Sat, Oct 17, 2026

Will Run for Coffee 5k

Owosso, MI

Opens Aug 1, 2026Annual since at least 2021

5K1.5 Miles

Entry is $45 now and rises to $50 after Sep 17, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Will Run for Coffee 5k

The course follows the Shiawassee River Trail out of Owosso, starting at a fitness center and tracing a loop along the river. The trail is the kind of path that works well in fall, open enough to see the water and the trees. Dogs and strollers are welcome, and there is a shorter loop option for walkers.

Packet pickup is on the morning of the race. After finishing, there are tables, chairs, bonfires, and lawn games set up outside, and a mobile coffee bar from Foster Coffee Co is on site with a full drink menu.

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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

84finishers

19:38winner

32:32median

52:41cutoff

Top 3: Ethan Root (19:38) · Adam Wolffis (19:44) · James Carroll (20:50)

1.5 Miles · 2025 results

11finishers

34:09winner

36:33median

45:16cutoff

Top 3: Sarah Marcoullier (34:09) · Shelby Mulder (34:12) · Jodi Dudley (34:30)

The Will Run for Coffee 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.

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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 Miles10/17/2026 09:00$45

1.5 Miles10/17/2026 09:00$45

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Common Questions About the Will Run for Coffee 5k

Will I finish last at the Will Run for Coffee 5k?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 32:32, and the last recorded finisher came in around 52:41, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Will Run for Coffee 5k a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (84 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. 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 Will Run for Coffee 5k?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 19:38 while the median finisher took 32:32. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.