Flat and fast courses around Shepherd during the Maple Syrup Festival. The 5k walk is non competitive. The 5k will be chip timed in 2026. Kids Fun Run will be at 9AM starting just outside the track finish line. No registration needed for the fun run.
***Please Note: Race giveaways (breakfast ticket, race shirt, and commemorative glass) are guaranteed for everyone who registers by 11:59 pm on 3/31/26 After this date giveaways will be given out in order of registration until gone. Once supply is gone they will be unavailable. As shirt sizes become unavailable they will not show up for you to select. Once sizes are gone they are unavailable. Select a size that is still available or select "no shirt" when you register.
5k Race Divisions: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over.
Packet pickup will be available at the Shepherd High School track complex on Friday as it has in the past. Exact times will be emailed the week of the race.
PLEASE use your correct email and one you check often when signing up. If you don't, you will not get race updates or information for packet pickup, etc.
Apr 25, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$30.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Shepherd.
Shepherd is a village in Isabella County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,469 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Coe Township.
Read more launchExplore other exciting events happening in this same region.
location_on Saint Johns, Michigan, US
calendar_today Apr 18, 2026
location_on Corunna, Michigan, US
calendar_today Apr 18, 2026
location_on Grand Ledge, Michigan, US
calendar_today Apr 04, 2026
Hand-picked events we think you’ll love.
Nov 21, 2026
The RUN Manatee 5k series offers THREE adventures to celebrate ONE community. Participants will discover Manatee County…
Read more
Nov 28, 2026
Join us for the annual Turkey Trails 5k/10k! A fun, Thanksgiving-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.The…
Read more
Dec 13, 2026
Join us for the annual Candy Cane Course 5k/12k! A fun, Christmas-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.Th…
Read more
Mar 21, 2027
WE ARE NOW OFFERING AN AQUABIKE DIVISION! Triathlon Information:Join us for the annual Space Coast Triathlon, held in …
Read more