Uncle John's Orchard Run 5K + 10K
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Location
- 8614 N US-127, St Johns, MI
- Distance
- Uncle John's Orchard Run 5K · Uncle John's Orchard Run 10K · Uncle John’s Orchard Double 5K/10K & more
From the Organizer
Two days. One farm. Full fall weekend.
Uncle John’s Weekend kicks off with the Orchard Run on Saturday, bringing runners onto the farm for a 5K and 10K set in the apple orchards and open fields of Uncle John’s Cider Mill. Want to run them both? No problem. Start times are staggered this year for those that want to grab those extra mils. It’s crisp air, dirt under your feet, and a course that feels like Michigan in September.
This race is dog-friendly. Come for the run. Stay for the weekend.
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
55°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Saint Johns, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About St Johns, MI
Population
7,712
as of 2023
Elevation
750 ft
Nearest Airport
LAN
Capital Region International Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 49 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Uncle John's Orchard Run 5K + 10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
96
Days to train
- Race
- Uncle John's Orchard Run 5K + 10K
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Location
- 8614 N US-127, St Johns, MI
Coming Up
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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 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
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 Uncle John's Orchard Run 5K + 10K?
- Uncle John's Orchard Run 5K + 10K is a running race held in St Johns, Michigan on September 12, 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 Uncle John's Orchard Run 5K + 10K?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in St Johns, Michigan at 8614 N US-127, St Johns, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Uncle John's Orchard Run 5K + 10K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Uncle John's Orchard Run 5K + 10K
Sep 12, 2026