5K Races in Michigan — 2026

There are 235 5K races in Michigan scheduled for 2026. The next is the Duncan Lake Middle School Color Run in Caledonia on October 22. Michigan 5K races run primarily October through November.

2027 Montrose Frozen Blueberry 5k

Sat, Jan 23 · MONTROSE, MI MONTROSE

Run/WalkWalk

From $45 Open

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Mardi Gras 5K

Sat, Jan 30 · Marquette, MI Marquette

Mardi Gras 5K & Celebration

From $30 Open

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Perrin Brewing Frostbite 5k-ish

Sat, Jan 30 · Comstock Park, MI Comstock Park

Virtual FrostbitePerrin Brewing Company Frostbite 5K-ish

From $30 Closed

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Chili-Heart 5K Run/2 Mile Walk & Chili Cook-Off

Sat, Feb 6 · Saint Clair, MI Saint Clair

2-Mile Walk5K RunChili Cook-Off (Attendee) +2

From $15 Closed

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Betsie Bay Frozen 5K

Sat, Feb 13 · Frankfort, MI Frankfort

Betsie Bay Frozen 5K

From $34 Closed

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Snowman Scram 1 Mile Fun Run and 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Feb 13 · Pentwater, MI Pentwater

Snowman Scram 1 Mile Fun RunSnowman Scram 5K Run/Walk-Virtual OptionSnowman Scram 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Closed

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Hot Chocolate Hustle 5k in Memory of John "Ralphie" McDaid

Sat, Feb 20 · Adrian, MI Adrian

Hot Chocolate Hustle 5k In Memory of John “Ralphie” McDaidHot Chocolate Hustle 5k In Memory of John “Ralphie” McDaid

From $15 Open

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Burton Kiwanis Hot Fudge 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Feb 20 · Burton, MI Burton

5K Virtual5K Run5K Walk

From $20 Open

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Math Medic Foundation Pi Day Pi K 2027 Presented by NumWorks

Sat, Mar 6 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Shen High School, Clifton Park, NYEast Kentwood High School, Kentwood, MIApple Valley High School, Apple Valley, CA +9

From $31.42 Closed

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Shillelagh Four Mile Run & Walk

Sat, Mar 13 · Flushing, MI Flushing

Run/WalkCompetitive WalkRun/Walk +1

From $15 Closed

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Lucky Shamrock 5K Run/Walk to benefit Ireland's Dream

Sat, Mar 13 · Davison, MI Davison

Virtual 5k run/walkVirtual 5k run/walkLucky Shamrock 5K Walk/Run to benefit Ireland's Dream +1

From $35 Open

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Holland Leprechaun Chase 5k Presented by Haworth

Sat, Mar 20 · Holland, MI Holland

Holland Wee ChaseHolland Wee ChaseHolland Leprechaun Chase 5k +1

From $15 Closed

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Shamrock Shuffle - presented by Adrian Noon Rotary

Sat, Mar 20 · Adrian, MI Adrian

1-Mile Kid's Fun Run1-Mile Kid's Fun Run5K Run +3

From $5 Closed

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Lumberjack Pancake Run

Sun, Mar 21 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Silver Dollar MileSilver Dollar MileFlapjack 5k +5

From $5 Closed 50 spots left

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APX Run For Avalon

Sat, Apr 3 · Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor

5K Run5K Run

From $15 Open

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MSU Tower Guard Shamrock 5k run, walk, roll!

Sun, Apr 4 · East Lansing, MI East Lansing

5k Run - MSU Students5k Run - MSU Students5k Run, Walk, Roll! +1

From $25 Closed

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Robinette's Spiked Apple 5k

Sat, Apr 10 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

5k5kHelp with Check-in Then Run 7:30am to 9:00am +1

From $15 Open 10 spots left

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Color Pop 5k Fun Run

Sat, Apr 10 · Lansing, MI Lansing

5k Fun Run/Walk5k Fun Run/Walk

From $30 Closed

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DefiPlate Games '27

Sat, Apr 17 · Dexter, MI Dexter

DefiPlate Games 5k Only

From $40 Open

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Nathan Memorial 5k

Sat, Apr 17 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

1 Mile Walk (path-trail)1 Mile Walk (path-trail)5k Orchard Trail Run/Walk +1

From $30 Closed

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Run for the Trees: Happy Little (Virtual) 5K

Sat, Apr 17 · Lansing, MI Lansing

New Hampshire: Happy Little 5KKansas: Happy Little 5KVermont: Happy Little 5K +35

From $36 Open

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Wild Strides 5K

Tue, Apr 20 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Wolverine Worldwide Kids Half MileWolverine Worldwide Kids Half Mile5K Run +5

From $15 Closed

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Jodi's Sparkle Sprint

Sat, Apr 24 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Jodi's Sparkle SprintJodi's Sparkle Sprint

From $20 Open

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Black River RAT RACE 2027

Sat, Apr 24 · Holland, MI Holland

RAT Race 2027-MINI MILE for kids 12 and underRAT Race 2026-MINI MILE for kids 12 and underRAT Race 2026 +5

From $15 Closed

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The Shelley Irwin Fun Run 2027

Sat, Apr 24 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

1 Mile Dog Walk and Kids Run1 Mile Dog Walk and Kids RunThe Shelley Irwin Fun Run 2-Mile Community Walk +5

From $25 Open

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Freedom 5K Run/Walk in Memory of Spc. Robert Friese

Sat, Apr 24 · Harrison, MI Harrison

Clare County Freedom 5KClare County Freedom 5K

From $30 Closed

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2026 Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival 5k run and non competitive walk

Sat, Apr 24 · Shepherd, MI Shepherd

MSF 5k Run/Non Competitive WalkMSF 5k Run/Non Competitive Walk

From $30 Open

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Paczki 5K Dash/Walk

Sat, Apr 24 · Muskegon, MI Muskegon

Paczki 5K Dash/WalkPaczki 5K Dash/Walk

From $35 Closed

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Kendra Classic 5K

Sat, May 1 · Fruitport, MI Fruitport

Kendra Classic 5KKendra Classic 5K

From $35 Closed

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Earth Day 5K

Sat, May 1 · Rochester, MI Rochester

Earth Day 5KEarth Day 5K

From $35 Open

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I Love Cats 5k & Meowy Mile

Sun, May 2 · Northville, MI Northville

Meowy MileMeowy MileVirtual 5k & Meowy Mile +3

From $30 Closed 9 spots left

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Algonac High School - Color Out Cancer Run 2026

Sat, May 8 · Algonac, MI Algonac

AHS Color Out Cancer Run 2027AHS Color Out Cancer Run 2026

From $40 Closed

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MP Strength Mental Health Ruck Walk

Sat, May 8 · Woodhaven, MI Woodhaven

MP Strength Ruck Walk for Mental HealthMP Strength Ruck Walk for Mental Health

From $30 Closed

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Michigan Humane Tailgate! Run. Walk. Adopt.

Sat, May 8 · Detroit, MI Detroit

1K | ADULT WITH DOG1K | YOUTH (0-12YRS)1K | ADULT +10

From $15 Closed 43 spots left

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The Greg Adams eRace Stigma 5K

Sun, May 16 · Adrian, MI Adrian

5k Run/Walk5k Run/WalkKids Dash +1

From $5 Closed

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Pet Rescue Run/Walk 5K and 1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, May 22 · Columbus, MI Columbus

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk1.5 Mile Fun Run/WalkVIRTUAL 5K +3

From $25 Closed

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Crossroads Community Care 5K

Sat, May 22 · South Lyon, MI South Lyon

5K Run5K Run5K Walk or Run

From $25 Closed

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Foreshore Adventure Run

Sat, May 22 · Muskegon, MI Muskegon

5K Run - Individual Competitive5K Adventure Fun Run (Individual and Teams)5K Run - Individual Competitive +1

From $50 Open

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Race for the Red 5K

Sat, May 22 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Race for the Red 5K Virtual EventRace for the Red 5K Virtual EventRace for the Red Turnout Challenge +3

From $40 Open

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Bucket Run 5K

Sat, May 22 · Waterford, MI Waterford

Bucket Run 5kBucket Run 5k

From $30 Closed

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I Ran the D 5K

Sat, May 22 · Detroit, MI Detroit

5K Run/Walk5K Virtual Race5K Run/Walk +7

From $35 Closed

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Fruitport Old Fashioned Days 5K and Memorial Mile 2027

Sat, May 29 · Fruitport, MI Fruitport

Memorial Mile Fun RunMemorial Mile Fun RunOFD 5K +1

From $10 Closed

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2027 ROTARY STRIDE FOR S.T.R.I.V.E. 5K

Mon, May 31 · Cadillac, MI Cadillac

2026 ROTARY STRIDE FOR S.T.R.I.V.E 5K2027 ROTARY STRIDE FOR S.T.R.I.V.E 5K

From $25 Open

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Bloomingdale High School Red, White & Blueberry Memorial Day 5k Run and Walk

Mon, May 31 · Bloomingdale, MI Bloomingdale

Red, White & Blueberry Memorial Day 5k5K Run/Walk

From $25 Closed

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Wings of Mercy Runway 5k

Tue, Jun 1 · Linden, MI Linden

5K Run / Walk5K Competitive Walk Economy Option (no shirt)5K Run/Walk - Virtual Option +7

From $25 Closed

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Swartz Creek Challenge 5K

Thu, Jun 3 · Swartz Creek, MI Swartz Creek

Competitive WalkCompetitive WalkRun/Walk +1

From $18 Closed

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Run for the Roses

Sat, Jun 5 · Morenci, MI Morenci

Run for the RosesRun for the Roses

From $35 Closed

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Run for the Rock

Sat, Jun 5 · Zeeland, MI Zeeland

Fun RunFun Run5K Run +1

From $20 Closed

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Tri Greenville Triathlon & Duathlon

Sat, Jun 5 · Greenville, MI Greenville

Dougling DashDougling DashSprint Duathlon Adult +7

From $7 Open

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Another Clucking 5K

Sat, Jun 12 · Potterville, MI Potterville

5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk - LITE5K Run/Walk

From $17.5 Open

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