First Responder 5K
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First Responder 5K
The First Responder 5K is a community road race held on September 12, 2026, at Island Park West Pavilion, 331 N Main St, Mt Pleasant, MI. The event is hosted by SERVPRO of Mt Pleasant, Clare & Houghton Lake and features a 5K (3.1 miles) course that is described as scenic and well marked through Mt Pleasant parks and trails.
Proceeds benefit the Isabella County First Responders Fund. That fund supports training, fire prevention, public safety education, emergency care, hazardous material safety, and other programs for local fire departments and first responders. Family-focused activities at the event include a fire truck display by the Mt Pleasant Fire Department, an ambulance display by MMR, and games for children.
Registration opens April 20, 2026, and closes July 5, 2026. The listed registration fee is $35. Each participant receives a commemorative race t-shirt, a custom finisher medal, and access to post-race refreshments, including Dunkin Donuts. The description avoids start and finish times and presents the event details in a factual, third-person format. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
