Running Races in Michigan — 2026

There are 954 running races in Michigan in 2026 across 342 cities. The next upcoming race is the Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Chesterfield Township, MI in Chesterfield on April 12. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, 10K races.

Denver Township Sesquicentennial 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Mount Pleasant, MI Mount Pleasant

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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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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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SHE RUNS Grand Rapids

Sun, Sep 27 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual 5kVirtual 5KVirtual 10k +3

From $35 Open

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The Golden Grizzlies Festival of Races

Sun, Sep 27 · Rochester, MI Rochester

Road 5k Run/Walk5k Race Day Registration without race shirtStudent 5k (Only registrations with an student oakland.edu email will be accepted) +2

From $15 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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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Lansing

Sun, Sep 27 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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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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Growler Gallop Atwater 10 Mile & 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Virtual 5k5k - Economy Package5k- Chariot Runner +7

From $0 Open

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THE ROOTED HALF MARATHON & 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Lake Orion, MI Lake Orion

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

From $45 Open 50 spots left

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Bear Lake Ultra

Sat, Oct 3 · Lapeer, MI Lapeer

Ultra Bear Lake Ultra

From $96 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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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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Sleeping Bear Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Empire, MI Empire

Road 5KHalf MarathonFull Marathon

From $35 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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Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists Oktoberfest 10K/5K, Kids Superhero Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Jackson, MI Jackson

Road 5k Walk5k Run10K Run +1

From $5 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

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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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6th Annual Grand River Color Tour Triathlon

Sat, Oct 3 · Eaton Rapids, MI Eaton Rapids

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

From $0 Open 2 spots left

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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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Oktoberfest Runs @ Stony Creek

Sun, Oct 4 · Shelby Township, MI Shelby Township

Road 5k10kHalf Marathon +1

From $50 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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Big Brothers Big Sisters Miles for Mentorship 2026

Sun, Oct 4 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Virtual 5k Run/WalkVirtual 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Crooked Loops Trail Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Clarkston, MI Clarkston

Road 5.52.58.5

From $30 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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Spooky Sprint - Grand Rapids

Sat, Oct 10 · Caledonia, MI Caledonia

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Wolverine State 100

Sat, Oct 10 · Petoskey, MI Petoskey

Virtual 50 KilometerVirtual 50K100 Kilometer +4

From $60 Open

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Lane Walker Foundation Race

Sat, Oct 10 · Alma, MI Alma

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

From $0 Open

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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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Glory Days 5K Community Run at The Portage Invitational

Sat, Oct 10 · Portage, MI Portage

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Oct 10 · Lansing, MI Lansing

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

From $12.99 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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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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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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2nd Annual Shauna Smith Heroes 5K Trail Run / 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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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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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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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Corunna, MI (42)

Sat, Oct 17 · Corunna, MI Corunna

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

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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Rock the Light Trail Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Northport, MI Northport

Trail Rock The Light Trail Run

From $30 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 MarathonHandcycle - MarathonMarathon +3

From $47.5 Open

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myTEAM TRIUMPH West MI - GR Marathon -- Captain & Angel Registration

Sun, Oct 18 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road Angel Half MarathonAngel Full Marathon

From $25 Open 20 spots left

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Crop for Paws Fall 2026 Weekend Crafting Retreat

Fri, Oct 23 · Troy, MI Troy

Hotel Package (Hotel Accommodations made separately)Saturday OnlyFriday Only +1

From $48 Open 1 spots left

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Fort Custer Norwegian Foot March 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · Augusta, MI Augusta

Norwegian Foot March

From $60 Open

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the overGRound marathon/relay

Sat, Oct 24 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road Day-Before Volunteer (Exact Timing TBD)Relay Marathon (any leg or distance)

From $0 Open

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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

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