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Curwood Festival Run

Curwood Festival Run

Curwood Festival Run: a flat, community-centered half marathon in Owosso, Michigan.

Race Date

Jun 6, 2026

Location

Owosso, MI

Solid Pick53

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Location
Owosso, Michigan
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 6.2 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 1.01 Miles
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed
Finishers on record
356

Highlights

Good For

Beginner FriendlyGood Value

Atmosphere

Local CommunityWell Supported

The Experience

Now in its 49th edition, the Curwood Festival Run in Owosso, Michigan, is a cherished community tradition hosted by the Shiawassee Family YMCA. The half marathon course loops through the small town's streets, offering a flat profile that's ideal for runners chasing a personal best. With typical winning times around 74:42, it's a fast course that attracts competitors from about five states.

About 9% of runners return each year, drawn by the welcoming local atmosphere and reliable support along the route. Multiple water stops keep participants fueled, and the post-race awards celebrate top finishers across age groups. The $45 pre-registration fee includes a commemorative T-shirt, making it an excellent value for a well-organized race.

Runners appreciate the no-frills, community-run atmosphere, where the focus is on the joy of running and celebrating the town's heritage.

Race-provided description

49th ANNUAL SHIAWASSEE FAMILY YMCA CURWOOD FESTIVAL RUN RACES: Half Marathon, 10K Run, 5K Run, 5K Walk, Fun Run TIMES: 8:00 am - Half Marathon and 10K       8:30 am -  5K Run & 5k Walk      9:00 am Fun Run COST: Pre-Registration until May 30th - $45. Late registration May 31st to June 5th - $50 (no guarantee on shirt). Price for the Fun Run is $15 and includes t-shirt (no guarantee on shirt if you register after May 30th). The cost for the event includes a shirt (when you register by May 30th)  Early Registration ends May 30th Be sure to preregister for the event!  Registration for the race ends at 11:59 pm on June 5th (late registration). There will be no race day registration available at the race. 2026 COURSE Maps are found HERE Half Marathon10K Run5K Run/5K WalkFun Run  PACKET PICK UP:  Early packet pickup is on Friday, June 5th from 4pm to 6pm at the Shiawassee Family YMCA, 515 West Main Street, Owosso. Race day pickup begins at 7am at the race site. Please note the location of the packet pickup that you choose.  Multiple water stops along the route. A race map will be accessible at https://www.shiawasseeymca.org/curwood-festival-run.html AWARDS:  For 1st, 2nd, 3rd in each gender/age category. We will also have a Top Male Overall and Top Female Overall for each race. NO PETS OR STROLLERS, PLEASE. The Shiawassee Family YMCA is looking for Curwood Race Sponsors and Volunteers. If you are interested in either opportunity (or both), please click the links to fill out our interest forms.   The race will be chip timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, June 6, 2026

Start Time

8:00 AM

Giveaway

T-Shirt

Start Location

301 S. Washington St., Owosso, MI, 48867

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Scenery

Small Town

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

6.2 Miles3.1 Miles1.01 Miles

Quality Score

Solid Pick53
Methodology
Heritage20/20

14 years running

Size7/15

~23 finishers a year

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty9/20

9% returning runners

Course & details5/15

4 timing sources

National draw4/10

runners from 5 states

Front-pack speed5/5

winner 1:14:42

Weather0/10

typical high 77°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

57°

Afternoon (High)

77°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.1"

Precipitation

13 mph

Wind

62%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 356 finishers actually crossed the line across 9 years.

Most recent

2025

Total finishers

356

Median time

2:07:09

Latest turnout

35

States

13

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:10p50 median ≈ 2:003:30

Turnout by year

20172025

'17'18'19'21'22'23'24'25
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Frequently asked

When is the Curwood Festival Run?

The Curwood Festival Run is held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.

Where does the Curwood Festival Run take place?

It takes place in Owosso, Michigan.

What distances does the Curwood Festival Run offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 6.2 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 1.01 Miles.

Is the Curwood Festival Run course flat and good for a PR?

The Curwood Festival Run is a ultra-flat, loop course course.

How many people run the Curwood Festival Run?

HalfRuns has finish records for 356 runners who have completed the Curwood Festival Run.

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