Fit 4 Fall 5K Run/Walk 2026

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Start time: 9:00 AM start (Detroit)
Location: St. Joseph, Michigan
Entry fee: From $30 · goes up to $35 on Oct 4, 2026
Included with entry: Includes a shirt
Fundraising: Takes optional donations when you register

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
5K Run	5K	Oct 10, 20269:00 AM	$30$35 after Oct 4, 2026	–
5K Walk	5K	Oct 10, 20269:00 AM	$30$35 after Oct 4, 2026	–
Virtual 5KVirtual	5K	Oct 10, 20269:00 AM	$25$30 after Oct 4, 2026	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Oct 4, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

$30 until Oct 3, then $35 until Oct 10.

Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Michigan ($30).

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Michigan runs 37:01, about 11:55 a mile, based on 764 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:37 and men in 31:59.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:51 AM, and the 5K Run starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 640 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

200 Broad Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085

Directions to the start

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 10 the day usually runs from 50°F at dawn to 66°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 31% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 77°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Fit 4 Fall 5K Run/Walk cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Become a Race Sponsor

We are excited to announce that for our 2026 race, scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2026, LECO will once again be covering 100% of all race expenses. This means that all money raised through registration fees and sponsorship fees will…

Schedule and packet pickup

Race Details

Live Race. Saturday, October 10, 2026. Chip start: 9 am. On-site registration and packet pick-up opens at 8 am. Race Start Line: Silver Beach County Park, St. Joseph, Michigan. Virtual Race. Race window: October 10 through October 18…

Schedule and packet pickup

Early Packet Pick-up and Registration

Run, Walk, and Virtual Race participants may pick-up packets at the following: Friday, October 9th. Noon to 6 pm. LECO Corporation's RJW Customer Experience Center. 1500 Hilltop Road (next to AutoZone). St. Joseph, Michigan.

Shirt and medal

Registration Fee Includes

Long Sleeve Tri-blend race shirt. Race Bib. Race goody bag (first 500 registrants). Awards and Finisher medals. Post-race snacks and lots of fun!

Awards

Chip Timing. Top Overall Runner Male & Female. Top Overall Walker Male & Female. First, Second, and Third place medals for both Male and Female in the following age divisions: 9 and Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44…

Full details on the race's RunSignup page

Race details

Where: 200 Broad Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 640 feet
Results posted by the race: Race Results
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: 5K
Editions: 2026 (Oct 10, 2026), 2025 (Oct 11, 2025), 2024 (Oct 12, 2024), 2023 (Oct 14, 2023), 2022 (Oct 8, 2022), 2021 (Oct 9, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is Fit 4 Fall 5K Run/Walk?: Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Oct 4, 2026.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Michigan?: At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Michigan ($30).
Do runners get a shirt or medal?: Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?: Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?: 5K.
Where does it start?: 200 Broad Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085.