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.

Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Detroit

Sat, Sep 19 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Road 5K Run or Walk

From $39 Open

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Alkebu-Lan Village 8th Annual 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Road 5k Run/Walk1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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3rd Annual Carman-Ainsworth Charge On! 5k Run/Walk & Color run!

Sat, Sep 19 · Flint, MI Flint

Road 1st Annual Carman-Ainsworth Charge On! Color RunCavalier Combo- Charge On! 5k and Color Run!3rd Annual Carman-Ainsworth Charge On! 5k Run & Walk

From $15 Open

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New Buffalo Township Fired Up 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Union Pier, MI Union Pier

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Bangor Apple Run 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Bangor, MI Bangor

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Gryphon Place Suicide Prevention Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Kalamazoo, MI Kalamazoo

Gryphon Place Suicide Prevention Walk

From $25 Open

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OaktoberFAST 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Three Oaks, MI Three Oaks

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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The Dirty Mitten Trail Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Middleville, MI Middleville

Trail 5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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More Than Four 5.04k

Sat, Sep 19 · Traverse City, MI Traverse City

Virtual Kids 0.04K Dash5.04k Run/Walk5.04k Run/Walk Virtual

From $14 Open

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Beaver Dash Bash 2026

Sat, Sep 19 · Lapeer, MI Lapeer

Road 5K Ruck5K Cross-Country Running RaceClass 1 E-Bike 11 Mile Single-Track Race +11

From $25 Open

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R2 - ResRUN26

Sat, Sep 19 · Big Rapids, MI Big Rapids

Road 5k Run10KHalf Marathon

From $35 Open

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St. John Applefest Road Race

Sat, Sep 19 · Fenton, MI Fenton

Road Apple Core 1-Mile5K Run5K Walk +2

From $15 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Corunna, MI (38)

Sat, Sep 19 · Corunna, MI Corunna

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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3rd Annual STAY; Your Story's Not Over 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Baroda, MI Baroda

Virtual Virtual 5K Walk/Run5K Walk5K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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The Dirty Mitten Gravel Triathlon

Sun, Sep 20 · Middleville, MI Middleville

Virtual The Shorty Aquabike (Sprint)The Shorty Relay - 2 person (Sprint)The Shorty Relay - 3 person (Sprint) +8

From $46.33 Open Closing Soon 2 spots left

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myTEAM TRIUMPH West MI - Bridge Run -- Captain & Angel Registration

Sun, Sep 20 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road Angel 5kAngel 10 mile

From $25 Open 15 spots left

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Tara Sturgis Memorial Pints & Paws 5K & 1 mile

Sun, Sep 20 · Milford, MI Milford

Road 1 mileDouble 1 mile & 5K5K

From $20 Open

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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Grand Rapids

Sun, Sep 20 · Sand Lake, MI Sand Lake

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Detroit Women's Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K: Women Run the D Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 20 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Virtual Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk +4

From $30 Open

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Driathlon

Sun, Sep 20 · Bay City, MI Bay City

Triathlon Individual Kayak (Yours)2 Person Relay - 2 people canoe/1 person Bike/1 person RunIndividual Kayak (Provided) +1

From $60 Open Closing Soon

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Almont Heritage Festival

Sun, Sep 20 · Almont, MI Almont

Road Fun Run5K Run/Walk10K Run

From $5 Open

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Last TRI

Sun, Sep 20 · Shelby Township, MI Shelby Township

Triathlon Olympic AquabikeSprint Triathlon RelayOlympic Triathlon Relay +5

From $75 Open

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Superhero 5K & Family Fun Run

Thu, Sep 24 · Holland, MI Holland

Road Family Fun Run 1kSuperhero 5K

From $10 Open

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Kingsbury Cougar Mudder & Twilight 5K Run or Walk

Fri, Sep 25 · Oxford, MI Oxford

Virtual Cougar Mudder Obstacle Course5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K

From $25 Open

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Journey to the Farm 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Jackson, MI Jackson

Road 5K Walk5K Run

From $30 Open

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Denver Township Sesquicentennial 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Mount Pleasant, MI Mount Pleasant

Open

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Red Flannel 5 & 10K

Sat, Sep 26 · Cedar Springs, MI Cedar Springs

Road Red Flannel Festival 5K RunRed Flannel Festival 10K Run5K Walk

From $25 Open

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Sacred Hearts 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Rochester, MI Rochester

Road 1 MILE RUN/WALK | YOUTH (UNDER 12 YRS)1 MILE RUN/WALK5K RUN/WALK +1

From $0 Open

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Calvin Classic 5k and Youth Fun Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual HandcycleVirtual 5k5k +2

From $8 Open

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“Moie Brown Memorial" Run for the Health of It - presented by First National Bank of St. Ignace

Sat, Sep 26 · Saint Ignace, MI Saint Ignace

Virtual 5K Run5K Run - STUDENT, VETERAN, SENIOR (65+)5K Walk - STUDENT, VETERAN, SENIOR (65+) +5

From $30 Open

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Coffee Classic Run

Sat, Sep 26 · White Lake, MI White Lake

Road Kids Run (1/2 ish mile)5K8 Mile

From $10 Open

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CIDERFEST 5K & Mile

Sat, Sep 26 · Holly, MI Holly

Road YOUTH 1 MILE FUN RUN (14 & UNDER)ADULT 1 MILE FUN RUNADULT 5K RUN/WALK +1

From $22 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Lansing, MI (39)

Sat, Sep 26 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Dementia and Alzheimer's Association of St. Clair County 5K Run/Walk - "Find the Cure"

Sat, Sep 26 · Port Huron, MI Port Huron

Road 1 Mile Walk (No Shirt) - Child 17 and under1 Mile Walk - Child 17 and under1 Mile Walk - Adult +3

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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BWell Saginaw Strides Toward Wellness 2026

Sat, Sep 26 · Saginaw, MI Saginaw

Road 5K Run/Walk10K RunChallenge for Change 10K & 5K

From $30 Open

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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Ann Arbor

Sat, Sep 26 · Milford, MI Milford

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Bear Lake Tavern's 2nd Annual 5k Run/Walk for Brain Aneurysm Awareness

Sat, Sep 26 · Muskegon, MI Muskegon

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Cure Clark

Sat, Sep 26 · Charlotte, MI Charlotte

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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10 & 20 Mile Training Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road 10 Mile Training Run20 Mile Training Run

From $0 Open

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Gentex Park2Park 1/2 Marathon & 5K for Neighbors Plus

Sat, Sep 26 · Holland, MI Holland

Road 5KHalf-MarathonVirtual Half Marathon +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Baby Steps 5k Run/Walk Kalamazoo

Sat, Sep 26 · Kalamazoo, MI Kalamazoo

Virtual Baby Steps Run/WalkVIRTUAL Baby Steps Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Pave the Way

Sat, Sep 26 · Shelby Township, MI Shelby Township

Road 5K10K1/2 Marathon

From $35 Open

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Betsie Valley Trail Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Thompsonville, MI Thompsonville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K10K +1

From $15 Open 35 spots left

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Sault International Festival of Races

Sat, Sep 26 · Sault Sainte Marie, MI Sault Sainte Marie

Virtual Virtual 5K Walk5K Walk5K Run +5

From $20 Open

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2026 Run Iron Mountain Half Marathon | 1OK | 5K | 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Iron Mountain, MI Iron Mountain

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkRun Iron Mountain 5K Run/WalkRun Iron Mountain 10K Run/Walk +2

From $10 Open 50 spots left

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Campfire 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Almont, MI Almont

Road Campfire 1 MileCampfire 5K

From $20 Open

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SHE RUNS Grand Rapids

Sun, Sep 27 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual Virtual 5K5kVirtual 10k +3

From $35 Open

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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Lansing

Sun, Sep 27 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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The Bull Run for ALS of Michigan

Sun, Sep 27 · Milford, MI Milford

Virtual The InvisaBULL 5KThe Bull Run 5k Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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The Golden Grizzlies Festival of Races

Sun, Sep 27 · Rochester, MI Rochester

Road 5k Run/WalkStudent 5k (Only registrations with an student oakland.edu email will be accepted)5k Race Day Registration without race shirt +2

From $15 Open

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