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First Responder 5K

Name: First Responder 5K
Start: 2026-09-12
End: 2026-09-12
Location: Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant, United States • 12 Sep 2026

First Responder 5K - Mount Pleasant, MI

The First Responder 5K is scheduled for September 12, 2026 at Island Park - West Pavilion, 331 N Main St, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858. The event is hosted by SERVPRO of Mt Pleasant, Clare & Houghton Lake and benefits the Isabella County First Responders Fund.

The main distance is a 5K (3.1 miles) on a well-marked route through Mount Pleasant’s parks and trails. Proceeds support training, fire prevention, public safety education, emergency care, hazardous material safety, and other programs for local fire departments and first responders.

Event features described by the organizer include a fire truck display with the Mt Pleasant Fire Department, games and activities for families, a commemorative race t-shirt for participants, a finisher medal, and post-race refreshments including coffee and snacks.

Registration opens April 20, 2026 and the standard registration fee is $35. Early registration reduces the fee by $5 if completed before July 3, 2026. Registering by August 27, 2026 is listed as a way to guarantee a custom t-shirt.

The description above reflects event details provided by the organizer without added interpretation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Michigan Mount Pleasant

Race information

Registration

3 mi

First Responder 5k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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