Run Branch County 5k & Half Marathon

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: $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: 13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 Half Marathon: Top 3 Males, Top 3 Females in age groups: 13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 Course map : 5k link HERE. Half Marathon link HERE . 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, 9/05, 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 local athletic organizations with the opportunity/ability 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, childrens playground. The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation .