Running Races in Michigan — 2026

There are 425 running races in Michigan in 2026 across 188 cities. The next upcoming race is the Duncan Lake Middle School Color Run in Caledonia on October 22. Popular distances include 5K races, ultras, half marathons.

Duncan Lake Middle School Color Run

Thu, Oct 22 · Caledonia, MI Caledonia

Road Color Run

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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

Saturday OnlyFriday OnlyWeekend Commuter Package (Hotel not needed) +3

From $47 Open 1 spots left

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Run For Your Life 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Holland, MI Holland

Road Lil Pumpkins RunRun For Your Life 5k

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Youth Haven Miles for Smiles 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Rives Junction, MI Rives Junction

Road 5K Walk5K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Vanderbilt Area Schools PTO Fall Color Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Vanderbilt, MI Vanderbilt

Road Vanderbilt Area Schools PTO Fall Color Fun Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Ruck the Mountain & Run the Mountain

Sat, Oct 24 · Thompsonville, MI Thompsonville

Ruck the Mountain 15 & UnderRuck the Mountain 16 & UpEducational Counseling - Medical, Performance, Recovery, Physical Therapy

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Grand Rapids Zombie Dash 5k at Sixth Street Bridge Park 6:45pm Start

Sat, Oct 24 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road Kids Trick or Treat Mile5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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11th Annual Trick or Trot 5K Trail Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Sanford, MI Sanford

Road Trick or Trot 5K Trail Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Mackinac Island Great Turtle Half Marathon & 5.7 Mile

Sat, Oct 24 · Mackinac Island, MI Mackinac Island

Virtual 5.7 Mile Run5.7 Mile Virtual Race5.7 Mile Walk +2

From $55 Open Closing Soon

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Nite Lites Halloween Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Brooklyn, MI Brooklyn

Road Witches Walk - HoodieWitches Walk - Short Sleeve T-shirtHalloween Walk

From $28 Open Closing Soon

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Camp Newaygo Trick-or-Trot 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Newaygo, MI Newaygo

Road Camp Newaygo Trick-or-Trot 5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon 47 spots left

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Lost Pines Lodge Dryland Race

Sat, Oct 24 · Harrietta, MI Harrietta

Fun Run (Saturday Only)1 Dog Canicross JR6 Dog Rig Registered Breed +30

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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2026 World Run Day Virtual 5K - Detroit

Sat, Oct 24 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Virtual 5K

From $19.99 Open Closing Soon

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Kickin’ Kawasaki 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road Kickin Kawasaki 5k and Kids Run

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Cal Crusher 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · Caledonia, MI Caledonia

Road Cal Crusher 2026

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Step Up for America's Heroes Stair Challenge

Sat, Oct 24 · Mount Pleasant, MI Mount Pleasant

Open Closing Soon

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Halloween Hustle 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · Negaunee, MI Negaunee

Road Halloween Hustle 5k Fun Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Neighborhood Block Party Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Sterling Heights, MI Sterling Heights

Virtual Block Party 5KRun Your Race Virtual Block Party 5K

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Lansing, MI (43)

Sat, Oct 24 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 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 32 spots left

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Capital City Dia de Los Muertos 5k Run/Walk/Roll

Sat, Oct 24 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Road Capital City Dia De Los Muertos 5k Run/Walk/RollKids Run - Carrera de Los Niños

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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5TH Grade T.R.O.Y. Fitness Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Troy, MI Troy

Road 2 Mile

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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West Side Donut Dash

Sat, Oct 24 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road West Side Donut Dash 5k Trail RunKids Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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Michigan Monster Dash

Sat, Oct 24 · Milford, MI Milford

Virtual 1k Kids Virtual Run/Walk1k Kids Run/Walk5k Run/Walk +5

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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LSSU GLSW Kinesiology Club 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Sault Sainte Marie, MI Sault Sainte Marie

Road LSSU GLSW Kinesiology Club 5K Fun Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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5K Color Run and Lil' Monster Dash - Run for the Residents

Sat, Oct 24 · Sturgis, MI Sturgis

Road Lil' Monster Dash (1 Mile)5K Color Run - Run for the Residents

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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HALLOWEEN HUSTLE 5K | 8K | FUN RUN

Sat, Oct 24 · Harrison Township, MI Harrison Township

Virtual FUN RUNVIRTUAL 5K RUN/WALK5K RUN/WALK +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Salmon Scramble Su-pear 5k and Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Buchanan, MI Buchanan

Road Salmon Scramble 1.75 Mile Fun Run/WalkSalmon Scramble Su-pear 5k Run/WalkPrickly Pear Challenge (5k and 1.75 Mile Combo)

From $10 Open Closing Soon 25 spots left

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5k Pink Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Hartford, MI Hartford

Road Pink Run Early BirdPink Run Youth

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Beaver Fever 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Beaverton, MI Beaverton

Road Beaver Fever 5k

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Northwest Athletic Booosters 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Jackson, MI Jackson

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run5k Walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Peace Panther Prowl 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Saginaw, MI Saginaw

Road Peace Panther Prowl 5K Walk/Run

From $30 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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Haunted Hustle 5k & Monster Mile

Sun, Oct 25 · Northville, MI Northville

Road Monster Mile5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Wicked Halloween Runs

Sun, Oct 25 · Northville, MI Northville

Virtual 5k10k15k +4

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Westview Orchards Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sun, Oct 25 · Washington, MI Washington

Road 5kVolunteer and Run 7:30am to 9:00am

From $15 Open Closing Soon 15 spots left

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10th Annual Frightful 5K and Pumpkin 1K

Sun, Oct 25 · Troy, MI Troy

Road PUMPKIN 1KFRIGHTFUL 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Beavers Against Breast Cancer 5k Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · Battle Creek, MI Battle Creek

Road Beavers Against Breast Cancer 5k Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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the overGRound marathon/relay

Sun, Oct 25 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road Day-Before Volunteer (Exact Timing TBD on Sat 10/24)Relay Marathon (any leg or distance)

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Spooky Sprint- Lansing

Sun, Oct 25 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +7

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Set the PACE 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Virtual Set the PACE 5K RUNSet the PACE 5K WALKSet the PACE 5K VIRTUAL RUN/WALK (Oct 22 - Oct 25)

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Playmakers Ghostly Gallop

Sun, Oct 25 · Saint Johns, MI Saint Johns

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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6th Annual Be the ONE Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road i understand Be the ONE 5K Run/Walk

From $17.5 Open Closing Soon

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Pumpkin Glow Run

Fri, Oct 30 · Fenton, MI Fenton

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtualKids & Adults Fun Run!

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Freeland Freaky 5's

Sat, Oct 31 · Freeland, MI Freeland

Road Kids 1 Mile Fun Run 13 & Under (untimed)Freaky 5K Run/WalkFreaky 5 Mile +2

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Redeem Mi Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Montague, MI Montague

Virtual 5KVirtual 5kHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Clare Pumpkin 5K Run/Walk 2026

Sat, Oct 31 · CLARE, MI CLARE

Road Clare Pumpkin 5K Walk - 2026Clare Pumpkin 5K Run - 2026

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Hot Cider Hustle - Grand Rapids Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Walker, MI Walker

Virtual 5K Untimed Run/Walk - Extended Online Registration5KKids Division Fun Run 5K +9

From $12.99 Open Closing Soon

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