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Cmu Homecoming 5K

Cmu Homecoming 5K

Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States View on map
Oct 03, 2026 (America/Detroit local time)
Running

About this race

Join us for the CMU Homecoming 5K Run/Walk, a tradition cherished for more than 35 years! The event kicks off at historic Finch Fieldhouse and winds through the beautiful campus of Central Michigan University, offering the perfect way to start your Homecoming morning. Whether you run or walk, participate solo or as part of a team, you’ll be creating lasting memories while supporting children and adults with intellectual disabilities. With more than 250 participants expected, this event is the perfect blend of community, tradition, and purpose.

Date: Saturday, October 3rd

Registration: 7:00 am - 8:00 am

Start time: 8:15 am (5K run)

Cost: $35 for runners/walker. $10 for your furry friend.

Pick your distance

Running

5K Run

Oct 03, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
Free
Open

Walking

1 Mile Walk

Oct 03, 2026 1.6K 8:00 AM
Free
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Mount Pleasant, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 12.7° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 27.4°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 12.0° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 28.9°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
16.8
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
0.4mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
60.5%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on October 3, 2026 (EDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on October 3, 2026 (EDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
11h 37m

The sun rises at 7:39 AM and sets at 7:16 PM local time (EDT) in Mount Pleasant on October 3, 2026 — 11h 37m of daylight.

Course

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 15 Mount Pleasant events

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