunday, August 30, 2026, in the charming town of Owosso, Shiawassee. This uplifting event honors PFC Shane Cantu, who made the ultimate sacrifice in Afghanistan on August 28, 2012. As we commemorate 14 years since his passing, participants will come together to celebrate his memory and support a noble cause. The 5k race kicks off with a chip start at 9 AM, following early packet pick-up at the Farmers Market on Saturday, August 29, from 10 AM to noon.
Don’t miss this opportunity to run an accurate and fast course through the scenic streets of Owosso! Registration costs $25 until August 21, guaranteeing a shirt, and $30 until August 29 for limited shirts. Race-day registration is available for $35. Medals will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers across various age groups, along with overall male and female winners. After the race, enjoy a free breakfast while supporting local veterans, as all proceeds benefit their efforts. Live results will be provided, ensuring you stay updated on your performance. Join us for a day of
Don’t miss this opportunity to run an accurate and fast course through the scenic streets of Owosso! Registration costs $25 until August 21, guaranteeing a shirt, and $30 until August 29 for limited shirts. Race-day registration is available for $35. Medals will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers across various age groups, along with overall male and female winners. After the race, enjoy a free breakfast while supporting local veterans, as all proceeds benefit their efforts. Live results will be provided, ensuring you stay updated on your performance. Join us for a day of
Organiser's Description
11TH 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 14 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 29th, 10am to noon.
RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP starts at 7:30 am.
START: Chip start at 9am
REGISTRATION COST: $25 until August 21st, shirt is guaranteed. $30 until August 29th, 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 14 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 29th, 10am to noon.
RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP starts at 7:30 am.
START: Chip start at 9am
REGISTRATION COST: $25 until August 21st, shirt is guaranteed. $30 until August 29th, 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/].
Races
-
5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.06 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 30th August 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$28.06
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a reviewLocation
201 E Mason St, Owosso, 48867, MI, United States
Who's In
See who else is doing this event
Be the first
No-one has marked this event as 'Doing' or 'Maybe' yet. Will you be the first?
Campaign For Shane 5k
