National Blueberry Festival 5k Run and Walk
About this race
About Our Race
The National Blueberry Festival 5k Run and Walk is proudly presented by We Care Community Resource Center and Naturipe Farms. Proceeds from this event will support the National Blueberry Festival and We Care Community Resource Center. The National Blueberry Festival 5k is designed with the racers in mind. We have configured the course to be as straight as possible while still offering scenic views of Lake Michigan, the Black River, and beautiful downtown South Haven. We invite you to join us on Saturday, August 9th!
New This Year - Virtual 5k
Virtual 5k participants can register for this event through race day. Shipping of your packet is included. Once you have finished your Virtual 5k, you can then record your time using the link sent in your confirmation email. Virtual participants will receive a t-shirt and finisher medal. Packets will be mailed out on August 11, 2025.
Age Groups & Awards
5k Run Medals: Medals will be given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in the following age groups: 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, and 80 & over
5k Run Trophies: Trophies for the 5k Run will be given to the Top Overall Male and Female, Top Masters (50+) Male and Female
5k Walk Medals: Medals will be given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in the following age groups: 30 & under, 31-50, 51-60, 61-70, 71-79, & over 80
Packet Pickup
Friday, August 8th, 12pm - 6:30pm at the We Care Community Resource Center office located at 1301 M-43 Highway, Suite 2B, South Haven, MI 49090
Saturday, August 9th, 6:30am - 7:45am at the corner of Kalamazoo and Eagle Street (near the starting line).
Please note that in order for the race committee to plan for this year's race, registration must take place online prior to the race. We are not offering race day registration this year and we will not be accepting paper applications for the race.
A Note About our T-Shirts
We know our race participants LOVE our moisture-wicking shirts and we're happy to be able to offer them again this year. Please note that the shirts are unisex and because they are moisture-wicking, they have a tendency to run a little large. Only those who are registered as of Friday, August 1st will be guaranteed a shirt.
Strollers and Pets
Strollers are allowed in the run and walk; however, we ask that you start toward the back of the group and be aware of participants around you. For the safety of all participants, pets are NOT allowed in the in-person 5k run or walk.
Gear Check
Do you need someplace to store your car keys, wallet, or other personal items while you are racing? If so, a gear check station will be located at the registration area on race day for your convenience! You can check your gear and personal items prior to the race using your bib number for identification. Gear check pick-up will be located next to the refreshments at the finish line.
Pick your distance
Running
5k Run
Awards ceremony will begin at 9:00am on Saturday, August 8th on the main stage located at the finish line.
Walking
5k Walk
Participants in the 5k Walk are not allowed to run during the race. If you are a walker and are witnessed to be running during the race, your time may be disqualified. If you would like to do a combination of run/walk, please sign up for the 5k Run. Awards ceremony will begin at 9:00am on Saturday, August 8th on the main stage located at the finish line.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 6 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in South Haven.
Course
Route map and elevation profile
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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, 4 South Haven events
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