2026 Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival 5k run and non competitive walk

Flat and fast courses around Shepherd during the Maple Syrup Festival.  The 5k walk is non competitive.  The 5k will be chip timed in 2026.  Kids Fun Run will be at 9AM starting just outside the track finish line.  No registration needed for the fun run.

***Please Note:  Race giveaways (breakfast ticket, race shirt, and commemorative glass) are guaranteed for everyone who registers by 11:59 pm on 3/31/26  After this date giveaways will be given out in order of registration until gone.  Once supply is gone they will be unavailable.  As shirt sizes become unavailable they will not show up for you to select.  Once sizes are gone they are unavailable.  Select a size that is still available or select "no shirt" when you register.  

5k Race Divisions:  9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over.

Packet pickup will be available at the Shepherd High School track complex on Friday as it has in the past.  Exact times will be emailed the week of the race. 

PLEASE use your correct email and one you check often when signing up.  If you don't, you will not get race updates or information for packet pickup, etc.