Run for the Buds
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Run for the Buds 2026 5k
Run for the Buds 2026 5k is scheduled for May 9, 2026 in Saint Joseph, Michigan. The event is presented as part of the Blossomtime Festival and directs proceeds to support the Grand Floral Parade and the festival, a multi-community event in Southwest Michigan held for over a century.
The event begins in downtown St. Joseph at the corner of Main and Ship Street by the St. Joe Post Office. Two formatted entries are offered, each covering a 5 kilometer distance.
- 5k Run
- 5k Walk
The registration fee includes commemorative Run for the Buds items when registered before April 11, 2026 or while supplies last, a race bib, a race goody bag, a finisher medal, and post-race snacks. The event listing indicates the run is open to participants aged 9 and older.
The description notes a course associated with the Blossomtime Festival and emphasizes that proceeds contribute to keeping the parade and related festival activities in the region. The information available focuses on the event format, location, date, included registration items, and the festival support purpose. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
