Running Races in Michigan — 2026

There are 428 running races in Michigan in 2026 across 189 cities. The next upcoming race is the MiCHN 5K & 1.5 mile run/walk in Lansing on October 13. Popular distances include 5K races, ultras, half marathons.

Be Aware 5K Walk/Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Macomb, MI Macomb

Road 5K RUN/WALK | TIMED5K RUN/WALK I UNTIMEDVIRTUAL 5K RUN/WALK

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Battle Creek Patriot Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Augusta, MI Augusta

Virtual 5k Run/WalkHandcycle/Wheelchair 5kVirtual 5K +2

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Wild Goose Chase 5K and Gosling Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Fennville, MI Fennville

Road Gosling Run 7 to 9 yrs oldGosling Run 10 to 12 yrs oldWild Goose Chase 5K +2

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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HAWK HUSTLE 5K RUN/WALK

Sun, Oct 11 · Farmington Hills, MI Farmington Hills

Road Hawk Hustle 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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UP Friends of Honduras 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 11 · Powers, MI Powers

Road UP Friends 5K Run/Walk

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Le Run for Le Rouge 2026

Sun, Oct 11 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Virtual Le Run for Le Rouge 2026 5K VIRTUAL Run/WalkLe Run for Le Rouge 2026 5K In-Person Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Baseline Blitz 5k Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 11 · Northville, MI Northville

Road 5k Run/Walk - Novi Educational Foundation5k Run/Walk - Northville Educational FoundationKids Dash - 1/4 Mile

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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SOMA DO Dash: The Phantom 5k

Sun, Oct 11 · East Lansing, MI East Lansing

Virtual Virtual SOMA DO Dash: The Phantom 5kSOMA DO Dash: The Phantom 5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Blue Ribbon Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Woodhaven, MI Woodhaven

Road 5K Bike rideCompetitive 5K run/walk10K Run +2

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Vineyard at Sunset 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Cedar, MI Cedar

Road 5K Run/Walk

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Caty Gittner Memorial Scholarship 5K Run and Walk

Sun, Oct 11 · Shelby Township, MI Shelby Township

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual Supporter

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Heritage 50k & Half-Marathon

Sun, Oct 11 · Adrian, MI Adrian

Trail Half Marathon50k Ultra Marathon

From $60 Open Closing Soon

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Fall Freedom 5K Run/Walk Hillsdale

Sun, Oct 11 · Hillsdale, MI Hillsdale

Road Fall Freedom 5K Run/Walk for Hillsdale Wreaths Across America

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The OFFICIAL (Unofficial) Detroit Free Press Shakeout Run! Hosted By Fleet Feet & ASICS!

Wed, Oct 14 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Open Closing Soon

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2026 Glow in the Park 5K

Fri, Oct 16 · Mount Pleasant, MI Mount Pleasant

Road Glow in the Park 5K

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Corunna, MI (42)

Sat, Oct 17 · Corunna, MI Corunna

Road 5K10K13.1M

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Run and Creep 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Benton Harbor, MI Benton Harbor

Road 5k Run/Walk

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HYC Glow Color Blast Fun Run 2026

Sat, Oct 17 · Menominee, MI Menominee

Road HYC Glow Color Blast Fun Run 2026 (Adults 18+)HYC Glow Color Blast Fun Run 2026 (Children 17 and under)

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Run for Her Future 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Fenton, MI Fenton

Road Fun RunFun Run (For Ages 10 and under)5K Walk +1

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Notre Dame Prep Irish Dash - 5K Fun Run / Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Pontiac, MI Pontiac

Road Notre Dame Prep Irish Dash - 5K

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Will Run for Coffee 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Owosso, MI Owosso

Road "Would Rather Walk" for Coffee 1.5mileWill Run for COFFEE 5k

From $45 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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Lake Linden-Hubbell 5k/Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Lake Linden, MI Lake Linden

Road 1 Mile Fun Run - all ages5k RUN - all ages5k WALK - all ages

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Always Leave Smiling 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Hastings, MI Hastings

Road Always Leave Smiling 5K Run/Walk

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Dragons in the Woods

Sat, Oct 17 · Holt, MI Holt

Trail 5k Run/Walk

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St. Mary's Run to Fund the Mission 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Davison, MI Davison

Road St. Mary's Run to Fund the Mission 5K Run/Walk

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Grand Rapids Kids Marathon

Sat, Oct 17 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road Kids Marathon

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Black Men's Wellness Day 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Detroit, MI Detroit

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FLEE & ELUDE 5K/10K

Sat, Oct 17 · Grayling, MI Grayling

Road FLEE & ELUDE 5KFLEE & ELUDE 10K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Headless Horseman 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Howell, MI Howell

Road Monster MileHeadless Horseman 5KHeadless Horseman 5k + Monster Mile

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Therapy Ranch Hike 2026

Sat, Oct 17 · White Lake, MI White Lake

Hike 1 Mile HikeHike 1 mile Youth HIke 18 years and younger under 5 freeHike and 3 Mile Hike

From $10 Open

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5K at The Factory

Sat, Oct 17 · Ypsilanti, MI Ypsilanti

Virtual Virtual 5k Run/Walk5k Run/Walk

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Rock the Light Trail Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Northport, MI Northport

Trail Rock The Light Trail Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Go Blue! Go Green! 5k Run & Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Owosso, MI Owosso

Road Go Blue! 5kGo Green! 5k

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Trick or Trot 2nd Annual 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Charlotte, MI Charlotte

Road Trick or Trot 5K

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Sean Brady Memorial

Sat, Oct 17 · Monroe, MI Monroe

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run

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myTEAM TRIUMPH West MI - GR Marathon -- Captain & Angel Registration

Sun, Oct 18 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road Angel Half MarathonAngel Full Marathon

From $25 Open Closing Soon 20 spots left

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Big Miles for Little Smiles

Sun, Oct 18 · Jackson, MI Jackson

Road Kids 1 Mile Fun Run5k Run/Walk

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5th Annual Clarkston Family Farm 5k Chicken Run and 1mile Chicken Little Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Clarkston, MI Clarkston

Road 1 Mile Chicken Little Run5k Chicken Run

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The Barn Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Williamston, MI Williamston

Road 2K Fall Color Run/Walk with the St. Louis residents5K Run/WalkAmish-Built Barn Visit & Supporters of the St. Louis Center

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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In the Cut 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Brownstown Township, MI Brownstown Township

Road 1 Mile Cruiser Run/Walk5K Run/Walk5K Onsite Registration

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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University of Michigan Health-West Grand Rapids Marathon

Sun, Oct 18 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road Half MarathonMarathonHandcycle - Marathon +3

From $47.5 Open Closing Soon

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Duncan Lake Middle School Color Run

Thu, Oct 22 · Caledonia, MI Caledonia

Road Color Run

From $22 Open Closing Soon

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Sherman Lake YMCA - Trick or Treat on the Trails

Fri, Oct 23 · Augusta, MI Augusta

Open Closing Soon

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Crop for Paws Fall 2026 Weekend Crafting Retreat

Fri, Oct 23 · Troy, MI Troy

Friday OnlyHotel Package (Hotel Accommodations made separately)Saturday Only +3

From $47 Open 1 spots left

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Neighborhood Block Party Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Sterling Heights, MI Sterling Heights

Virtual Run Your Race Virtual Block Party 5KBlock Party 5K

From $5 Open

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Youth Haven Miles for Smiles 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Rives Junction, MI Rives Junction

Road 5K Run5K Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Spooky Sprint - Ann Arbor

Sat, Oct 24 · Ypsilanti, MI Ypsilanti

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +7

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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The Missing Slice - Love, Hope & Pizza 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Adrian, MI Adrian

Road 5K Run or WalkKids Run

From $5 Open

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Ruck the Mountain & Run the Mountain

Sat, Oct 24 · Thompsonville, MI Thompsonville

Ruck the Mountain 16 & UpRuck the Mountain 15 & UnderEducational Counseling - Medical, Performance, Recovery, Physical Therapy

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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myTEAM TRIUMPH West MI - Alger Heights -- Captain & Angel Registration

Sat, Oct 24 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road Angel 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon 32 spots left

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