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Taking a Shot at Breast Cancer 5K Run & 2Mile Walk

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Taking a Shot at Breast Cancer 5K Run & 2Mile Walk

About the Event

Join Us for the 11th Annual Taking a Shot at Breast Cancer 5K Run & 2-Mile Walk!


📅 Sunday, October 4, 2026
📍 Fort Gratiot Trail (Trailhead near Meijer South Parking Lot)
🏃‍♀️ Walk, Run, and Make a Difference!

Kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with us at the 11th Annual Taking a Shot at Breast Cancer 5K Run & 2-Mile Walk in Fort Gratiot, Michigan! Whether you're a competitive runner, casual jogger, or prefer to walk, this family-friendly event welcomes all ages and fitness levels. Show your support by wearing PINK, and help us raise awareness and funds for local breast cancer fighters in St. Clair County. Enjoy a scenic course along the Fort Gratiot Trail, perfect for runners and walkers alike.

💗 Why Participate?

100% of all proceeds stay local to help individuals battling breast cancer through the Taking a Shot at Breast Cancer Fund, managed by the St. Clair County Community Foundation.


📅 Packet Pickup:
📍 Friday, October 2 | 12 PM - 7 PM
📍 Photographs by Emily | 3919 Pine Grove Ave, Fort Gratiot, MI 48059

📅 Race Day 
Race Day Registration Opens 8am
5K Race begins at 9am
Walkers to follow Runners

Packet Pickup:
Packets will also be available for pickup on the morning of the race. Please note that packets not picked up by race day will be forfeited. 

💡 Make a Bigger Impact!

Create a team and run in honor of someone special.
Fundraise for the cause—every dollar supports local breast cancer patients.
Share your race photos using #TakingAShot5K to spread awareness!
👉 Sign up today and help make a difference in our community!

Races Offered

5K Run

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$20.00

2 Mile Walk

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 2 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:05

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$20.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Fort Gratiot.

thermostat Temperature
8.7° / 16.5°
wb_sunny Feels like
5.4° / 13.4°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
7h 46m
water_drop Avg rainfall
2.7 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
—
air Avg wind speed
14.5 km/h (Gentle breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Low
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Moderate (4.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
74.0%
wb_twilight Sunrise
07:44
nightlight Sunset
18:45

About Fort Gratiot

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Fort Gratiot Township is a charter township of St. Clair County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 11,242 at the 2020 Census. It is named for Fort Gratiot, an American fort located there off and on between 1814 and 1879.

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