The Barn Run
- Date
- October 18, 2026
- Distance
- 5k Run/Walk
From the Organizer
Join us for beautiful fall colors at The Barn Run.
Entry Fee: $30 until 9/30 (t-shirt guaranteed). $35 from 10/1 to 10/16 (t-shirt available as supplies last). $40 race day, online registration only, t-shirt not guaranteed. Ages 18 and under will receive a $10 discount off their entry fee, applied automatically during checkout.
Want to run for FREE?! See details below.
T-shirt: Guaranteed with entries by 10/1, available after that date as supplies last.
Finisher medal: We are excited to offer an Inaugural Medal to all participants.
Course Info: Trail/road run, but mainly trail run, very scenic along the Red Cedar River. Course map provided - coming soon
Awards: Overall winner, Masters, Senior, and top 3 for each age group, Male/Female. 12 & under, 13-14, 15-16, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Packet Pickup: Night before the event at the barn. Times TBD. Morning of the race starting at 8:00 am.
Race cause/Proceeds: Our charity partner is the St. Louis Center - A caring residential community for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities located in Chelsea, Michigan.
The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results will be live and available after the 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
61°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from East Lansing 4 S, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Williamston, MI
Elevation
885 ft
Nearest Airport
LAN
Capital Region International Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 58 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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Coming Up
More Running races near Williamston, MI
Max's Race for The Davies Project
10 miles away
Red Cedar Jubilee .5K (ish)
5K
Less than a mile away
Playmakers Lake Lansing 10K
10K
7 miles away
Run with the Cops
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Barn Run?
- The Barn Run is a running race held in Williamston, Michigan on October 18, 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 Barn Run?
- Sunday, October 18, 2026 in Williamston, Michigan at 343 E Grand River Rd, Williamston, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Barn Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Barn Run
Oct 18, 2026