New Buffalo Township Fired Up 5K 2026

Description

About This Event:

Your participation in the New Buffalo Township Fire 5K helps provide our NBT firefighters with equipment they need to better serve our community. Run on the new non-motorized path along Red Arrow Highway and wind through Union Pier. Pre and post-race activities will be held in Timothy's Restaurant parking lot.

Event Date: September 19, 2026 (9:00 am Michigan time)

Event Location: Timothy's Restaurant, 16409 Red Arrow Highway, Union Pier, MI 49129

Event Times:

Friday Early Packet Pickup (Sept. 18th) at New Buffalo Township Hall, 17425 Red Arrow Highway from 4:00 - 6:00 pm Michigan time. Saturday Event Day Packet Pickup (Sept. 19th) 7:30 - 8:30 am Michigan time. Saturday Race Time 5K Run/Walk - 9:00 am Michigan time.

Registration Fees:

$25 Early Registration (now through August 1, 2024) Includes Tee Shirt $30 Late Registration (August 2 to September 18, 2024) (11:59 pm) $35 Same Day Registration Tee Shirts are only Guaranteed through September 7th. Limited amounts of extra tee shirts will be available on a "First Come, First Serve Basis".

Awards:

Overall Male and Female Age Categories 14 and Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and Over

Tee Shirts: To be guaranteed a tee shirt, registration must be completed before September 7th (11:59 pm). A limited amount of extra tee shirts will be ordered but will be available on a "First Come First Serve" basis during packet pickup (race day).

Timing and Scoring: Provided by MAC's Sports Timing - Results will be posted during the event and online at www.macssportstiming.com

Weather Disclaimer: We want everyone to have a fun and safe experience! We hope that our race proceeds without any delay! However, race directors have the right to cancel the race due to inclement weather, or other unforeseen reason that would jeopardize racer or volunteer safety. In these circumstances, refunds will not be made. We thank you in advance for your understanding.