Farmland 5K, 10K, & Kid's Race

Date: Saturday, October 10th, 2026

The Farmland Run is the Traverse City Track Club’s signature cross country event, held on a dedicated course across private farmland. A classic European style turf grass course awaits, offering a natural and challenging experience over grass, wooded dirt trails, and rolling farmland terrain.

5K Run
A true cross country style race over grass, dirt trails, and open farmland. This course delivers a mix of rolling terrain and natural footing that keeps things interesting from start to finish.

10K Run
New for 2026, the 10K expands the experience with additional distance and new sections of trail that have not been used in previous events. The course runs in the opposite direction of the 5K, offering a fresh perspective and added variety for returning participants.

Both races begin at 12:00pm.

In 2026, we are focusing fully on the run experience and what comes after. With everyone finishing around the same time, it creates a true fall festival feel with more time to relax, connect, and enjoy the farmland setting together.

1 Mile Kids Event
Begins at 11:30am, and all kids receive a free small pumpkin to decorate after.

Farmland Awards Summary 2025

We have beautiful custom awards made from reclaimed barnwood. Must be present, as awards will not be mailed out, so please plan on joining us for the awards festivities!
 
Run Category Overall Awards (1st Place Award): 

We will recognize the first Male and Female Overall in three categories: Overall: Any Age, Masters: 40 & Up, and Super Masters: 65 & Up (6 Awards Total)
 
5K Top 3 Male and Female in fourteen categories:
 
18 & under, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+ (14/14/14) each place male; (14/14/14) each place female = 84 awards)
 
Note: One award per person, e.g., if a super master crosses the line first, he/she gets the overall award only, and the next person in line gets the age-group award

10K Top 3 Male and Female in fourteen categories:
 
18 & under, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+ (14/14/14) each place male; (14/14/14) each place female = 84 awards)
 
Note: One award per person, e.g., if a super master crosses the line first, he/she gets the overall award only, and the next person in line gets the age-group award
 
Team Run Awards:

We will recognize the Top Team in 3 team categories: 1. All Male Team  2. All Female Team  3. Combined Team (for teams with minimum of 2 from both genders scoring) (3 Awards Total)
 
Note: To calculate scores for team awards, we total the age group placement of the five top age group finishers male or female.  For example, in the Smith Family Team Grandma wins her age group and gets a 1, Mom gets 2nd in her age group and scores a 2, Brother gets 10th and gets 10 points, Sister gets 7th and scores 7, and Dad gets 4th and scores 4, for a team score of 1 + 2 + 10 + 7 + 4 = 24 points. 
 
Form your team!  

All you have to do is have a team captain to create your team name and communicate this to your team for when they sign up.
  
Farm Themed Costume Awards!
 
Runners/teams can win prizes for "Farm"-themed dress.  For example, "Produce",  "Barnyard Animal", "Scarecrow", with additional recognition going to those dressing like late-1800s “Harriers” (cross-country runners) and of course to honor the weather, “Most scantily clad” will be a sought-for award, plus other fun categories determined by judges on race day.

Kid's Race!

All the kid's will receive a small pumpkin at the end of the event.
 

FARMLAND FAQS

What time is the Kid's Race?

The Kid's Event starts at 11:30am

What time is the 5K and 10K Run?

Both start at 12:00 Noon!

Is There Race Day Registration?

Please use your smart phone and our QR code to register the morning of the event.  The cost goes up to $40 for the run. We will not have paper forms, but online registration will remain open..

When is packet pickup?

Packet Pickup is on race day starting at 10:30-11:45am at Rasho Farm!

Course/venue:

The Lew Rasho Farm proudly hosts the Farmland!

This dedicated cross country course was created by Lew Rasho, whose family has owned and farmed the land for over 100 years. Lew has farmed this land all his life, and has donated the corridor surrounding his field for the exclusive use of runners and walkers in the Traverse City area. Since 2002, the course has been used by thousands of high school, middle school, and elementary runners. 

Note: For course maps, please click here!

Course Video

Course Map

For mobile navigation or GPS set destination address as: 1045 Rasho Rd. TC 49696

(This locates a 2-track drive. Turn west into the parking area and start/finish venue in the farm field next to Courtade Elementary)

Results

Check out this year's (and past year's) results 

5K Run Course

Farmland 5K Run

Head North on the outer loop into Hardwoods first, then follow outer loop. 

Once back around near 2-mile, take left fork outside of Hardwoods and west and up through open field.

Then back onto first part of course in opposite direction and backwards onto first part of course and back through Hardwoods to finish.

To locate 2-track entrance to Rasho Farm, set map to 1045 Rasho Rd. TC 49696

Stay Tuned for the 10k Course (Hint: Its not 2 laps of the 5K course)

Past Results

• 2022 Results
• 2021 Results
• 2019 Results
• 2018 Results
• 2017 Results
• 2016 Results
• 2015 Results
• 2014 Results
• 2013 Results
• 2012 Results