Running Races in Michigan — 2026

There are 866 running races in Michigan in 2026 across 338 cities. The next upcoming race is the Defender 5K in Byron Center on May 29. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, 10K races.

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

Sat, Sep 5 · Novi, MI Novi

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

From $30 Open

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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

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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

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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

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Watermelon Run

Sat, Sep 5 · Lawrence, MI Lawrence

Road 5K10K15K

From $25 Open

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2026 Run For Sight 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Muskegon, MI Muskegon

Road 1K Deck Dash Kids Run5K Hand Cycle5K Run/Walk +1

From $10 Open

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Michigan Triathlon / Duathlon Championship

Sun, Sep 6 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Triathlon Olympic Triathlon RelayDuathlonOlympic Aquabike +5

From $75 Open

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Run 906

Sun, Sep 6 · Saint Ignace, MI Saint Ignace

Road 9.06K

From $25 Open

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Run Branch County 5k & Half Marathon

Sun, Sep 6 · Coldwater, MI Coldwater

Road Run Branch County 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Trufant Jubilee "Stump Chasers" 5k

Sun, Sep 6 · Trufant, MI Trufant

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $30 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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2026 Run for Recovery

Thu, Sep 10 · Marquette, MI Marquette

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Lake Superior Shore Run

Fri, Sep 11 · Marquette, MI Marquette

Trail 1 Mile Kids Race @ South Beach5K Run5 Mile Hike +1

From $0 Open

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9-11 Holt Hero Run

Fri, Sep 11 · Holt, MI Holt

Road 9/11 Hero Race 5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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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

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Blake's Lyon Township Donut Dash 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · South Lyon, MI South Lyon

Road Blake's Lyon Township Donut Dash 5k (3.2 Miles)

From $40 Open

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Mackinac Island Eight Mile Run & Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Mackinac Island, MI Mackinac Island

Virtual 8 Mile Virtual Race8 MIle Run8 Mile Walk +1

From $15 Open

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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

From $35 Open

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Cellar 1914 Winery 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Central Lake, MI Central Lake

Road 5K RUN/WALK

From $30 Open

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River Club Run (& Hole in One!)

Sat, Sep 12 · Glen Arbor, MI Glen Arbor

Road 5K10K

From $40 Open

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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

From $25 Open

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Turning Point's Tara's 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Sterling Heights, MI Sterling Heights

Virtual Virtual SupporterTara's 5K Run & Walk

From $30 Open

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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

From $40 Open

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Mt. Baldhead Challenge

Sat, Sep 12 · Saugatuck, MI Saugatuck

Trail 10K+ (7 miles)Half Marathon

From $60 Open

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15th Annual Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer Foundation Glow Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Utica, MI Utica

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk

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 First Responders & Military RegistrationYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrsChild Registration 12 & Under +2

From $5 Open

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Rhoades McKee Reeds Lake Triathlon 2026

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

Triathlon Sprint RelaySprint DuathlonSwim +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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RUN FOR THE HILLS!

Sat, Sep 12 · Tipton, MI Tipton

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run5K Walk

From $35 Open

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Mount Clemens Grand Prix Soapbox Derby Style Race - 33rd Annual

Sat, Sep 12 · Mount Clemens, MI Mount Clemens

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

From $175 Open 50 spots left

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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

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Alpena, MI

Sat, Sep 12 · Alpena, MI Alpena

Road Adult RegistrationFirst Responders & Military RegistrationYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrs +1

From $5 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

Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk - VIRTUAL EVENT

From $15 Open

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First Responder 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Mount Pleasant, MI Mount Pleasant

Road First Responder 5K

From $35 Open

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Honeycrisp Harvest Hustle

Sat, Sep 12 · Fenton, MI Fenton

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtualKids Fun Run!

From $30 Open

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Strides for Recovery

Sat, Sep 12 · Port Huron, MI Port Huron

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

From $15 Open

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Sherman Lake YMCA Kids ROAR

Sun, Sep 13 · Augusta, MI Augusta

Kids ROAR - Adults (Ages 15+)Kids ROAR - Kids (Ages 5-14)

From $10 Open

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Just One Step Memorial Walk

Sun, Sep 13 · Wayland, MI Wayland

1 Mile Memorial Walk

From $5 Open

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2026 Holland Haven Marathon

Sun, Sep 13 · Holland, MI Holland

Virtual 8K RaceHalf MarathonFull Marathon Presented by Armor Physical Therapy +1

From $40 Open

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30th Annual Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo

Sun, Sep 13 · Royal Oak, MI Royal Oak

Virtual Fun WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $28 Open

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Last Chance BQ.2 - Grand Rapids

Sun, Sep 13 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road Marathon, plus Millennium Meadows Marathon on August 30 as a training runMarathon

From $120 Open

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Dragon Trails Triathlon (Sprint)

Sun, Sep 13 · Lake Orion, MI Lake Orion

Triathlon Dragon Trails Triathlon Relay (Sprint)Dragon Trails Triathlon (Sprint)

From $100 Open

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PEDALS

Sun, Sep 13 · Cannonsburg, MI Cannonsburg

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

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Forks 5K

Fri, Sep 18 · Albion, MI Albion

Virtual Forks 5KVirtual Forks 5K

From $30 Open

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Blake’s Haunted Orchard 5k Run/Walk

Fri, Sep 18 · Armada, MI Armada

Road Blake's Haunted Orchard 5k Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Escanaba Fall Classic Half Marathon | 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Escanaba, MI Escanaba

Virtual Fall Classic 5K Run/Walk YOUTHFall Classic 5K Run/WalkEscanaba Fall Classic Half Marathon +1

From $20 Open

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Peace Ranch Wilderness 5K/10K Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Traverse City, MI Traverse City

Road Peace Ranch Wilderness 5K RunPeace Ranch Wilderness 10K Run

From $40 Open

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Capital City River Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Road Sohn Kids Races - Mile and SprintCapital City River Run 5K RaceCapital City River Run Half Marathon

From $10 Open

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Run To Set Them Free 5K | 10K Run and Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Shelby Township, MI Shelby Township

Virtual Kids Fun Run5K RUN/WALK10K RUN +1

From $10 Open

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Tahquamenon Falls to Falls Trail Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Paradise, MI Paradise

Road 9 Mile Trail Run

From $50 Open 100 spots left

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LMCU Bridge Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual 5K Run/Walk (9/20)Virtual Bridge Run 5K Run/Walk10 Mile Run (9/20) +2

From $15 Open

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