From the Organizer
What better way to kick off celebrating America's 250th anniversary than running or walking a 5K! This will take place on Saturday, August 22 at 9 AM at Island Park in Mt. Pleasant, MI. The 5K will start and finish near the west pavilion at Island Park and will link up with the Mill Pond Park trail system. The finale of the route will go by Mt. Pleasant's historic cupula located by the county courthouse, as the cupula will be celebrating its 150th anniversary. We also have a 1 mile walk option which will be one lap around the Island Park trail. Both the 5K and the 1 mile walk are FREE! We do encourage donations as they will be directed toward the Isabella County Historical Society. Post-running snacks and refreshments will be provided to participants afterwards. The Mt. Pleasant American Legion Post and Isabella County Historical Society will be helping organize the event. So wear your red, white, and blue and get ready to run, walk, and celebrate 250 years of America!
Any questions, email laepple@mp.edzone.net or call 989-944-5426.
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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
81°
Typical Low
58°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Central Michigan Univ, 1 mi from the venue.
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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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- What is the Mt. Pleasant's America 250 5K?
- Mt. Pleasant's America 250 5K is a running race held in Mount Pleasant, 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 Mt. Pleasant's America 250 5K?
- Saturday, August 22, 2026 in Mount Pleasant, Michigan at 331 N Main St. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
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- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Mt. Pleasant's America 250 5K
Aug 22, 2026