The Barn Run 5K
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The Barn Run
The Barn Run is an inaugural 5K run and walk held on Oct. 18, 2026 at the barn location, 343 E Grand River Rd, Williamston, MI 48895. The event is organized by Special Needs Charity Inc.; event proceeds are dedicated to the St. Louis Center in Chelsea, Michigan. The organizer’s mission is to enrich and support the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
The event distance is 5K (3.1 miles). The course is a trail/road mix, described as mainly trail and scenic along the Red Cedar River. A course map is planned but not yet published.
Registration opens July 1, 2026 and closes Sept. 30, 2026. Entry fees and shirt availability vary by date: $30 through Sept. 30 with a t-shirt guaranteed, $35 from Oct. 1–16 with shirts as supplies last, and $40 race day via online registration with shirts not guaranteed. Participants aged 18 and under receive a $10 discount applied automatically at checkout. Donation options provide discounted or free entries: a $100 donation grants a free entry if completed by Sept. 30 (after that a $100 donation provides a $30 discount), and a $75 donation yields a discounted $25 entry. To receive a donated free or discounted entry, registrants must begin the registration flow before completing the donation; donations made prior to registration will not apply the discount.
Packet pickup is available the day before the event at the barn (Oct. 17) between 1 and 5 p.m., and on race day between 8 and 9 a.m. All participants will receive a finisher medal. Timing is provided by the Michigan Running Foundation with live results available after the event. Awards include overall winner, Masters, Senior, and top three in each listed age group for Male and Female categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
