The Barn Run 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Detroit)
- Location
- Williamston, Michigan
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $35 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 18, 20269:00 AM | $30$35 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Amish-Built Barn Visit & Supporters of the St. Louis Center | – | Oct 18, 20269:00 AM | $30 | – |
| 2K Fall Color Run/Walk with the St. Louis residents | 1 Mile | Oct 18, 20269:10 AM | $30$35 after Oct 1, 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 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K Run/Walk and 2K Fall Color Run/Walk with the St. Louis residents: $30 until Sep 30, then $35 until Oct 16, then $40 until Oct 17.
- Amish-Built Barn Visit & Supporters of the St. Louis Center: $30 until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 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 7:52 AM, and the 5K Run/Walk starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 870 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
343 E Grand River Rd, Williamston, MI 48895
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 18 the day usually runs from 45°F at dawn to 60°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 33% of days. Cold snaps dip to 37°F and hot years reach 73°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.
Race details
- Where
- 343 E Grand River Rd, Williamston, MI 48895Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 870 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 18, 2026), 2024 (May 20, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is The Barn Run?
- Sunday, October 18, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 17, 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 343 E Grand River Rd, Williamston, MI 48895.
From the organizers
Join us for beautiful fall colors at The Barn Run.
Welcome to the start of something extraordinary. Special Needs Charity Inc. is excited to host the inaugural The Barn Run on Oct. 18, 2026. Our organization’s mission is to enrich and support the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities. For our debut race, we are proud to dedicate event proceeds to the St. Louis Center in Chelsea, Michigan — a vibrant, intentional community that has provided residential care and unparalleled support for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities for decades.
5K and 2K Entry Fee: $30 until Sept. 30 (t-shirt guaranteed).
$35 from Oct. 1-16 (t-shirt available as supplies last).