Joe’s Spreading the Sunshine 5K Run/Walk 2026 — Shelby, MI

Date
August 22, 2026
Location
Shelby, MI
Venue
Village of Shelby Pavilion
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$35.00
Events
5K Run/Walk
Includes
T-Shirt
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Joe's Spreading the Sunshine 5K Run/Walk takes place at 9:00 AM on August 22, 2026, giving traveling athletes a reasonable morning window to arrive in Shelby, Michigan. The event is held at the Village of Shelby Pavilion and offers a 1-mile distance. Entry is $35. Despite the race name referencing a 5K, only the 1-mile distance is currently on file. This shorter distance makes it accessible for runners and walkers of varying fitness levels, or as a warmup option before other summer racing commitments. If you're planning to compete, arrive with enough time to check in, pick up any materials, and settle into your pre-race routine before the 9:00 AM start.

From the Race Organizer
Welcome to the 3rd Annual Joe’s Spreading the Sunshine 5k! Let's continue to celebrate the life and smiles of Joe spreading his sunshine everywhere he went! Race fee is: $35 and includes a race t-shirt if registered by August 7th, 2026. There will only be a limited supply of shirts and sizes after the shirt cutoff date of August 7th, 2026 so please make sure to sign up before then! 5K will start at 9AM at the Shelby Pavilion in downtown Shelby, MI. Check-In/Packet Pickup will start at 8AM. Proceeds will go into the Shelby Public Schools General Scholarship Fund, managed by the Oceana Community Foundation, and will be used for a student going to a trade school in Memory of Joseph Veltman.

Joe’s Spreading the Sunshine 5K Run/Walk 2026 — Shelby, MI

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Joe’s Spreading the Sunshine 5K Run/Walk 2026 — Shelby, MI?

Joe’s Spreading the Sunshine 5K Run/Walk 2026 — Shelby, MI takes place on August 22, 2026. The race is held in Shelby, Michigan.

Where is Joe’s Spreading the Sunshine 5K Run/Walk 2026 — Shelby, MI held?

Joe’s Spreading the Sunshine 5K Run/Walk 2026 — Shelby, MI is held at Village of Shelby Pavilion in Shelby, Michigan.

Where can I find hotels near Joe’s Spreading the Sunshine 5K Run/Walk 2026 — Shelby, MI?

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