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Son of a Sailor 20th Anniversary Run

Son of a Sailor 20th Anniversary Run

Race Date

Jul 11, 2026

Location

Newaygo, MI

The Experience

Originally started in memory of Erv McLauchlan (1964-2006), the Son of a Sailor run is celebrating it's 20th anniversary this year. Join us for a 5K, 10K, or Half-Marathon!

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Start Time

7:00 AM

Start Location

793 E 88th Street, Newaygo, MI, 49337

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

5K10K

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage4/20

2 years running

Size8/15

~35.5 finishers a year

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty7/20

7% returning runners

Course & details6/15

3 timing sources · 3 photos

National draw4/10

runners from 4 states

Front-pack speed5/5

winner 1:12:19

Weather0/10

typical high 79°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

61°

Afternoon (High)

79°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.1"

Precipitation

10 mph

Wind

72%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 71 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.

Most recent

2025

Total finishers

71

Median time

1:52:48

Latest turnout

42

States

5

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:10p50 median ≈ 1:552:30

Turnout by year

20242025

'24'25
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Race Photos

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