Run with the Cows 5K
- Date
- August 1, 2026
- Location
- N5274 M-94 West, Chatham, MI
- Distance
- Run with the Cows 5K · Run with the Cows 5K Youth
From the Organizer
August 2, 2025, 9:00 am
Chatham, MI
$30.00 Entry Fee – 17 and under are free
This race is sponsored by the Chatham Lions Club in conjunction with the Alger County Fair.
Pre-register by July 26th to receive a free T-shirt. Late and walk-in registrations are allowed, but will not be guaranteed a T-shirt.
On-site registration and packet pick-up begins at 8:00 am the day of the race.
All participants receive a free T-shirt (if pre-registered), a discount coupon for Ice Cream at Mama Cows, and a day pass
to the Alger County Fair. All proceeds go the Chatham Lions Club to support local community events.
The race will begin at the Peoples State Bank in Chatham and proceed past the cow filled pastures of Michigan State University’s Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center and finish back at the Peoples State Bank.
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
78°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chatham Exp Farm 2.
Host City
About Chatham, MI
Population
123
as of 2023
Elevation
874 ft
Nearest Airport
MQT
Marquette/Sawyer International Airport · 22 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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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run with the Cows 5K?
- Run with the Cows 5K is a running race held in Chatham, Michigan on August 1, 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 with the Cows 5K?
- Saturday, August 1, 2026 in Chatham, Michigan at N5274 M-94 West, Chatham, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run with the Cows 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run with the Cows 5K
Aug 1, 2026