Run with the Cows 5K
- Date Sat 1st August 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Chatham, Michigan
- Price Free - $30.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the Run with the Cows 5K on Saturday, August 1, 2026! This vibrant event kicks off at 9:00 AM in the picturesque town of Chatham, Michigan, as part of the Alger County Fair festivities. Participants will enjoy a scenic route that winds past the charming, cow-filled pastures of Michigan State University's Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center, wrapping up back at the Peoples State Bank.
With an entry fee of just $30, this race is perfect for runners and walkers alike, and those 17 and under can join for free! Pre-register by July 26th to secure your spot and receive a complimentary T-shirt, plus enjoy a discount coupon for delightful ice cream at Mama Cows and a day pass to the Alger County Fair. On-site registration and packet pick-up begin at 8:00 AM on race day. Join the fun, support the Chatham Lions Club, and experience a day filled with community spirit, laughter, and unforgettable memories!
With an entry fee of just $30, this race is perfect for runners and walkers alike, and those 17 and under can join for free! Pre-register by July 26th to secure your spot and receive a complimentary T-shirt, plus enjoy a discount coupon for delightful ice cream at Mama Cows and a day pass to the Alger County Fair. On-site registration and packet pick-up begin at 8:00 AM on race day. Join the fun, support the Chatham Lions Club, and experience a day filled with community spirit, laughter, and unforgettable memories!
Organiser's Description
August 1, 2026, 9:00 am
Chatham, MI
$30.00 Entry Fee 17 and under are free
This race is sponsored by the Chatham Lions Club in conjunction with the Alger County Fair.
Pre-register by July 26th to receive a free T-shirt. Late and walk-in registrations are allowed, but will not be guaranteed a T-shirt.
On-site registration and packet pick-up begins at 8:00 am the day of the race.
All participants receive a free T-shirt (if pre-registered), a discount coupon for Ice Cream at Mama Cows, and a day pass
to the Alger County Fair. All proceeds go the Chatham Lions Club to support local community events.
The race will begin at the Peoples State Bank in Chatham and proceed past the cow filled pastures of Michigan State Universitys Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center and finish back at the Peoples State Bank.
Chatham, MI
$30.00 Entry Fee 17 and under are free
This race is sponsored by the Chatham Lions Club in conjunction with the Alger County Fair.
Pre-register by July 26th to receive a free T-shirt. Late and walk-in registrations are allowed, but will not be guaranteed a T-shirt.
On-site registration and packet pick-up begins at 8:00 am the day of the race.
All participants receive a free T-shirt (if pre-registered), a discount coupon for Ice Cream at Mama Cows, and a day pass
to the Alger County Fair. All proceeds go the Chatham Lions Club to support local community events.
The race will begin at the Peoples State Bank in Chatham and proceed past the cow filled pastures of Michigan State Universitys Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center and finish back at the Peoples State Bank.
Races
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Run With the Cows 5K
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 1st August 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$30.00
CLOSED -
Run With the Cows 5K Youth
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 1st August 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
CLOSEDYouth 17 and under can participate in this event for free and receive the same items as the paid adults.
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N5274 M-94 West, Chatham, 49816, MI, United States
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