Go Blue! Go Green! 5k Run & Walk
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Distance
- Go Green! 5k · Go Blue! 5k
From the Organizer
Join us on Saturday, October 17th, 2026!
Whether you are Team Blue or Team Green come out and support your team by joining us for a FUN-filled 5k run/walk at the Memorial Healthcare Wellness Center!
Event Pricing:
$25 until 9/13 shirt guaranteed
$30 - 9/14 to 10/4 shirt guaranteed
$35 - 10/05 to 10/16 shirts available as supplies last
$40 - Race day (no shirts)
Group pricing: Grab your favorite running buddy and we'll give you $3 off per person when you sign up together! Discount automatically applied during checkout, no special code needed!
Runners will start at 9:00 am, anyone interested in walking will begin directly after. The event will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation with live results at the event, and official results posted on this website.
The race route will include easy-to-read signage, mile markers, and volunteers along the way to cheer you on and help way-find if necessary!
All participants receive a GO BLUE! or GO GREEN! shirt (if registered by 10/04/26), and a finisher medal.
The 5k run/walk will take place at Memorial Healthcare Wellness Center in Owosso, MI. The race route is accurate and on pavement (sidewalks and street).
Before and after the race we encourage and welcome any participant to utilize the Memorial Healthcare Wellness Center. Our 360 degree indoor sky track, fitness equipment, locker rooms, showers, sauna, steam rooms, and 89 degree therapy pool will be available for use.
A percentage of proceeds from the event will be donated to a local Shiawassee County non-profit organization.
If you are Team Green sign up for the Go Green! 5k and receive a Go Green! shirt (registered by 10/04).
If you are a Team Blue sign up for the Go Blue! 5k and receive a Go Blue! shirt (registered by 10/04).
Attention all Sororities, Fraternities, Running Groups, ETC!! Save $5 per runner by putting together a group of 5 or more people to run. Teams can be all Go Green! or all Go Blue! Sign up individually by creating or joining a Group/Team during the registration process. Participants 1-4 will automatically be refunded $5 after the 5th person joins the team. Participant #5 will automatically pay $5 less.
Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration will be held on Saturday morning starting at 8:00 am.
The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.
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
60°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
41%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Owosso Wwtp, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Owosso, MI
Population
14,658
as of 2023
Elevation
727 ft
Nearest Airport
FNT
Bishop International Airport · 21 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 68 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Go Blue! Go Green! 5k Run & Walk
- Date
- October 17, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Go Blue! Go Green! 5k Run & Walk?
- Go Blue! Go Green! 5k Run & Walk is a running race held in Owosso, Michigan on October 17, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Go Blue! Go Green! 5k Run & Walk?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026 in Owosso, Michigan at 819 N. Shiawassee St., Owosso, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Go Blue! Go Green! 5k Run & Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Go Blue! Go Green! 5k Run & Walk
Oct 17, 2026