Muddy Kids - Michigan

Come join us to "Walk for Rare, Run for Hope!" on the gorgeous Pumpkinvine Trail in Shipshewana. This is a benefit run/walk where all proceeds are going to further patients' care.

This will be an out-and-back run at our new clinic, located just next to the trail and the Cove youth center. We will have free snacks, a water station, and bake sale items available by donation. A clock will be available if you would like to track your own time, and medals will be awarded to the top 3 males and 3 females.

We will be offering a big wheel race for kids ages 3-7. (big wheels will be provided)

DAY OF INSTRUCTIONS:

• Day of registration is available; shirts cannot be guaranteed.

• Registration will begin at 8:00am

• You will want to park in the upfront parking lot of the clinic or across the street by the dog park if the parking lot is full.

• If coming from SR 5 you will turn onto North Street. Continue straight at the Morton St intersection. Our Clinic will be on your left. If you have any issues finding our building, please contact Jessica at 260-593-0108 ext 118.

AFTER EVENT

• AMISH BAKE SALE

• SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM

All available by free will donation

About The Community Health Clinic

The Community Health Clinic is a 501(c)(3) non-profit healthcare facility located in Shipshewana, Indiana, that provides specialized genetics care consistent with Amish and Mennonite (Plain) values. The CHC provides clinical genetic services to all individuals, regardless of religion, race or age.

Services include, but are not limited to, clinical genetics, genetic counseling, newborn screening follow-up, diet management, and individualized care coordination.

We also partner with the Community Dental Clinic, which provides quality and affordable dental health care.

Our Mission… To provide excellent and affordable medical care consistent with the needs of the Amish, Mennonite and other rural northern Indiana communities, with a focus on individuals and families with special healthcare needs.

We embrace, incorporate and promote participation in research to advance medical knowledge and improve care.

Join us for the third annual Run Branch County 5k & Half Marathon! Our event will be held on Sunday, September 6th, 2026 in Coldwater, MI. Start time is 8am.

Event pricing:

Opening race fee until 7/31: $30 for 5k, $60 for Half Marathon

8/01 to 8/30: $35 for 5k, $70 for Half Marathon

Race day 8/31: $40 for 5k, $80 for Half Marathon

• Save $5 off your total transaction if you register 3 or more people at the same time.

FREE Kids 50 yard dash - please register your child so we have an idea how many children are participating.

Participants receive a t-shirt with registrations by 8/1. T-shirts are not guaranteed after 8/1. (5k and half marathon participants only)

Medals - Finisher medal provided to all 5k and Half Marathon participants.

Awards

5K: Top 3 Males, Top 3 Females in age groups: 13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Half Marathon: Top 3 Males, Top 3 Females in age groups: 13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Course map: 5k link HERE. Half Marathon link HERE.

Aid Stations/Restrooms: 5K - 1.5 mile mark (water & gatorade only); Half-marathon - 3.6 miles (water/gatorade), 5.0 (water/gatorade/restroom), 6.8 miles (water/gatorade), 9.0 miles (water/gatorade/restroom), 10.6 miles (water/gatorade)

Packet pickup: Saturday, 9/05, 1-4PM, Dr. Robert Browne Recreation Center, 1776 Heritage Dr., Coldwater, MI 49036 Sunday Race day morning starting at 6:00-7:30AM

Proceeds from the event will provide local athletic organizations with the opportunity/ability to support youth participation.

We will have food vendors and the race start/finish is at an outdoor recreational area which offers outdoor basketball courts, sand volleyball courts, pickle ball/tennis courts, disc golf course, children's playground.

The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.