Run Branch County 5k & Half Marathon
- Date
- September 6, 2026
- Location
- 1776 Heritage Dr, Coldwater, MI
- Distance
- Run Branch County 5K · Half Marathon · Kids 50 Yard Dash - FREE
From the Organizer
Join us for the third annual Run Branch County 5k & Half Marathon! Our event will be held on Sunday, September 6th, 2026 in Coldwater, MI. Start time is 8am.
Event pricing:
Opening race fee until 7/31: $30 for 5k, $60 for Half Marathon
8/01 to 8/30: $35 for 5k, $70 for Half Marathon
Race day 8/31: $40 for 5k, $80 for Half Marathon
- Save $5 off your total transaction if you register 3 or more people at the same time.
FREE Kids 50 yard dash - please register your child so we have an idea how many children are participating.
Participants receive a t-shirt with registrations by 8/1. T-shirts are not guaranteed after 8/1. (5k and half marathon participants only)
Medals - Finisher medal provided to all 5k and Half Marathon participants.
Awards
5K: Top 3 Males, Top 3 Females in age groups: 13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Half Marathon: Top 3 Males, Top 3 Females in age groups: 13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Course map: 5k link HERE. Half Marathon link HERE.
Aid Stations/Restrooms: 5K - 1.5 mile mark (water & gatorade only); Half-marathon - 3.6 miles (water/gatorade), 5.0 (water/gatorade/restroom), 6.8 miles (water/gatorade), 9.0 miles (water/gatorade/restroom), 10.6 miles (water/gatorade)
Packet pickup: Saturday, 9/05, 1-4PM, Dr. Robert Browne Recreation Center, 1776 Heritage Dr., Coldwater, MI 49036 Sunday Race day morning starting at 6:00-7:30AM
Proceeds from the event will provide local athletic organizations with the opportunity/ability to support youth participation.
We will have food vendors and the race start/finish is at an outdoor recreational area which offers outdoor basketball courts, sand volleyball courts, pickle ball/tennis courts, disc golf course, children's playground.
The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.
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
76°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Coldwater St School, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Coldwater, MI
Elevation
967 ft
Nearest Airport
AZO
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport · 35 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 71 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run Branch County 5k & Half Marathon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
90
Days to train
- Race
- Run Branch County 5k & Half Marathon
- Date
- September 6, 2026
- Location
- 1776 Heritage Dr, Coldwater, MI
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
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)
- What is the Run Branch County 5k & Half Marathon?
- Run Branch County 5k & Half Marathon is a running race held in Coldwater, Michigan on September 6, 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 Run Branch County 5k & Half Marathon?
- Sunday, September 6, 2026 in Coldwater, Michigan at 1776 Heritage Dr, Coldwater, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run Branch County 5k & Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run Branch County 5k & Half Marathon
Sep 6, 2026