Run Branch County 5k & Half Marathon
- Date Sun 6th September 2026
- Time 7:45AM EDT
- Location Coldwater, Michigan
- Price Free - $65.25
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fitness and community spirit at the third annual Run Branch County 5K & Half Marathon! On Sunday, September 6th, 2026, join fellow runners in Coldwater, Michigan, for a memorable race experience that starts bright and early at 8 AM. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, you can choose between the 5K and the Half Marathon, making it a perfect event for everyone.
Participants can take advantage of early registration pricing, with fees starting at just $30 for the 5K and $60 for the Half Marathon until July 31, 2025. Don't miss out on the chance to earn a finisher medal and a stylish T-shirt if you register by the early deadline. Plus, there’s a FREE Kids 50-yard dash to ensure the whole family can join in on the fun! Enjoy a well-supported course with aid stations and restrooms, and celebrate your accomplishments with awards for the top finishers in various age categories. With food vendors and a vibrant outdoor recreational area, the Run Branch County event promises a fantastic day filled with athletic achievement and community camaraderie. Sign up today and be part of this exciting celebration of health and wellness!
Participants can take advantage of early registration pricing, with fees starting at just $30 for the 5K and $60 for the Half Marathon until July 31, 2025. Don't miss out on the chance to earn a finisher medal and a stylish T-shirt if you register by the early deadline. Plus, there’s a FREE Kids 50-yard dash to ensure the whole family can join in on the fun! Enjoy a well-supported course with aid stations and restrooms, and celebrate your accomplishments with awards for the top finishers in various age categories. With food vendors and a vibrant outdoor recreational area, the Run Branch County event promises a fantastic day filled with athletic achievement and community camaraderie. Sign up today and be part of this exciting celebration of health and wellness!
Organiser's Description
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 MAP: 5k link HERE. [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5820637516] Half Marathon link HERE [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5904449965].
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.
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 MAP: 5k link HERE. [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5820637516] Half Marathon link HERE [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5904449965].
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.
Races
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Run Branch County 5K
Incl. $3.38 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 6th September 2026 (8:15AM EDT)
$33.38
OPENS 14 JAN 26 -
Half Marathon
Incl. $5.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 6th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$65.25
OPENS 14 JAN 26 -
Kids 50 Yard Dash - FREE
Sun 6th September 2026 (7:45AM EDT)
Free
OPENS 14 JAN 26
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