Defender 5K
About this race
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
Join fellow runners on May 29, 2026 for the Defender 5K. It's a fantastic 5K, 2.4K featuring a flat and fast course in Byron Center.
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Defender 5K
Defender Kids Run (1.5 Miles)
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About Byron Center
Defender 5K takes place in Byron Center, Michigan, United States. The local timezone is America/Detroit.
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