Running Races in Michigan — 2026

There are 570 running races in Michigan in 2026 across 230 cities. The next upcoming race is the Elkton Suicide Prevention 5K in Elkton on September 3. Popular distances include 5K races, 10K races, half marathons.

Romeo Peach Festival

Thu, Sep 3 · Romeo, MI Romeo

Road 5K Walk5K Run10K Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Elkton Suicide Prevention 5K

Thu, Sep 3 · Elkton, MI Elkton

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

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Loop The Lake

Fri, Sep 4 · Traverse City, MI Traverse City

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

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Aliferis Memorial Race

Sat, Sep 5 · Alpena, MI Alpena

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

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Farm Fresh 5k and 1 mile at Gast Family Farms

Sat, Sep 5 · Saint Joseph, MI Saint Joseph

Road 1 Mile5k

From $10 Open Closing Soon 22 spots left

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High Bridge Hustle

Sat, Sep 5 · Brethren, MI Brethren

Road High Bridge Hustle 5kHigh Bridge Hustle 5k Walk

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2026 Run For Sight 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Muskegon, MI Muskegon

Road 1K Deck Dash Kids Run5K Run/Walk5K Hand Cycle +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Minnehaha Brewhaha 5k & 15k

Sat, Sep 5 · Arcadia, MI Arcadia

Road Minnehaha 5kMinnehaha 15k

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

Sat, Sep 5 · Flint, MI Flint

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

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Watermelon Run

Sat, Sep 5 · Lawrence, MI Lawrence

Road 5K10K15K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Copper Harbor Trails Fest

Sat, Sep 5 · Copper Harbor, MI Copper Harbor

Road Short XC Mountain Bike Race10K Trail RunMedium XC Mountain Bike Race +8

From $10 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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In the Cut 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Westland, MI Westland

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

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Corewell Health Flat River Belding Labor Day 5k & 1 Mile Fitness Walk

Sat, Sep 5 · Belding, MI Belding

Road 1 Mile Fitness Walk5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Sep 5 · Grand Ledge, MI Grand Ledge

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

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

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

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Michigan Triathlon / Duathlon Championship

Sun, Sep 6 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Triathlon Sprint Triathlon RelayOlympic TriathlonSprint Triathlon +5

From $75 Open Closing Soon

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Run 906

Sun, Sep 6 · Saint Ignace, MI Saint Ignace

Road 9.06K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Run Branch County 5k & Half Marathon

Sun, Sep 6 · Coldwater, MI Coldwater

Road Run Branch County 5KHalf Marathon

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Trufant Jubilee "Stump Chasers" 5k

Sun, Sep 6 · Trufant, MI Trufant

Road 5k Run/Walk

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Algonac Art Fair Color Run 5K

Sun, Sep 6 · Algonac, MI Algonac

Road Algonac Art Fair Color Run 5K

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Manitou Trail Labor Day 5K

Mon, Sep 7 · Roscommon, MI Roscommon

Trail Kids 1 Mile Fun RunManitou Trail Labor Day 5K

From $10 Open

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Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Run

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

Road Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Run

From $65 Open Closing Soon

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Run Muskegon Labor Day Community Walk

Mon, Sep 7 · Muskegon, MI Muskegon

Open Closing Soon

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Harper Creek Optimist Elementary Run

Tue, Sep 8 · Battle Creek, MI Battle Creek

Road 1 Mile Elementary Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Youth Flag Football League

Thu, Sep 10 · Grayling, MI Grayling

Youth Flag Football League Ages 6 - 10

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Run for Recovery

Thu, Sep 10 · Marquette, MI Marquette

Road 5K Run/Walk Team of 45K Run/Walk Team of 65K Run/Walk Team of 8 +1

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Super Shoe Demo

Thu, Sep 10 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Open Closing Soon

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9-11 Holt Hero Run

Fri, Sep 11 · Holt, MI Holt

Road 9/11 Hero Race 5k Run/Walk

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Prefix Charity 5K Fun Run & Car Show

Fri, Sep 11 · Rochester Hills, MI Rochester Hills

Road 1 Mile Run/Walk5k Run/Walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Lake Superior Shore Run

Fri, Sep 11 · Marquette, MI Marquette

Trail 1 Mile Kids Race @ South Beach5 Mile Hike5K Run +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Northern Lights 5K Fun Run

Fri, Sep 11 · Traverse City, MI Traverse City

Road 5K Run/ Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Sep 12 · Harrison Township, MI Harrison Township

Virtual First Responders & Military RegistrationVirtual RunChild Registration 12 & Under +2

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Beau Wilder Remembrance Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Lowell, MI Lowell

Beau Wilder Remembrance Walk

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Mount Clemens Grand Prix Soapbox Derby Style Race - 34rd Annual

Sat, Sep 12 · Mount Clemens, MI Mount Clemens

Mt. Clemens Grand Prix Soapbox Derby Style Race - 34th Annual Running

From $175 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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Rhoades McKee Reeds Lake Triathlon 2026

Sat, Sep 12 · East Grand Rapids, MI East Grand Rapids

Triathlon SwimSprint DuathlonSprint Aqua Bike +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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HINZ COULD FLY 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Jackson, MI Jackson

Virtual HINZ COULD FLY 5K Walk5K Virtual Run or WalkHINZ COULD FLY 5K Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Mackinac Island Eight Mile Run & Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Mackinac Island, MI Mackinac Island

Virtual 8 Mile Virtual Race8 Mile Walk8 MIle Run +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Strides for Recovery 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Port Huron, MI Port Huron

Road Strides For Recovery 1 Mile WalkStrides For Recovery 5k Run

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APPLE-A-DAY 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Mears, MI Mears

Road Apple-A-Day 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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River Club Run (& Hole in One!) Presented by Leelanau Vacation Realty

Sat, Sep 12 · Glen Arbor, MI Glen Arbor

Road 5K10K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Uncle John's Orchard Run 5K + 10K

Sat, Sep 12 · St Johns, MI St Johns

Trail Uncle John's Orchard Run 5KUncle John's Orchard Run 10KUncle John’s Orchard Double 5K/10K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer Glow Run — The Series Finale

Sat, Sep 12 · Utica, MI Utica

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Mt. Baldhead Challenge

Sat, Sep 12 · Saugatuck, MI Saugatuck

Trail 10K+ (7 miles)Half Marathon

From $60 Open Closing Soon

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9/11 Never Forget Trail Run/Walk 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Brighton, MI Brighton

Road 9/11 Never Forget Trail Run/Walk 5k

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

Sat, Sep 12 · Paw Paw, MI Paw Paw

Road Grape Lake 5K WalkGrape Lake 5K Run

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RUN FOR THE HILLS!

Sat, Sep 12 · Tipton, MI Tipton

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Walk5K Run

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Mitchell 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Kalamazoo, MI Kalamazoo

Road 5k Run/Walk

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5K for the King (2026)

Sat, Sep 12 · Mount Pleasant, MI Mount Pleasant

Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Sep 12 · Holland, MI Holland

Road Be the Light 5K Run

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

Sat, Sep 12 · Battle Creek, MI Battle Creek

Virtual 5K Run/Walk - VIRTUAL EVENT5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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