
From the Organizer
Date: September 19, 2026
Time:
9:00 – 10:15am Packet Pickup
10:30 Race starts
11:30 – Awards – Under the Tent
Location: Start and End at the Three Oaks American Legion Post 204. 204 W. Linden Street, Three Oaks, MI 49128
Cost: $40 Early Registration now until September 1, 2026
Cost: $45 Late Registration after September 1,2026
Participants may register on Saturday using their computer or phone. No Paper Registration will be allowed.
Registration Includes:
Free Parking
T-Shirts only for Early Registration participants only
T-shirt opt out saves $5.00 on registration
Refreshments will be available
Finished Medals
Top 3 Male/Female Awards
Tee Shirts
To be guaranteed a t-shirt, registration must be completed before September 1st.
Timing and Scoring – Provided by T&H Timing- Results will be LIVE on RunSignUp and posted during the event
Weather Disclaimer:
We want everyone to have a fun and safe experience! We hope that our race proceeds without any delay! However, race directors have the right to cancel the race due to inclement weather, or other unforeseen reasons that jeopardize racer or volunteer safety, In these circumstances, refunds will NOT be made. We thank you in advance for your understanding.
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
74°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Laporte, 15 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
672 ft
Nearest Airport
MGC
Michigan City Municipal Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 59 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
Coming Up
Michigan City Extra Mile Youth Camp
16 miles away
Three Oaks Flag Day 5K
Less than a mile away
Bridgman Track & Field F.A.S.T.E.R. Track Camp
9 miles away
Bridgman 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run, & 1.1 Mile Fun Run
9 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
OaktoberFAST 5K
Sep 19, 2026