Running Races in Michigan — 2026

There are 425 running races in Michigan in 2026 across 189 cities. The next upcoming race is the Okemos Choirs Miles for Music Fall 2026 Fundraiser in Okemos on October 19. Popular distances include 5K races, ultras, half marathons.

Baker College "B" Thankful 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Cadillac, MI Cadillac

Road Baker College "B" Thankful 5K

From $30 Open

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New Beginnings Turkey Trot 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Sheridan, MI Sheridan

Road New Beginnings Turkey Trot 5k Sheridan Michigan

From $20 Open

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Justify The Pie 5k and 15k Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Hudsonville, MI Hudsonville

Virtual Virtual Justify The Pie 5kJustify The Pie 5k Run/WalkJustify The Pie 15K Run +1

From $25 Open

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TURKEY TRAIL TROT & THE LEFTOVERS RACE

Thu, Nov 26 · Shelby Township, MI Shelby Township

Trail THE LEFTOVERS RACE 2 MILE - FRIDAYTURKEY TRAIL TROT 2 MILE - THURSDAYTURKEY TRAIL TROT 4 MILE - THURSDAY +5

From $40 Open

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Run Muskegon's Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5k Fun Run & Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Muskegon, MI Muskegon

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St. Joseph Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Saint Joseph, MI Saint Joseph

Road St. Joseph Turkey Trot 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Gobbler Wobbler 5K and 5 Mile

Thu, Nov 26 · Lapeer, MI Lapeer

Road Turkey Leg 5KEconomy Gobbler Wobbler 5 Mile (No Hat/Medal)Economy Turkey Leg 5K (No Hat/Medal) +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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South Lyon Huffin' for the Stuffin'

Thu, Nov 26 · South Lyon, MI South Lyon

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Bay City Miracle Field - 5K Gobble Wobble

Thu, Nov 26 · Bay City, MI Bay City

Bay City Miracle Field 5K Gobble Wobble

From $40 Open

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Sherman Lake YMCA Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Augusta, MI Augusta

Road Turkey Trot (Individual)

From $25 Open

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Traverse City Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Traverse City, MI Traverse City

Road 5 Mile Flyer5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon and 7.5 Miler - MI

Fri, Nov 27 · Commerce Township, MI Commerce Township

Trail 7.5 Mile - Economy Package7.5 Mile - Ruck7.5 Mile +5

From $38 Open Closing Soon

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Dashing Through Glenn Holiday Fun Run

Fri, Nov 27 · Glenn, MI Glenn

Road Dashing Through Glenn Holiday Fun Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Twisted Trail 5K, 10K, 15K and FREE 1 MILE

Fri, Nov 27 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road 5K10K15K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Owosso Glow 5K Run/Walk

Fri, Nov 27 · Owosso, MI Owosso

Road Owosso Glow 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Fantasy 5K

Fri, Nov 27 · Howell, MI Howell

Road 1 Mile RunFantasy 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Turkey Trails- Ann Arbor

Sat, Nov 28 · Milford, MI Milford

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +7

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Hospice of Gladwin 5K Walk/Run Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 28 · Gladwin, MI Gladwin

Road Hospice of Gladwin 5K Walk/Run Turkey Trot

From $40 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Lansing, MI (48)

Sat, Nov 28 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Milford Gobbler Gallop

Sat, Nov 28 · Milford, MI Milford

Road 1 Mile4 MileDouble (1 mile & 4 Mile)

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Turkey Trails - Lansing

Sun, Nov 29 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +7

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Craig's Affordable Tools and Bobbie’s Staff present Turkey Trot, 2026

Sun, Nov 29 · Luna Pier, MI Luna Pier

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Grayling Youth Wrestling 2026/2027 sign-up

Tue, Dec 1 · Grayling, MI Grayling

Grayling Youth Wrestling 2026/2027 sign-up

From $125 Open

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Santa Run Presented by Al Serra Auto Plaza

Sat, Dec 5 · Flint, MI Flint

Road Reindeer Run (1/4 mile)1 Mile Run/Walk5k Run/Walk Sponsored by Al Serra Auto Plaza +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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8Ks of Hanukkah... 8 Krazy Ks!

Sat, Dec 5 · YOUR CHOICE, MI YOUR CHOICE

Virtual The Miracle: 8 Krazy Ks in one day8 Krazy Ks.... a K a dayThe Maccabee: 1K + 2K +3K... add one K each day until you reach 8Ks on the 8th day of Hanukkah +1

From $36 Open Closing Soon

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JingleJog 2026

Sat, Dec 5 · Fenton, MI Fenton

Road JingleJog 5K Walk 2026JingleJog 5K Run 2026

From $40 Open

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Run Like The Dickens

Sat, Dec 5 · Holly, MI Holly

Road Tiny Tim Trot (Kids Fun Run)5K Registration (Walk)5K Registration +1

From $10 Open

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Annual Elf Run Bellaire

Sat, Dec 5 · Bellaire, MI Bellaire

Road 5k Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Run Kalamazoo Run Camp

Sat, Dec 5 · Kalamazoo, MI Kalamazoo

Road 13 Week Program - 10K13 Week Program - Half Marathon20 Week Program - Half Marathon +11

From $75 Open

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Charlevoix Hot Cocoa Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Charlevoix, MI Charlevoix

Road Charlevoix Hot Cocoa 1 MILE FUN RUNCharlevoix Hot Cocoa Run 5k

From $10 Open

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The Santa Dash

Sat, Dec 5 · Ada, MI Ada

Road The Santa Dash

From $29 Open Closing Soon

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Run Elf Run!

Sat, Dec 5 · Pontiac, MI Pontiac

Road 0.25 Mile Santa Kids' Run5k Run/Walk

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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St. Nick Kick

Sat, Dec 5 · Newaygo, MI Newaygo

Road 1 Mile5 K10 K

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Grand Ledge, MI (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Grand Ledge, MI Grand Ledge

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Santa Marie 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · Sault Sainte Marie, MI Sault Sainte Marie

Road 5K800m Kid's Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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YMCA of the Blue Water Area JINGLE BELL RUN!

Sat, Dec 5 · Port Huron, MI Port Huron

Road 2K Fun Run - Adult2K Fun Run - Youth5K Run - Adult +3

From $21.5 Open

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MILFORD ROTARY CLUB FREEZING 5K & FROZEN 1 MILE

Sat, Dec 5 · Brighton, MI Brighton

Road Milford Rotary Club FROZEN 1 MileMilford Rotary Club FREEZING 5K

From $15 Open

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Jingle all the way 5K & 5 Mile

Sat, Dec 5 · Mt. Pleasant, MI Mt. Pleasant

Road Kids 1 mile fun run5K Run/WalkJingle all the way 5 Mile

From $5 Open 35 spots left

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Dashing Through the Snow and Fire 5k

Sat, Dec 5 · Fowlerville, MI Fowlerville

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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New Baltimore Jingle Bell Run

Sun, Dec 6 · New Baltimore, MI New Baltimore

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $15 Open

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The Ugly Sweater 5k

Sun, Dec 6 · Shelby Township, MI Shelby Township

Virtual 5kVirtual 5kVirtual 10k +1

From $30 Open

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CHRISTMASTOWN 5K FUN RUN/WALK

Sat, Dec 12 · Frankenmuth, MI Frankenmuth

Road CHRISTMASTOWN 5K RUN/WALKCHRISTMASTOWN 5K RUN/WALK (NO SHIRT)

From $30 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Michigan

Sat, Dec 12 · Harrison Township, MI Harrison Township

Virtual 1 Mile5K Timed5K Untimed +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Candy Cane Course- Ann Arbor

Sat, Dec 12 · Ypsilanti, MI Ypsilanti

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +7

From $22 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Fleet Feet Traverse City Jolly Jog Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 12 · Traverse City, MI Traverse City

Road Jolly Jog Fun Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Shelby Township Jingle Bell Run

Sun, Dec 13 · Shelby Township, MI Shelby Township

Road 5K WALK | UNTIMED5K RUN/WALK | TIMED

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Bayne's Apple Valley Dashing Through The Snow 5K Trail Run

Sun, Dec 13 · Saginaw, MI Saginaw

Trail 5K Trail RunYouth (13 & Under) 5K Trail RunSenior (60 & Over) 5K Trail Run

From $30 Open

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Run Run Rudolph 5K

Sun, Dec 13 · Holly, MI Holly

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Candy Cane Course - Lansing

Sun, Dec 13 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +7

From $22 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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The Whoville 5k

Sun, Dec 13 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual Virtual Whoville Kids RunKids Run - Grand Rapids (1/4 mile)Virtual Whoville 5k +1

From $15 Open

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