VanWinkle Memorial 5K Run/Walk
VanWinkle Memorial 5K Run/Walk is a running race on August 22, 2026 in Colon, MI.
- Date
- August 22, 2026 (21 days to go)
- Location
- 400 Dallas street, Colon, MI
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us August 22nd at 9am to honor Mr. John VanWinkle and his contributions to Colon and the running community. He passed away in August 2023 and what better way to honor him than to run for charity. Meet at the Colon Community School parking lot and get ready to run or walk the cross country course in his honor and around the athletic grounds for a total 5k. All funds collected and donations go toward a good cause and continuing the annual scholarship.
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
80°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Three Rivers, 17 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Colon, MI
City Elevation
841 ft
Nearest Airport
AZO
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport · 22 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 65 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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21
Days to train
- Race
- VanWinkle Memorial 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- August 22, 2026
- Location
- 400 Dallas street, Colon, MI
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VanWinkle Memorial 5K Run/Walk
Aug 22, 2026