Campaign For Shane 5k

Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location: Owosso, MI; 201 E Mason St, 48867
Featured distance: 3.1 Miles
Type: RUN

Official registration

At a glance

Run to honor PFC Shane Cantu and support local veterans on a fast, paved 5k course through Owosso.

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For a Cause

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For a Cause

Join 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

Chip Timed

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Easygoing

Flat road course

The course

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 .

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