Mark the Barber's Polar Run/Walk for Life
- Date Sun 11th January 2026
- Time 2:00PM EST
- Location Sandusky, Michigan
- Price $27.75
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fitness and fun at Mark the Barber's Polar Run/Walk for Life on Sunday, January 11, 2026, in beautiful Sandusky, Sanilac! Choose between a challenging 5K Run/Walk or a more leisurely 1-mile Run/Walk, all while supporting a great cause. This year, proceeds will benefit the Positive Alternatives Pregnancy Resource Center, which provides vital support and confidential services for women during their pregnancy journey.
The event kicks off at 2:00 p.m. with staggered starts for both distances. Participants will enjoy a scenic course that weaves through the streets of Sandusky and finishes on the picturesque Diamond Trail. All registered participants will receive a finisher medal and a swag bag, and those who sign up by December 31, 2025, will also snag a stylish long-sleeved shirt! With awards for various age groups and refreshments to keep you energized, this is more than just a race—it's a community celebration! Don't miss out on being part of this uplifting event while making a difference in the lives of others. Sign up today!
The event kicks off at 2:00 p.m. with staggered starts for both distances. Participants will enjoy a scenic course that weaves through the streets of Sandusky and finishes on the picturesque Diamond Trail. All registered participants will receive a finisher medal and a swag bag, and those who sign up by December 31, 2025, will also snag a stylish long-sleeved shirt! With awards for various age groups and refreshments to keep you energized, this is more than just a race—it's a community celebration! Don't miss out on being part of this uplifting event while making a difference in the lives of others. Sign up today!
Organiser's Description
Join us on January 11, 2026 for Mark the Barber's 5K Run/Walk and 1 mile Run/Walk. This year Mark has chosen Positive Alternatives Pregnancy Resource Center as the beneficiary of the proceeds from the event. Positive Alternatives offer women support and help them confirm their pregnancy. They offer free and confidential pregnancy services to help you in your pregnancy journey and beyond. They have two locations to serve you in the Thumb: Caro and Bad Axe. Sign up donate today to help this great cause in our area!
The event will be run through the streets of Sandusky and finish on the Diamond Trail. Packet pick up and awards ceremony will take place inside Maple Valley Elementary School, 138 Maple Valley St., Sandusky, MICHIGAN.
WE STILL HAVE THE WALK ONLY OPTION FOR THE 5K. THIS RACE IS FOR COMPETITIVE WALKERS.
SHIRT GIVEAWAY IS A COTTON BLEND AND IT IS LONG-SLEEVED!!
All participants will receive a swag bag and a finisher medal. If you register by 12-31-25 you will also get a Long Sleeve Shirt. To guarantee a shirt you must register by December 31, 2025.
Age group awards will also be given out after 5K race.
RACE TIME: 2:00 p.m. - 1 Mile Run/Walk and 5K Run/Walk. Starts may be staggered. Event will be timed by Miller Race Management.
REGISTRATION: Early Bird fee of $20; good through 11:59 p.m. on 11-30-25, next price is $25 per person until 11:59 p.m. on 1231-25. Then the price increases to $30 until Noon on 1-9-26. After that time it is automatically a Same Day Registration of $35. (You can pay at Event that day).
Same day registration will begin at 1:00 p.m. inside Maple Valley Elementary School.
COURSE: The 1 mile course will be on the paved Diamond Trail. The 5K course will utilize the Diamond Trail and city streets, with some dirt roads.
REFRESHMENTS: Water, Coffee and Hot Chocolate with snacks will be available at the awards ceremony.
FACILITIES: Bathrooms inside school and a Porta-John is on site near the start/finish line. Plus the NEW indoor bathroom facility should be open for use.
MORE DETAILS: Long Sleeve Shirts are only available if you register by 12-31-25. Finisher medals go to all who participate in person.
1 MILE AWARDS: Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female mile finishers will receive awards. No age groups.
5K WALK AWARDS: Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female finishers will receive awards. No age group awards.
5K RUN /WALK AWARDS: Age group awards will be given to the Top 3 finishers in the following age groups: 9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 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 & Over
ALL AWARDS will be given after the finish of both races.
Any left over shirts will be available for purchase at Mark's Barbershop, 41 S. Elk Street in Sandusky, MI
ENTRY FEES: $20 By Midnight on 11/30/25; $25 By Midnight on 12/31/25; $30 By Noon on 1/10/26;
$35 After Noon on 1/10 and Same Day Registration at Event (can pay at Event that day).
This is a fundraiser sponsored by Right to Life of Sanilac County to raise funds for Positive Alternatives in Bad Axe and Caro.
The event will be run through the streets of Sandusky and finish on the Diamond Trail. Packet pick up and awards ceremony will take place inside Maple Valley Elementary School, 138 Maple Valley St., Sandusky, MICHIGAN.
WE STILL HAVE THE WALK ONLY OPTION FOR THE 5K. THIS RACE IS FOR COMPETITIVE WALKERS.
SHIRT GIVEAWAY IS A COTTON BLEND AND IT IS LONG-SLEEVED!!
All participants will receive a swag bag and a finisher medal. If you register by 12-31-25 you will also get a Long Sleeve Shirt. To guarantee a shirt you must register by December 31, 2025.
Age group awards will also be given out after 5K race.
RACE TIME: 2:00 p.m. - 1 Mile Run/Walk and 5K Run/Walk. Starts may be staggered. Event will be timed by Miller Race Management.
REGISTRATION: Early Bird fee of $20; good through 11:59 p.m. on 11-30-25, next price is $25 per person until 11:59 p.m. on 1231-25. Then the price increases to $30 until Noon on 1-9-26. After that time it is automatically a Same Day Registration of $35. (You can pay at Event that day).
Same day registration will begin at 1:00 p.m. inside Maple Valley Elementary School.
COURSE: The 1 mile course will be on the paved Diamond Trail. The 5K course will utilize the Diamond Trail and city streets, with some dirt roads.
REFRESHMENTS: Water, Coffee and Hot Chocolate with snacks will be available at the awards ceremony.
FACILITIES: Bathrooms inside school and a Porta-John is on site near the start/finish line. Plus the NEW indoor bathroom facility should be open for use.
MORE DETAILS: Long Sleeve Shirts are only available if you register by 12-31-25. Finisher medals go to all who participate in person.
1 MILE AWARDS: Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female mile finishers will receive awards. No age groups.
5K WALK AWARDS: Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female finishers will receive awards. No age group awards.
5K RUN /WALK AWARDS: Age group awards will be given to the Top 3 finishers in the following age groups: 9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 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 & Over
ALL AWARDS will be given after the finish of both races.
Any left over shirts will be available for purchase at Mark's Barbershop, 41 S. Elk Street in Sandusky, MI
ENTRY FEES: $20 By Midnight on 11/30/25; $25 By Midnight on 12/31/25; $30 By Noon on 1/10/26;
$35 After Noon on 1/10 and Same Day Registration at Event (can pay at Event that day).
This is a fundraiser sponsored by Right to Life of Sanilac County to raise funds for Positive Alternatives in Bad Axe and Caro.
Races
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5K Run or Run/Walk
Incl. $2.75 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
Sun 11th January 2026 (2:00PM EST)
$27.75
Participants can run, run/walk or just walk. However, if you want to just walk, we suggest you enter the 5K Walk. -
5K Walk Only
Incl. $2.75 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
Sun 11th January 2026 (2:00PM EST)
$27.75
Participants in this category are to WALK the entire 5K course. This is a competitive event and there will be awards given. -
1 Mile
Incl. $2.75 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
Sun 11th January 2026 (2:00PM EST)
$27.75
Participants may run, run/walk or walk. This is the only event for the 1 mile. You can walk the entire course.
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