Sat, Oct 3, 2026

Bee Brave 5K

Caledonia, MI

Registration openAnnual since at least 2021

Entry is $30 now and rises to $40 after Sep 20, 2026, so registering before then saves $10.

About the Bee Brave 5K

The course runs partly on open road and partly on gravel and cross-country terrain, so expect some uneven ground underfoot. Strollers and leashed dogs are both welcome, which shapes the feel of the morning. The race is held at Shagbark Farms, a property set along a rural road outside Caledonia.

Alaska Avenue closes shortly before the start, so arriving early matters. The race supports breast cancer research through Van Andel Institute, with all registration fees going directly to that fund and the event run entirely by volunteers.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

209finishers

18:57winner

32:00median

1:09:00cutoff

Top 3: Samuel Daniels (18:57) · Stephanie Veldhouse (19:48) · Brett Ermer (21:30)

The Bee Brave 5K has been held every year since at least 2021. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles10/3/2026 08:30$30

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Common Questions About the Bee Brave 5K

Will I finish last at the Bee Brave 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 32:00, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:09:00, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Bee Brave 5K a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 209 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Bee Brave 5K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 18:57 while the median finisher took 32:00. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.