Run Branch County 5k & Half Marathon

Run Branch County 5k & Half Marathon Race Information

<p>Join us for the third annual<b> Run Branch County 5k &amp; Half Marathon</b>! Our event will be held on Sunday, September 6th, 2026 in Coldwater, MI. Start time is 8am. </p> <p><br /><b>Event pricing: </b></p> <p>Opening race fee until 7/31/25: $30 for 5k, $60 for Half Marathon<br />8/01 to 8/30: $35 for 5k, $70 for Half Marathon<br />Race day 8/31: $40 for 5k, $80 for Half Marathon</p> <ul><li>Save $5 off your total transaction if you register 3 or more people at the same time.</li></ul> <p> </p> <p><b>FREE</b> Kids 50 yard dash - please register your child so we have an idea how many children are participating. </p> <p> </p> <p>Participants receive a <b>t-shirt</b> with registrations by 8/1. T-shirts are not guaranteed after 8/1. (5k and half marathon participants only) </p> <p> </p> <p><b>Medals</b> - Finisher medal provided to all 5k and Half Marathon participants.</p> <p> </p> <p><b>Awards </b><br /><b>5K:</b> Top 3 Males, Top 3 Females in age groups 11-13 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70&#43;<br /><b>Half Marathon:</b> Top 3 Males, Top 3 Females in age groups 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70&#43;</p> <p> </p> <p><b>Course map</b>: 5k link <a href="https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5820637516" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HERE.</a> Half Marathon link <a href="https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5904449965" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HERE</a>. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Aid Stations/Restrooms: 5K - 1.5 mile mark (water &amp; 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)</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><b>Packet pickup: </b>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</p> <p> </p> <p><b>Proceeds</b> from the event will provide funding to local athletic organizations to support youth participation.</p> <p> </p> <p>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&#39;s playground. </p> <p> </p> <p>The race will be professionally timed by the <span style="color:#052b9b"><b>Michigan Running Foundation</b></span>. </p>