Fort Custer "Defender" 5K

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

The 177th Regional Training Institute (RTI) MIARNG is excited to announce its third annual Fort Custer ‘Defender’ 5K. The event will be held on Saturday, the 3rd of May 2025 and is open to the public (race form registration needed for access). Come out and join the 5k run/walk on our route here at beautiful Fort Custer Training Center, located in Augusta, MI. This is a family friendly event, and all abilities are welcome to participate. The Fort Custer Museum will be open until noon along with a military vehicle display. Activities for kids of all ages. A food truck will be on site and the club will be open for purchasing beverages. Cash only at the club. An ATM is available at the FCEC.

👥 Participants

• Maximum Participants: Limited to 250

💲 Price

• Entry Fee: 5k run/walk is a $35 entry fee.

📍 Route

• Course: A flat, paved route that travels around the main part of Fort Custer and into a short section of the training area.
• Water Station: Available at the crossroads of 26th and Armstrong, supplying water just prior to 1 mile and just after 2 miles on the course.
• Road Conditions: Course is on 2 lane roads which are still open for vehicle travel.
• Strollers: Allowed but please no pets.

🎁 Swag

• Finishers Medal: All participants will receive a finishers medal and T-shirt.
• T-shirt Availability: Shirts are not guaranteed for those registered after 15 April 2024.

🤝 Sponsors

• Appreciation: Thank you to our sponsors.

📦 Packet Pickup

• Day of Race: Packet pickup only on the day of the race.
• Location: Inside the All-Ranks Club located on the Northeast corner of the parking area.
• Gates Open: 0700 for entry and packet pickup.
• Restroom Access: Available inside the All-Ranks Club and inside the Fort Custer Education Center (FCEC).

⏰ Schedule

• Run/Walk Start: 0900.
• Award Ceremony: Held at 1015.

📊 Results

• Live Results: Results will be live during the race and posted on this website.
• Timing: The race will be professionally timed.

🏆 Awards

• Winners: Awarded plaques for the following gender M/F and age groups: 17 and under, 18-30, 31-44, 45+.
• Award Ceremony Location: In the military vehicle display area on the Southeast corner of the parking area at 1015.

🅿️ Parking

• Parking Directions: Once cleared of the gate, proceed straight through the first stop sign (Armstrong Road) then turn left at the second stop sign (Harmonia Road).
• FCEC Parking Lot: Proceed to the FCEC parking lot on the right.
• Note: Wayne Road will be blocked as will the entrance to the parking lot from Wayne Road.

💰 Proceeds

Proceeds go to the 177th Regiment RTI MWR and Ft Custer All Ranks Club which provides support and services to Soldiers of Fort Custer.

🔒 Important Note

A note about the location: The gated entrance utilized to gain access to Ft Custer Training Center is located at crossroads of Denso Road and Clark Road, Augusta MI. Allow time for entry to the installation. This event is located on an active military installation, all vehicles are subject to search upon entry. Personally owned weapons are not authorized. Marijuana is not allowed on military installations. Violators will be barred from entry.

🌐 Additional Information

For more details, visit the race page: Fort Custer 'Defender' 5K.