5K Races in Michigan — 2026

There are 807 5K races in Michigan scheduled for 2026. The next is the YRC Earth Day 5K in Sault Sainte Marie on April 22. Michigan 5K races run primarily April through July.

Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Lansing, MI (34)

Sat, Aug 22 · Lansing, MI Lansing

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Run with Heroes 5K

Sun, Aug 23 · Lapeer, MI Lapeer

5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Trojan Trails 5k

Sun, Aug 23 · East Lansing, MI East Lansing

1 Mile Fun Run5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Run For The Cure - 2026

Sun, Aug 23 · Milford, MI Milford

1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 5K5K Run

From $35 Open

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Heart of a Lion 5K Run/Walk *All proceeds benefit the Jackson Area 19 SPECIAL OLYMPICS*

Sun, Aug 23 · Jackson, MI Jackson

5k Walk5k RunKids Fun Run - FREE

From $0 Open

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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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Proud to Be LSD Back to School 5k

Sat, Aug 29 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Proud to Be LSD Back to School 5k

From $25 Open

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Grand Ledge Athletics Hall of Fame Back to School 5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Grand Ledge, MI Grand Ledge

5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Aug 29 · Midland, MI Midland

NIGHT TIME 5KDAYTIME 5KNIGHT TIME 10K +1

From $35 Open

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Jogging For Jakey 5K, 7th Annual

Sat, Aug 29 · Hamburg, MI Hamburg

Jogging for Jakey 5K, 7th Annual

From $30 Open

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Corewell Health Pennock Summerfest Run

Sat, Aug 29 · Hastings, MI Hastings

Summerfest 5K Run/WalkStudent (18 and younger) Summerfest 5K Run/WalkKids FREE 1-mile Fun Run (12 and younger)

From $0 Closed

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Summer Sizzler- Ann Arbor

Sat, Aug 29 · Ypsilanti, MI Ypsilanti

1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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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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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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Campaign For Shane 5k

Sun, Aug 30 · Owosso, MI Owosso

5k Run/Walk

From $25 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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Summer Sizzler- Lansing

Sun, Aug 30 · Lansing, MI Lansing

5k1 Mile10k +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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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 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Sep 5 · Novi, MI Novi

Economy 5K Run/Walk - (No Shirt or Medal)Virtual 5K5K 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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2026 Run For Sight 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Muskegon, MI Muskegon

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

From $10 Open

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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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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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Marshall Run

Sat, Sep 5 · Newaygo, MI Newaygo

5k Marshall Run

From $30 Closed

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Clarkston's Band on the Run: 5k Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 6 · Clarkston, MI Clarkston

Clarkston's Band on the Run/Walk 5KClarkston's Band on the Run/Walk Virtual 5K

From $40 Closed

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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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Harper Creek Optimist Elementary Run

Tue, Sep 8 · Battle Creek, MI Battle Creek

1 Mile Elementary Run

From $20 Closed

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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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Prefix Charity 5K Fun Run & Car Show

Fri, Sep 11 · Rochester Hills, MI Rochester Hills

1 Mile Run/Walk5k Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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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/Walk5K Run/Walk - VIRTUAL EVENT

From $15 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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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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Up, Up & Away PJ 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Wayland, MI Wayland

5k Run

From $30 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Metro Detroit, MI

Sat, Sep 12 · Harrison Township, MI Harrison Township

Virtual RunFirst Responders & Military RegistrationYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrs +2

From $5 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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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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Be the Light - Glow in the Dark 5K for Mental Health Awareness

Sat, Sep 12 · Holland, MI Holland

Be the Light 5k Run

From $35 Closed

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

Sat, Sep 12 · Paw Paw, MI Paw Paw

Grape Lake 5K RunGrape Lake 5K Walk

From $40 Open

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RUN FOR THE HILLS!

Sat, Sep 12 · Tipton, MI Tipton

1 Mile Walk5K Run5K Walk

From $35 Open

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15th Annual Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer Foundation Glow Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Utica, MI Utica

1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $30 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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Lavender Hill Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Boyne City, MI Boyne City

5K Run/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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Honeycrisp Harvest Hustle

Sat, Sep 12 · Fenton, MI Fenton

Virtual5K Run/WalkKids Fun Run!

From $30 Open

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PEDALS

Sun, Sep 13 · Cannonsburg, MI Cannonsburg

PEDALS 5k Run/Walk/RollPEDALS 16 Mile Mountain Bike RidePEDALS 20-Mile Road Ride +3

From $50 Open

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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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