Campaign For Shane 5k
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT
- Location
- 201 E Mason St, Owosso, MI 48867
- Distance
- 5K
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Run to honor PFC Shane Cantu and support local veterans on a fast, paved 5k course through Owosso.
- Competitive
- For a Cause
Competitive
For a CauseJoin the 11th annual Campaign For Shane 5k, a meaningful run/walk honoring PFC Shane Cantu, who was killed in action in 2012. This event brings together friends, neighbors, and the community to keep his memory alive while supporting a vital cause. All proceeds directly benefit local veterans. Experience a fast, paved 3.1-mile course through Owosso streets, with chip timing and awards for top finishers across many age groups.
What to expect
- Run a chip-timed 3.1-mile course on paved, flat streets in Owosso.
- Compete for awards across many age groups, plus overall male and female winner recognition.
- Enjoy a complimentary breakfast after the race, with donations accepted to further the cause.
Standout details
- Honoring PFC Shane Cantu
- Proceeds benefit local veterans
- Fast, paved 5k course
- Free post-race breakfast
Perks & features
- Awards
- Chip Timed
Awards
Chip TimedFrom the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
A plain-English read from past public results. It is helpful context, not a prediction.
Crowd
Small field
94 5K finishers in 2018. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
42:31
Think middle-of-the-pack, using chip time when available.
Competitive feel
Speedy front
There is real pace up front, even if the overall field is broad. Front-group read: 24:27.
People mix
Balanced mix
About 54% women and 46% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 5K in 2018, this looks like a small field: 94 finishers are represented here. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 42:31. The quicker front of the field averaged about 24:27. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Where runners came from
Aggregated city counts only. Small groups stay hidden in public views.
Owosso, MI
Close-to-home draw
Corunna, MI
Travel draw
Chesaning, MI
Travel draw
Holly, MI
Travel draw
Award clues
Historic placement clues only. Race-day awards can use different rules.
Female 15 and Under
Top 99 (from posted divisions)
Female 16 to 19
Top 99 (from posted divisions)
Female 20 to 24
Top 99 (from posted divisions)
Female 25 to 29
Top 99 (from posted divisions)
Female 30 to 34
Top 99 (from posted divisions)
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 2018 | 94 | 42:31 | 43:09 | 24:27 | 21:52 / 25:30 |
Last summary update: May 2, 2026
From the organizer
11th annual run/walk in honor of PFC Shane Cantu who was killed in action August 28th 2012 in Afghanistan. Shane served for the Army's 173rd Airborne Brigade.
This year the annual 5k commemorates 14 years since the loss of PFC Shane W Cantu in Afghanistan. The pain of this loss is still sharp but the friends and neighbors and community that run with us on the day are so important in keeping his memory alive!
Early Packet Pick Up and Registration at the Farmers Market in Owosso Saturday, August 29th, 10am to noon.
Race day Packet Pick Up starts at 7:30 am.
Start: Chip start at 9am
Registration cost: $25 until August 21st, shirt is guaranteed. $30 until August 29th, limited shirts. $35 Race Day limited shirts.
Course: Accurate paved and fast through the streets of Owosso!
Awards: Medals to top 3 female and male in age groups: 15 and under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over. Award to overall male and female winner.
Results: Live results texted to your phone and on this web site.
Free breakfast to follow race, donations accepted.
All proceeds go to help local veterans.
The race will be chip timed by the Michigan Running Foundation .