2026 Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival 5k run and non competitive walk

Flat and fast courses around Shepherd during the Maple Syrup Festival. The 5k walk is non competitive. The 5k will be chip timed in 2026. Kids Fun Run will be at 9AM starting just outside the track finish line. No registration needed for the fun run.

***Please Note: Race giveaways (breakfast ticket, race shirt, and commemorative glass) are guaranteed for everyone who registers by 11:59 pm on 3/31/26 After this date giveaways will be given out in order of registration until gone. Once supply is gone they will be unavailable. As shirt sizes become unavailable they will not show up for you to select. Once sizes are gone they are unavailable. Select a size that is still available or select "no shirt" when you register.

5k Race Divisions: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over.

Awards are for: Overall Male and Female. Overall Masters Male and Female. Top 3 in each age group. Awards must be picked up between 9 and 11 at the elementary gymnasium next to the breakfast area. Awards can not be mailed or picked up later. Thank you for understanding.

Packet pickup will be available at the Shepherd High School track complex on Friday from 2pm to 7pm. Then starting on Saturday from 6:00am to 7:45am.

PLEASE use your correct email and one you check often when signing up. If you don't, you will not get race updates or information for packet pickup, etc. If using a gmail address, please be aware the race info emails tend to get caught in your "promotions" or "spam" mailboxes. The final instructions email will be sent on Thursday. If you don't see it, look in those spots.