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Running for The Edson
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Running for The Edson

Bay City, Michigan, United States View on map
Jul 12, 2026 (America/Detroit local time)
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About this race

Join us for the 4th Annual USS Edson 5K Run on July 12, 2026, as we celebrate the United States 250th birthday.  This exciting event helps raise funds for the ongoing preservation efforts of the USS Edson, ensuring that this historic ship can continue to be shared with future generations.

Race Highlights: Authentic gun start from the USS Edson’s cannon
Special race-day shirt and commemorative medal for all participants
Free admission to the USS Edson Museum for a self-guided tour
Pre- and post-race stretching assistance from Freeland Sports Rehab
Snacks and water provided for all runners

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to support a great cause, this event is perfect for everyone. Get your running shoes on and join us as we race to preserve history, support veterans, and have a great time on the grounds of this historic ship!

Registration:
Sign up today to secure your spot in this one-of-a-kind event and help us continue our mission of preserving the USS Edson.

Pick your distance

Walking

5k Walk

Jul 12, 2026 5K 10:00 AM
$45.00
Closed

Running

5k Run

Jul 12, 2026 5K 10:00 AM
$45.00
Closed

5k walk or Run

Jul 12, 2026 5K 10:00 AM
$45.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Bay City, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 18.5° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 26.9°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 18.5° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 28.0°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
14.5
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
0.3mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
74.0%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on July 12, 2026 (EDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on July 12, 2026 (EDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
15h 10m

The sun rises at 6:05 AM and sets at 9:16 PM local time (EDT) in Bay City on July 12, 2026 — 15h 10m 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, 7 Bay City events

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