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.

THE ROOTED HALF MARATHON & 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Lake Orion, MI Lake Orion

Virtual 5K RUN/WALKVIRTUAL 5K RUN/WALK5K RUN/WALK + DOGGIE DIVISION +2

From $45 Open 50 spots left

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Mueller's Orchard Cider Run 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 27 · Linden, MI Linden

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Playmakers Autumn Classic

Sun, Sep 27 · Haslett, MI Haslett

Road Bobby Crim 3K3K Run8K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Strides for SOS 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 27 · Beverly Hills, MI Beverly Hills

Road 1 Mile Run or Walk5K Run or Walk

From $30 Open

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Growler Gallop Atwater 10 Mile & 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Virtual 5k - Economy Package5k - Virtual Race5k- Chariot Runner +7

From $0 Open

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Sleeping Bear Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Empire, MI Empire

Road 5KHalf MarathonFull Marathon

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists Oktoberfest 10K/5K, Kids Superhero Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Jackson, MI Jackson

Road 5k Run5k Walk10K Run +1

From $5 Open

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6th Annual Grand River Color Tour Triathlon

Sat, Oct 3 · Eaton Rapids, MI Eaton Rapids

Triathlon 5K Run ONLYTriathlon Giveaway!Relay Team Sponsor Registration +4

From $0 Open 2 spots left

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2026 HPWC Orphan Run 4 Hope

Sat, Oct 3 · Stockbridge, MI Stockbridge

Road HPWC Orphan Run 4 Hope 2026

From $30 Open

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Bear Lake Ultra

Sat, Oct 3 · Lapeer, MI Lapeer

Ultra Bear Lake Ultra

From $96 Open

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1st Annual Ostomy 5k, Ann Arbor MI

Sat, Oct 3 · Dexter, MI Dexter

Road Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k - OSTOMATE DivisionRun for Resilience Ostomy 5k - OPEN DivisionKids 50 Yard Dash - AGES 5 and Under +1

From $20 Open

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Forever Home Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Bloomfield Hills, MI Bloomfield Hills

Virtual 1K Dress-Up DashVirtual 5K (support from anywhere!)5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Grand Ledge, MI (40)

Sat, Oct 3 · Grand Ledge, MI Grand Ledge

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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North Shore Trail Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Spring Lake, MI Spring Lake

Road 5K Trail Run/Hike/Walk10K Trail RunCombo 10K + 5K Trail Run (Separate Events)

From $20 Open

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Bee Brave 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Caledonia, MI Caledonia

Virtual Bee Brave Virtual 5KBee Brave 5K Walk (not timed)Bee Brave 5K Run (timed)

From $30 Open

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The Lucky Pumpkin 5K Run/Walk to benefit Ireland's Dream

Sat, Oct 3 · Davison, MI Davison

Virtual 5k Run/WalkVirtual Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Trinity Health Probility Ann Arbor Marathon: 5K • 10K • Half-Marathon • Full Marathon • Marathon Relay • Half-Marathon Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor

Virtual Kids Run .262 - 8 and under onlyKids Run Half Mile - 10 and under onlyVirtual 5K +10

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Oktoberfest Runs @ Stony Creek

Sun, Oct 4 · Shelby Township, MI Shelby Township

Road 5k10kHalf Marathon +1

From $50 Open

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Miles for Mentorship 2026

Sun, Oct 4 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Virtual Virtual 5k Run/Walk5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Neighborhood House Scare Away Hunger 5K | 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Rochester, MI Rochester

Road 1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK5K RUN/WALKSpectator Pancake Breakfast

From $5 Open

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Taking a Shot at Breast Cancer 5K Run & 2Mile Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Fort Gratiot, MI Fort Gratiot

Road 2 Mile Walk5K Run

From $20 Open

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Hot Cider Hustle - Lansing Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Virtual Virtual 5KKids Division Fun Run 5K5K - Untimed Extended Online Registration +9

From $12.99 Open

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Hotcake Hustle

Sat, Oct 10 · Kalamazoo, MI Kalamazoo

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Anderson Lake Backyard Ultra

Sat, Oct 10 · Gwinn, MI Gwinn

Ultra Anderson Lake Backyard Ultra

From $75 Open 65 spots left

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Lori's Voice: Pathways to Possibilities

Sat, Oct 10 · Kentwood, MI Kentwood

Road Kid's Run, Roll & StrollLori's Voice: Pathways to Possibilities 5K

From $10 Open

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Spooky Sprint - Grand Rapids

Sat, Oct 10 · Caledonia, MI Caledonia

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Montrose Orchards Cider Run 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Montrose, MI Montrose

Road Donut Dash (Fun Run)5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Stout Stumble 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Pentwater, MI Pentwater

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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3rd Annual Shauna Smith Heroes 5K Trail Run /Walk or 2K Trail Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Holland, MI Holland

Trail 3rd Annual Shauna Smith Heroes 5k-Shield of Hope

From $35 Open

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Glory Days 5K Community Run at The Portage Invitational

Sat, Oct 10 · Portage, MI Portage

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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Clio Can Do Color Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Clio, MI Clio

Road Economy Clio Can Do Color RunClio Can Do Color Run

From $15 Open

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Wolverine State 100

Sat, Oct 10 · Petoskey, MI Petoskey

Virtual 50 KilometerVirtual 50KVirtual 100 Mile +4

From $60 Open

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Lane Walker Foundation Race

Sat, Oct 10 · Alma, MI Alma

Road 5k Run5k Fun Walk/RunChildren 12 and under (Free with a registered adult) +2

From $0 Open

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Sandhill Crane All Trail Half Marathon/10K/5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Vandalia, MI Vandalia

Trail 1K Kids Fun Run5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk +1

From $0 Open

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Crooked Loops Trail Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Clarkston, MI Clarkston

Road 8.55.52.5

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Port City Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Frankfort, MI Frankfort

Road Port City 5K Run

From $29 Open

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Wild Goose Chase 5K and Gosling Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Fennville, MI Fennville

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

From $15 Open

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Miles at the Moose

Sat, Oct 10 · South Lyon, MI South Lyon

Road Mile at the Moose 1KMiles at the Moose 5k

From $25 Open

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myTEAM TRIUMPH West MI - Lori's Voice 5k -- Captain & Angel Registration

Sat, Oct 10 · Kentwood, MI Kentwood

Road Angel 5k

From $25 Open 21 spots left

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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

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UP Friends of Honduras 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 11 · Powers, MI Powers

Road UP Friends 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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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

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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

From $25 Open

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Therapy Ranch Hike 2026

Sat, Oct 17 · White Lake, MI White Lake

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

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Rock the Light Trail Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Northport, MI Northport

Trail Rock The Light Trail Run

From $30 Open

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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

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

Sat, Oct 17 · Corunna, MI Corunna

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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FLEE & ELUDE 5K/10K

Sat, Oct 17 · Grayling, MI Grayling

Road FLEE & ELUDE 5KFLEE & ELUDE 10K

From $20 Open

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Run and Creep 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Benton Harbor, MI Benton Harbor

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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University of Michigan Health-West Grand Rapids Marathon

Sun, Oct 18 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road Half MarathonMarathonRelay Marathon +3

From $47.5 Open

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