

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 44th Annual Run for the Buds Run/Walk 5k
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 10:30 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for the Run for the Buds 5K, where every stride supports Michigan’s largest and oldest multi-community festival—a cherished tradition in Southwest Michigan for over a century! This vibrant event isn’t just a race; it’s a way to honor our region’s rich agricultural heritage, bring communities together, and ensure the magic of the Grand Floral Parade continues to bloom for generations to come.
As you race through the scenic course, you’ll be running alongside history, culture, and the spirit of unity that makes the Blossomtime Festival so special. Proceeds directly contribute to keeping this beloved tradition alive, supporting the parade a cornerstone of Southwest Michigan’s identity.
Lace up your running shoes, embrace the energy of spring, and be part of something bigger than a race—be part of a legacy that blossoms every year! 🌸🏃‍♂️🎉

Sign up at https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/SaintJoseph/RunForTheBuds5K
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/saint-joseph/44th-annual-run-for-the-buds-run-walk-5k/200028384506716
- **Event Categories**: sports, festivals, workshops, nonprofit, parades
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 70

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200028384506716?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=saint+joseph-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Saint Joseph
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 715 Ship St, St Joseph, MI 49085-1121, United States
- **lat**: 42.10981
- **long**: -86.47971
- **full address**: 715 Ship St, St Joseph, MI 49085-1121, United States, 715 Ship St, St Joseph, MI 49085-1121, United States, Saint Joseph

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Run for the Buds (https://allevents.in/org/run-for-the-buds/25510280)

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: banner
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/e2c089ddae09cc06cfa31fe3f01e50fa07442648b59301b06db2c6d8b7cb8145-rimg-w1200-h1799-dcaca9a5-gmir?v=1774219010
- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/0503b7eacb6bedd89ffe75df3eb0dc68844f8b8d93fc617e3397ebaca3ccd19a-rimg-w300-h300-dcc2beba-gmir?v=1774219011

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 10:30 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 715 Ship St, St Joseph, MI 49085-1121, United States, 715 Ship St, St Joseph, MI 49085-1121, United States, Saint Joseph
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Run for the Buds
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, festivals, workshops, nonprofit, parades
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 44th Annual Run for the Buds Run/Walk 5k ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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