Run with the Cows 5K 2026 — Chatham, MI

Date
August 1, 2026
Location
Chatham, MI
Venue
N5274 M-94 West
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$0.00 – $30.00
Events
Run with the Cows 5K, Run with the Cows 5K Youth
Includes
T-Shirt
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August 2, 2025, 9:00 am Chatham, MI $30.00 Entry Fee – 17 and under are free This race is sponsored by the Chatham Lions Club in conjunction with the Alger County Fair. Pre-register by July 26th to receive a free T-shirt. Late and walk-in registrations are allowed, but will not be guaranteed a T-shirt. On-site registration and packet pick-up begins at 8:00 am the day of the race. All participants receive a free T-shirt (if pre-registered), a discount coupon for Ice Cream at Mama Cows, and a day pass to the Alger County Fair. All proceeds go the Chatham Lions Club to support local community events. The race will begin at the Peoples State Bank in Chatham and proceed past the cow filled pastures of Michigan State University’s Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center and finish back at the Peoples State Bank.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Run with the Cows 5K 2026 — Chatham, MI?

Run with the Cows 5K 2026 — Chatham, MI takes place on August 1, 2026. The race is held in Chatham, Michigan.

Where is Run with the Cows 5K 2026 — Chatham, MI held?

Run with the Cows 5K 2026 — Chatham, MI is held at N5274 M-94 West in Chatham, Michigan.

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