First Responder 5K
First Responder 5K is a running race on September 12, 2026 in Mount Pleasant, MI, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (51 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
🏃♂️ Join Us for the First Responder 5K! 🚒🚑
Lace up, step out, and show your support for the heroes who keep Isabella County safe! The First Responder 5K, hosted by SERVPRO of Mt Pleasant, Clare & Houghton Lake, is more than just a run—it’s a celebration of community, courage, and care.
💚 Every stride makes an impact. Proceeds benefit the Isabella County First Responders Fund, which supports training, fire prevention, public safety education, emergency care, hazardous material safety, and other vital programs for local fire departments and first responders.
📅 Date: Saturday, September 12th, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM
📍 Location: Island Park – West Pavilion, 331 N Main St, Mt Pleasant, MI
🎉 Event Highlights
✨ Scenic 5K Course – A well-marked route through Mt Pleasant’s parks and trails, perfect for runners and walkers alike.
✨ Family Fun – Explore a fire truck with the Mt Pleasant Fire Department, enjoy games and fun for the whole family!
✨ Race Perks – Each participant receives a commemorative race t-shirt, a finisher medal, and access to post-race refreshments—including coffee and snacks.
✨ Community Spirit – Celebrate and honor the incredible work of our first responders who dedicate their lives to keeping Isabella County safe.
👟 Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, your participation makes a difference.
👉 Ready to be part of something meaningful? Register today and help us honor our local heroes!
Registration Information:
Early Bird Registration: Save $5 if you register before July 3rd.
Standard Registration: Register by August 27th to guarantee a custom t-shirt.
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, 1 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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51
Days to train
- Race
- First Responder 5K
- Date
- September 12, 2026
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First Responder 5K
Sep 12, 2026