11Jul
5k Run
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 10:00
- Entry fee
- $45.00
4th Annual Running for The Edson
Bay City,
Michigan,
United States
241 days left
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Date
11 Jul, 2027
Races
3 distances
Entry fee
$45.00
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Website
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4th Annual Running for The Edson
About the event
Join us for the 4th Annual USS Edson 5K Run on July 12, 2026, as we celebrate the United States 250th birthday. This exciting event helps raise funds for the ongoing preservation efforts of the USS Edson, ensuring that this historic ship can continue to be shared with future generations.
Race Highlights: Authentic gun start from the USS Edson’s cannon
Special race-day shirt and commemorative medal for all participants
Free admission to the USS Edson Museum for a self-guided tour
Pre- and post-race stretching assistance from Freeland Sports Rehab
Snacks and water provided for all runners
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to support a great cause, this event is perfect for everyone. Get your running shoes on and join us as we race to preserve history, support veterans, and have a great time on the grounds of this historic ship!
Registration:
Sign up today to secure your spot in this one-of-a-kind event and help us continue our mission of preserving the USS Edson.
Races offered
11Jul
5k Walk
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 10:00
- Entry fee
- $45.00
11Jul
5k walk or Run
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 10:00
- Entry fee
- $45.00
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for July in Bay City.
Temperature18.2° / 27.4°
Feels like18.1° / 27.6°
Sunshine hours12h 41m
Rainfall2.9 mm
Snowfall—
Wind10.6 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity71.1%
Max UV indexVery High (8.0)
Sweat lossHigh
Course conditionsHard and dry surface
Sunrise06:09
Sunset21:12
About Bay City
Learn more about the host city, Bay City.
Bay City is a city in Central Michigan. A former lumbering/mill town that was incorporated in 1865, it was at one time the home of the celebrity Madonna, which is commemorated in a mural downtown.
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