Salmon Scramble 5k
About this race
Get ready to "scramble" through Buchanan for the Salmon Scramble 5k! This fun and scenic race will take you along McCoy Creek, a key part of the annual Salmon Run that sees these amazing fish migrate from Lake Michigan to spawn. Experience the beautiful natural surroundings of Buchanan's own McCoy Creek Trail and maybe even catch a glimpse of the migrating salmon as you run or walk your way to the finish line. This is a non-timed event and there will be no awards for our first run. For every person that registers, there will be a special registration commemorative award for our first year's race to go along with some swag. Join in the excitement and support this local event!
When you register 4 or more people discount will be: $1 off each registered entry
NEW UPDATE 9/24/2025: Our incredible handmade inaugural coasters for each registrant will have a cut-off on Saturday 11:59 PM. We want to give our crafter of these amazing coasters time to get them done before packet pick-up dates.
Start Time -
5k starts at 8:00 am
PACKET PICKUP - Will be held Saturday, October 4th in the evening from 5-7 PM at the race location, and on race day October 5th from 7-8 AM
Refreshments that will be provided: Water, Gatorade, breakfast bars, bananas, apples, and gold fish (salmon crackers 😂)
Parking will be available at the Buchanan high school parking lot and side streets.
Please leave dogs at home.
This is a non-timed event! Results are self-timed this year.
There are NO REFUNDS.
Race day registration is online only, no paper registration will be provided.
CLICK HERE FOR ROUTE: Race route for race day!
Pick your distance
Running
Salmon Scramble Su-pear 5k and Fun Run
Join us for the first annual 5k race on Sunday, Oct 5th 8:00 am. This fun run gives participants a chance to enjoy the beautiful fall colors on a portion of the Buchanan McCoy Creek trail system. The course is a combination of road, paved trail, and grass. Some portions of the course are hilly but a great challenge to start your fall racing. The race will have a running clock for those who would like to know their finishing times. Runners and walkers are encouraged to come out and enjoy the newest small town race. For the safety of all, dogs will not be permitted to participate. Participants will receive a one of a kind wooden coaster in addition to refreshments after the race. We look forward to you joining us. See you at the starting line! Race route below - Copy and paste into your web browser of choice: https://www.strava.com/routes/3390301533947486982
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Buchanan.
Course
Route map and elevation profile
No course map published yet.
The organizer hasn't released a route for this event, and we don't publish guesses. If you're the organizer, send us a GPX file and we'll draw the profile.
Reviews
Done this event?
If you've participated in this event, share your experience with other runners
Other races near Buchanan
Different organizers, within 40 miles, in the next three months
Niles-Buchanan Ymca Thanksgiving Day Run
St. Joe Valley Happy Trail Run
3rd Annual STAY; Your Story's Not Over 5K Walk/Run
Suicide Prevention Center's Race to Save Lives - Walk for Hope
🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Buchanan
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Buchanan 5K Races 2 races
- Buchanan Running Calendar 2026 2 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- 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, 2 Buchanan events
Spotted something wrong? Tell us and we'll fix it.