5K Races in Michigan — 2026

There are 732 5K races in Michigan scheduled for 2026. The next is the Time to Paddy 5k/10k & Lucky 13.1 - Lansing in Lansing on March 8. Michigan 5K races run primarily March through July.

10th Annual Red Moon Trail Run presented by Bayne's Apple Valley

Sat, Aug 29 · Midland, MI Midland

DAYTIME 5KNIGHT TIME 5KNIGHT TIME 10K +1

From $35 Open

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5K Wolf Run and Walk

Sat, Aug 29 · Okemos, MI Okemos

Mascot Trot 5KKids SprintMile Run +1

From $20 Closed

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Summer Sizzler- Ann Arbor

Sat, Aug 29 · Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor

1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Cedar Polka Fest – Race Series

Sat, Aug 29 · Cedar, MI Cedar

Run 2 The PierogiVirtual Run 4 The KielbasaRun 4 The Kielbasa

From $35 Open

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Summer Sizzler- Lansing

Sun, Aug 30 · Lansing, MI Lansing

5kKid's DashVirtual +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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2026 Unified 5K - Dexter

Sun, Aug 30 · Dexter, MI Dexter

1 Mile Walk, Run, and Roll5k Walk/Run (Early Start)5k Run and Roll

From $30 Open

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Race for the Crown (5K & Medieval Mile)

Sun, Aug 30 · Holly, MI Holly

Medieval Mile5K Run/Walk

From $50 Open

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Elkton Suicide Prevention 5K

Thu, Sep 3 · Elkton, MI Elkton

Suicide Prevention 5K WalkSuicide Prevention 5K RunSuicide Prevention Kiddie Cruise

From $0 Open

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Loop The Lake

Fri, Sep 4 · Traverse City, MI Traverse City

4 Mile Run/Walk2 Person Relay (4 Miles Each)8 Mile Run

From $30 Closed

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Aliferis Memorial Race

Sat, Sep 5 · Alpena, MI Alpena

Aliferis 1 Mile Run/WalkAliferis 5K Run/WalkAliferis 6.5 Mile Bike Tour +2

From $20 Open

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Moovin' Thru the Midway 5K at the Michigan State Fair

Sat, Sep 5 · Novi, MI Novi

Virtual 5KEconomy 5K Run/Walk - (No Shirt or Medal)5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Cadillac YMCA Festival of Races

Sat, Sep 5 · Cadillac, MI Cadillac

1/4 Mile Swim Race5k Run10k Run +3

From $25 Closed

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Grand Ledge, MI (36)

Sat, Sep 5 · Grand Ledge, MI Grand Ledge

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Marshall Run

Sat, Sep 5 · Newaygo, MI Newaygo

5k Marshall Run

From $30 Closed

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Mott Lake Trail Run (3Mile | 5Mile | 12.5K)

Sat, Sep 5 · Flint, MI Flint

3 Mile Run/Walk5 Mile Run12.5K Run +1

From $40 Open

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2026 Run For Sight 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Muskegon, MI Muskegon

1K Deck Dash Kids Run5K Guided Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +1

From $10 Open

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Run Branch County 5k & Half Marathon

Sun, Sep 6 · Coldwater, MI Coldwater

Run Branch County 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Trufant Jubilee "Stump Chasers" 5k

Sun, Sep 6 · Trufant, MI Trufant

5k Run/Walk

From $30 Closed

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Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Run

Mon, Sep 7 · St. Ignace, MI St. Ignace

Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Run

From $65 Open

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Run for Recovery 2025 Marquette & Sault Ste. Marie

Wed, Sep 9 · Marquette, MI Marquette

2025 Run for Recovery 5k Fun Run, Walk - NMU Superior Dome, Marquette2025 Run for Recovery 5k Fun Run, Walk - LSSU Norris Center, Sault Ste. Marie

From $35 Open

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37th Annual Paw Paw Grape Lake 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Paw Paw, MI Paw Paw

Grape Lake 5K WalkGrape Lake 5K Run

From $40 Open

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SUSAN G. KOMEN OF SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN — RACE FOR THE CURE, DETROIT

Sat, Sep 12 · Detroit, MI Detroit

1 MILE FAMILY FUN WALK5K RUN/WALK

From $25 Closed

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Alive and Running VA 5K Fun Run/Walk - LIVE AND VIRTUAL RACE

Sat, Sep 12 · Battle Creek, MI Battle Creek

5K Run/Walk - VIRTUAL EVENT5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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RUN FOR THE HILLS!

Sat, Sep 12 · Tipton, MI Tipton

1 Mile Walk5K Walk5K Run

From $35 Open

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Honeycrisp Harvest Hustle

Sat, Sep 12 · Fenton, MI Fenton

Virtual5K Run/WalkKids Fun Run!

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Strides for Recovery

Sat, Sep 12 · Port Huron, MI Port Huron

Strides for Recovery KidsStrides For Recovery 1 Mile WalkStrides For Recovery 5k Run

From $5 Open

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Blake's Lyon Township Donut Dash 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · South Lyon, MI South Lyon

Blake's Lyon Township Donut Dash 5k (3.2 Miles)

From $40 Open

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Steps Toward a Cure: Michigan 5k, Kids Fun Run, and Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Milford, MI Milford

Steps Toward a Cure: Michigan 5k, Kids Fun Run, and Walk

From $35 Closed

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9/11 Never Forget Trail Run/Walk 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Brighton, MI Brighton

9/11 Never Forget Trail Run/Walk 5k

From $25 Open

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MC Cardinal Color Run 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Michigan Center, MI Michigan Center

MC Cardinal 5k Color Run/ Walk

From $25 Closed

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Lavender Hill Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Boyne City, MI Boyne City

5K Run/Walk

From $35 Closed

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Big Babies 5K

Sun, Sep 13 · East Lansing, MI East Lansing

5k Run/Walk5k Run/Walk MSU Students with ID

From $25 Closed

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WHITE CHAPEL PATRIOTS RACE

Sun, Sep 13 · Troy, MI Troy

1-MILE WALK | OPEN1-MILE WALK | VETERAN5K RUN/WALK | VETERAN +3

From $20 Closed

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Henry Ford Race to Health

Sun, Sep 13 · Jackson, MI Jackson

Relay Team5K Walk5K Run

From $25 Closed

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30th Annual Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo

Sun, Sep 13 · Royal Oak, MI Royal Oak

Fun Walk5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk

From $28 Open

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Just One Step Memorial Walk

Sun, Sep 13 · Wayland, MI Wayland

1 Mile Memorial Walk

From $5 Open

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PEDALS

Sun, Sep 13 · Cannonsburg, MI Cannonsburg

PEDALS 5k Run/Walk/RollPEDALS 10-20 Mile Mountain Bike RidePEDALS 20-Mile Road Ride +3

From $50 Open

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17th Annual Central Michigan HIV/AIDS 5k

Mon, Sep 14 · Mount Pleasant, MI Mount Pleasant

VIRTUAL 17th Annual Central Michigan HIV/AIDS 5k17th Annual Central Michigan HIV/AIDS 5k

From $25 Closed

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Blake’s Haunted Orchard 5k Run/Walk

Fri, Sep 18 · Armada, MI Armada

Blake's Monster Dash 5k Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Forks 5K

Fri, Sep 18 · Albion, MI Albion

Forks 5KVirtual Forks 5K

From $30 Open

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More Than Four 5.04k

Sat, Sep 19 · Traverse City, MI Traverse City

Kids 0.04K Dash5.04k Run/Walk5.04k Run/Walk Virtual

Closed

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3rd Annual Carman-Ainsworth Charge On! 5k Run/Walk & Color run!

Sat, Sep 19 · Flint, MI Flint

1st Annual Carman-Ainsworth Charge On! Color RunCavalier Combo- Charge On! 5k and Color Run!3rd Annual Carman-Ainsworth Charge On! 5k Run & Walk

From $15 Open

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Escanaba Fall Classic Half Marathon | 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Escanaba, MI Escanaba

Fall Classic 5K Run/Walk YOUTHFall Classic 5K Run/WalkEscanaba Fall Classic Half Marathon +1

From $20 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Corunna, MI (38)

Sat, Sep 19 · Corunna, MI Corunna

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Gryphon Place Suicide Prevention Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Kalamazoo, MI Kalamazoo

Gryphon Place Suicide Prevention Walk

From $25 Closed

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Alkebu-Lan Village 8th Annual 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Detroit, MI Detroit

5k Run/Walk1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Capital City River Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Sohn Kids Races - Mile and SprintCapital City River Run 5K RaceCapital City River Run Half Marathon

From $10 Open

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LMCU Bridge Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

5K Run/WalkVirtual Bridge Run 5K Run/WalkVirtual Bridge Run 10 Mile +2

From $15 Open

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Peace Ranch Wilderness 5K/10K Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Traverse City, MI Traverse City

Peace Ranch Wilderness 5K RunPeace Ranch Wilderness 10K Run

From $40 Open

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St. John Applefest Road Race

Sat, Sep 19 · Fenton, MI Fenton

Apple Core 1-Mile5K Walk5K Run +2

From $15 Open

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