39th Annual Run for the Buds 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, May 5, 2018 – 10K at 10:15 am – 5K at 10:30 am
Ship Street near Main Street, St. Joseph MI
Run for the Buds is a chip-timed 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run along the Grand Floral Parade route. Both the 5K and 10K routes start and finish in St. Joseph. The 5K route is an out and back course following Main Street in Benton Harbor. At Riverview Drive, the 10K out and back course heads north to Jean Klock Park. Parking is available at the Berrien County Courthouse on the corner of Main and Port Streets.
FEES: 15 and Over: $20 by 11:59 pm April 15; $25 by 9:00 am May 3; $30 Race Day
14 and under: $15 through Race Day
SWMI RACERS members receive $5 Discount with code
Proceeds benefit Blossomtime Scholarship Fund.
Awards to Overall Female and Male Finishers in all three events. Age group medals awarded to the top female and male finishers in Run and Walk Divisions.
The Blossomtime Festival is the oldest and largest multi-community Festival in the state of Michigan. This year marks its 111th Celebration with a fun-filled week of wholesome family entertainment. Proceeds from the 39th Annual Run for the Buds benefit the Blossomtime Scholarship Fund which awards scholarships to outstanding young women and men in Southwest Michigan.
