Defender 5K

Fri, May 29, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT

Location: Byron Center, MI; 1195 84th St SW, 49315
Type: RUN

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Discover the new Defender 5K course in Byron Center, offering a fun, fast, and beautiful 3.1-mile run with competitive awards.

Fun
Scenic
Competitive

The Defender 5K invites runners to experience a new course in Byron Center, Michigan. Designed to be both fun and fast, this 3.1-mile event also promises beautiful scenery. It's a great opportunity for those looking to challenge themselves, with awards for top overall male and female finishers, as well as the top two in each age group. A kids' run is also available for participants 12 and under.

What to expect

Run a new 3.1-mile course described as fun, fast, and beautiful.
Compete for awards given to top overall male and female finishers.
Age group awards are also presented to the top two in each category.

Standout details

New course design
Awards for top overall finishers
Age group awards available
Kids run for ages 12 and under

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1.5 Miles
Fri, May 29, 6:00 PM EDT · From $28.00
Opens Jan 23, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes May 29, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
3.1 Miles
Fri, May 29, 6:00 PM EDT · From $43.90
Opens Jan 23, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes May 29, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT

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The course

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From the organizer

The Defender 5K is pleased to announce a new course this year that will be fun, fast, and beautiful.

Awards will be given to the top overall female and male finishers as well as to the top 2 female and male finishers in each age group. The age groups are listed below. Kids run will be 12 and under.

13 and under

14-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50 and over

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