Otsego Ready or Not 5K
Otsego Ready or Not 5K is a running race on August 1, 2026 in Otsego, MI, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- August 1, 2026 (9 days to go)
- Location
- 751 South Farmer St., Otsego, MI
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Event Information
Events
- 5K Run/Walk - 8:00 am Start Time
- 1K Fun Run (FREE) - 7:40 am Start Time Open to anyone under 12. Medal to all finishers.
Same Day Registration
- Participants may register the day of the event - 6:30 am to 7:40 am. Participants will be charged $40.00 the day of the event.
Registration Fees
- Online early registration $30.00
- Late registration (online) $40.00 (Not guaranteed a tshirt)
- Same Day Registration $40.00. Saturday registration must be done on registrant's personal cell phones. (Not guaranteed a tshirt)
- 1K Fun Run is Free!! No tshirt.
Age Classifications & Awards
- Medals will be given to the top three runners in each age division. Divisions include: 5 and under, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-79, 80 and up!
Tee Shirts
- Tee Shirts and sizes are guaranteed for participants registering before midnight July 17th. Limited number of tee shirts available for those registered after July 17th.
Course Record Holders
- Female: Emma Hoffman 2025 16:18.4
- Male: Alex Comerford 2018 15:04
Community Church Challenge
- The Community Church Challenge is a friendly competition involving the churches of our community. Challenge Award Categories include: ** The Faster Pastor (just as it sounds!) ** Participants (participation) ** ** Fastest Church (speed!) ** ** Still Kickin' (senior challenge)
Timing and Results
- This years race will be Chip timed. Results will be posted LIVE on RunSignUp and postings during the race on site. Final results can be found at runsignup.com.
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
81°
Typical Low
58°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Allegan 5ne, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Otsego, MI
City Elevation
785 ft
Nearest Airport
AZO
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport · 18 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 30 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Otsego Ready or Not 5K
Aug 1, 2026