Town Crier Races 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

Town Crier Races 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

Race Date

Jun 20, 2026

Location

Saugatuck, MI

The Experience

TOWN CRIER RACES - JUNE 20, 2026

Come celebrate our 25th RUN of supporting the Saugatuck Public Schools running programs!

All participants will receive a cool finisher medal, custom bib, specially designed T-shirt, and Certificate of Race Completion. Those who participate are eligible for age group awards.

Please join us as we strive to continue our award-winning programs that provide valuable continuing education and important life skills for our local students.

Be safe, stay healthy!  The Town Crier Race Committee Susan & Kevin Poolman, Trudi Englebrecht, Shelly Silva, Michelle Gorman, Missy Powell and Rick & Angelina Bauer

The Town Crier Races 5k, 10k & Half Marathon deliver a fun and scenic view of the Saugatuck/Douglas, Michigan area. The beauty of the lakeshore course makes it a favorite of runners year after year.

No one is a stranger on the courses. Every runner’s accomplishments are celebrated, and you’ll have a cheering section whether you brought your own or not. The small-town vibe just can’t be duplicated, and you’ll feel welcome right away.

The event proceeds provide a majority of the funding for the Saugatuck High School Cross Country and Track Teams, donating over $129k since 2002. Help make a difference in the lives of student athletes and have a great time doing it. ~ Due to liability issues we cannot condone the use of baby joggers/strollers or dogs ~

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, June 20, 2026

Start Time

7:30 AM

Giveaway

T-Shirt

Start Location

401 Elizabeth St, Saugatuck, MI, 49453

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Also Offers

6.23 Miles3.11 Miles

Historical Performance

Median Finish

2:00:09

9:10/mi

Winning Time

1:15:27

5:46/mi

Finishers (2025)

98

States Represented

7 / 50

Gender Split

54% Female46% Male

Finish Time Distribution

1:152:50

FASTER 25%

1:47:44

MEDIAN

2:00:09

SLOWER 25%

2:14:23

Average runner age: 35

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

63°

Afternoon (High)

80°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.1"

Precipitation

13 mph

Wind

68%

Humidity

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