Oceana County Vet Day 5K
Oceana County Vet Day 5K is a running race on November 7, 2026 in Shelby, MI, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- November 7, 2026 (107 days to go)
- Location
- Getty Park, Shelby, MI
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Oceana County Department of Veteran's Affairs annual 5K run happens on the second Saturday of November. The race start/end is at the newly renovated Getty Park in Downtown Shelby and follows Industrial Drive north before looping back south on the Hart-Montague Trail.
The Vet Day 5K is the primary fundraising event for the OCDVA and 100% of the proceeds stay in the county to support Oceana County veterans for items like transportation to medical appointments, food pantry, and other needs.
Same day registration will be available. Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the start of race.
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
49°
Typical Low
33°
Chance of Rain
43%
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
City 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.
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Waiting For?
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Oceana County Vet Day 5K
Nov 7, 2026