Join us for the 15th annual Race for YMCA 5K/10K on Saturday, July 18, 2026! Proceeds from the race will benefit the Benton Harbor-St. Joseph YMCA's annual campaign, which provides financial assistance for memberships and programs to local children and families in need. Your support helps guarantee that everyone—regardless of their circumstances or ability to pay—has the opportunity to belong, grow, and thrive at the Y.
Trophies will be awarded to the overall male and female winners in the 10K run and 5K run. Medals will be awarded to the top three females and males in each age group in the 10K run and 5K run, to the top three female and male walkers overall, and to all children who finish the event. Please note that only in-person participants are eligible for trophies/medals.
5K: T-Shirt
10K: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $30.00 | Mar 26 | May 31 |
| $35.00 | Jun 1 | Jul 16 | |
| $40.00 | Jul 17 | Jul 18 | |
| 10K | $30.00 | Mar 26 | May 31 |
| $35.00 | Jun 1 | Jul 16 | |
| $40.00 | Jul 17 | Jul 18 |
Early Registration - through May 31, 2026 $30/person Regular Registration - June 1 - July 16, 2026 $35/person Late Registration - July 17-18, 2026 $40/person No Refunds Shirts not guaranteed after 6/21/2026 Strollers are allowed. No fee for children in strollers. Dogs are not allowed.
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 87 | 56:15 | 32:48 |
| 2024 | 68 | 55:36 | 33:25 |
| 2023 | 74 | 55:58 | 33:43 |
| 2022 | 57 | 59:04 | 32:47 |
| 2021 | 70 | 57:30 | 35:38 |
| 2019 | 66 | 56:28 | 38:31 |
| 2018 | 67 | 53:51 | 35:16 |
| 2017 |
Interested in this race?
Packet pickup will be held at the Margaret B. Upton Arboretum on Saturday, July 18, from 7:00 – 8:15 AM. Participants will receive this year's race shirt and bib.
Use the Berrien County Courthouse parking lot and staircase at the north corner of the parking lot rather than crossing Main Street. Limited parking is available at the arboretum.
| 76 |
| 54:33 |
| 37:00 |
| 2016 | 71 | 52:00 | 36:56 |
| 2015 | 80 | 55:42 | 36:14 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 261 | 33:13 | 15:43 |
| 2024 | 223 | 32:45 | 16:03 |
| 2023 | 165 | 31:10 | 15:52 |
| 2022 | 239 | 32:14 | 15:58 |
| 2021 | 252 | 30:52 | 16:33 |
| 2019 | 280 | 31:10 | 17:01 |
| 2018 | 245 | 32:07 | 16:54 |
| 2017 | 313 | 30:25 | 15:31 |
| 2016 | 315 | 32:49 | 15:55 |
| 2015 | 342 | 31:24 | 15:54 |