Run for the Buds
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Run for the Buds 2026 5k
The Run for the Buds 2026 5k takes place on May 9, 2026 in Saint Joseph, Michigan (zip 49085). Proceeds support the Blossomtime Festival and the Grand Floral Parade, described by the organizer as a long-running multi-community festival in Southwest Michigan. The event offers both running and walking options over a 5-kilometre course and is located downtown at the corner of Main and Ship Street, by the St. Joe Post Office.
Events and registration
- 5 km Run
- 5 km Walk
Registration opens December 31, 2025 at 12:00am EST. The listed price is $40 (a previous listing shows $50). The walk price increases after April 10, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT. The run is open to participants aged 9 and older.
Registration fees include commemorative Run for the Buds swag if registering before April 11, 2026 or while supplies last, a race bib, a race goody bag, a finisher medal, and post-race snacks. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
