5K for the King (2026)
5K for the King (2026) is a running race on September 12, 2026 in Mount Pleasant, MI, featuring the 1 Mile and 5K distances.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (75 days to go)
- Distance
- 1 Mile · 5K
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
A FREE 5K road race and also 5K and 1 mile walk options that start at Zion Lutheran Church! This is an event being brought to the Mt. Pleasant community by Zion Lutheran Church located at 3401 E River Rd in Mt. Pleasant, MI. The goal is to provide fellowship amongst the community of Mt. Pleasant enjoying God’s creation through exercise!
Registration and Shirt Pick-Up
Near the start/finish line from 9:30 AM - 10:25 AM the day of the race.
After the Race
Join us after the race as we host our annual Brat-Fest near the finish line at the pavilion. This online registration is free but we encourage donations toward our youth group. If you donate at least $10, you will receive a Brat-Fest meal which includes a brat, appetizers, dessert, and beverages! We will even be hosting an auto show at the same time. We will also have inflatable jumpy houses, a dunk tank, yard games and other fun entertainment. For more information on the Brat-Fest and auto show, check out the Brat-Fest website: https://sites.google.com/mp.edzone.net/brat-fest/home
T-shirts
The first 25 5K for the King t-shirts ordered will only cost $5. If you would like a t-shirt, please order through this google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-zd7E_IcCHen-UJwlvJHmwp_c5L3L3SpAgWz5hc-WWpU1pQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor
Location
Start/finish line of the race: Zion Lutheran Church by the pavilion (3401 E River Rd). Race starts at 10:30 AM on Saturday September 12, 2026!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
76°
Typical Low
53°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Central Michigan Univ, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mount Pleasant, MI
City Elevation
814 ft
Nearest Airport
MBS
MBS International Airport · 37 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 61 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Days to train
- Race
- 5K for the King (2026)
- Date
- September 12, 2026
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5K for the King (2026)
Sep 12, 2026