Sandusky Run For Life 5K/1 Mile

  • Date Sat 27th June 2026
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Sandusky, Michigan
  • Price $12.25 - $22.75
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the 8th Annual Sandusky Run For Life 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk on Saturday, June 27th, 2026, in the beautiful town of Sandusky, Sanilac. This exciting event kicks off with the 5K run and run/walk starting at 8:00 AM, followed closely by the 1 Mile run/walk at 8:05 AM. Participants can look forward to a fantastic experience, complete with a swag bag, a stylish t-shirt, and a finisher medal for all who cross the finish line.

This year's event introduces a fun twist with designated youth and adult divisions for the 1 Mile run, ensuring that everyone has a chance to win ribbons for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. The 5K also features a competitive walk category, with awards given to the top participants in both male and female divisions. Early bird registration is available for just $20 until April 30th, so don't miss out on the chance to save! Join us for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit while supporting a great cause that benefits Right to Life of Sanilac County. Water, Gator

Organiser's Description

YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN RIGHT TO LIFE OF SANILAC COUNTY ON SATURDAY, JUNE 27TH AT THE DIAMOND TRAIL FOR THE 8TH ANNUAL SANDUSKY RUN FOR LIFE 5K AND 1 MILE RUN/WALK. THE 5K RUN & RUN/WALK WILL BEGIN AT 8:00 AM. FOLLOWED BY THE 1 MILE RUN/WALK WHICH WILL START AT 8:05 AM. PRICES INCLUDES A SWAG BAG, T-SHIRT AND A FINISHER MEDAL; WHICH WILL BE GIVEN TO ALL PARTICIPANTS. SEE AGE GROUP AWARDS BELOW.

NEW FOR 2026: THE 1 MILE WILL HAVE A YOUTH AND ADULT DIVISION. YOUTH ONLY PAY $10 TO PARTICIPATE (OPEN TO ANYONE 17 AND UNDER). 1ST, 2ND, & 3RD PLACE RIBBONS WILL GO TO EACH DIVISION, MALE AND FEMALE, NO AGE GROUPS.

WE HAVE A COMPETITIVE 5K WALK EVENT. PARTICIPANTS MUST WALK THE ENTIRE 5K COURSE AND THERE WILL ONLY BE FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD PLACE AWARDS FOR BOTH MALE AND FEMALE DIVISIONS. IF YOU PLAN TO RUN ANY OF THE 5K YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR 5K RUN - RUN/WALK!

TO GUARANTEE A SHIRT AND YOU MUST REGISTER BY JUNE 20TH!!! IF YOU SIGN UP AFTER THAT DATE YOU WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED TO RECEIVE A SHIRT.

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS ONLY $20 UNTIL APRIL 30TH. REGISTER NOW TO SAVE $$

PRICE INCREASES TO $25 UNTIL MAY 31ST.

PRICE INCREASES TO $30 AFTER THAT.

ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN UNTIL THE DAY BEFORE THE RACE. IT WILL END AT NOON ON JUNE 26TH. ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT NOON SO THAT BIBS CAN BE PROCESSED. AT THIS POINT YOU WILL ONLY BE ABLE TO REGISTER THE DAY OF THE RACE. THERE WILL BE SAME DAY REGISTRATION AVAILABLE FOR A COST OF $35. PLEASE REGISTER BY 7:45 AM.

SAME DAY REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN AT 7:00 A.M. THE RACE WILL BE TIMED AND WE WILL HAVE AGE GROUP AWARDS FOR ALL 5K RUN-RUN/WALK PARTICIPANTS.

AWARDS
1 MILE: NEW for 2026: YOUTH and ADULT divisions. First, Second and Third place overall for both YOUTH and ADULT divisions - no age groups.

5K RUN: 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 and Up.

5K WALK: First, Second and Third overall, Men and Women divisions - no age groups.

ALL RACE AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN OUT NEAR THE PAVILION AT THE END OF THE 5K RACE. SMILE--Finish line pictures will be taken as well. The race will be timed by Miller Race Management.

Packet pick up will also begin at 7:00 A.M. Participants will get a bib, swag bag and shirt upon check-in.

Water, Gatorade and pre-packaged snacks will be provided following the race. Flush toilets on site.

PARKING should be available at the Diamond Trail with extra spots at the Maple Valley Community Center/ISD parking lot. (Just North of the Diamond Trail)

Water will be offered on the course. We will proceed RAIN or SHINE. May delay the start if there is lightning.

Proceeds from this event will help support Right to Life of Sanilac County and their educational outreach in the community.

Races

  • 5K Run

    Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 27th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $22.75

    Run and Run/Walk register here.
  • 5K Walk

    Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 27th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $22.75

    Walkers only register here.
  • 1 Mile - ADULT

    Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 27th June 2026 (8:05AM EDT)

    $22.75

    You can run walk or walk/run this event.
  • 1 Mile - YOUTH

    Incl. $2.25 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 27th June 2026 (8:05AM EDT)

    $12.25

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Location

138 Maple Valley St, Sandusky, 48471, MI, United States

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