
From the Organizer
Race
2026 Race Day is Saturday, August 1
5k start time is 8:30 AM. Overall winners and course records will be based off of gun time. Age group awards will be based off of chip time.
Fun Run start time is 9:30 AM.
Course
5k course starts on Hegel Road in front of Goodrich High School. This year we expect to be on an alternate route from the High School. Stay tuned for those details.
Race traffic should utilize the eastbound lane of Hegel.
Race Number Pickup Schedule
Thursday, July 30 @ Bauman's Running & Walking Shop 3:30-6:00 PM
Friday, July 31 @ Goodrich High School 4:00-6:00 PM
Saturday, August 1 @ Goodrich High School 7:00-8:15 AM
Events
Weather
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
82°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Goodrich, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
889 ft
Nearest Airport
FNT
Bishop International Airport · 14 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 49 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Kayla O'Mara Memorial Road Race
Aug 1, 2026