Joe's Spreading the Sunshine 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- August 22, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk
From the Organizer
Welcome to the 3rd Annual Joe’s Spreading the Sunshine 5k! Let's continue to celebrate the life and smiles of Joe spreading his sunshine everywhere he went!
Race fee is: $35 and includes a race t-shirt if registered by August 7th, 2026. There will only be a limited supply of shirts and sizes after the shirt cutoff date of August 7th, 2026 so please make sure to sign up before then!
5K will start at 9AM at the Shelby Pavilion in downtown Shelby, MI.
Check-In/Packet Pickup will start at 8AM.
Proceeds will go into the Shelby Public Schools General Scholarship Fund, managed by the Oceana Community Foundation, and will be used for a student going to a trade school in Memory of Joseph Veltman.
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
78°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hart 3 Wsw, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Shelby, MI
Population
2,571
as of 2023
Elevation
854 ft
Nearest Airport
MKG
Muskegon County Airport · 31 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 66 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Joe's Spreading the Sunshine 5K Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
75
Days to train
- Race
- Joe's Spreading the Sunshine 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- August 22, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Joe's Spreading the Sunshine 5K Run/Walk?
- Joe's Spreading the Sunshine 5K Run/Walk is a running race held in Shelby, Michigan on August 22, 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 Joe's Spreading the Sunshine 5K Run/Walk?
- Saturday, August 22, 2026 in Shelby, Michigan at Village of Shelby Pavilion, Shelby, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Joe's Spreading the Sunshine 5K Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Joe's Spreading the Sunshine 5K Run/Walk
Aug 22, 2026