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.

Whitmore Lake Red, White & Blue COLOR Blast Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Whitmore Lake, MI Whitmore Lake

Road 5K COLOR Blast Run/Walk10K Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Red Cedar Jubilee .5K (ish)

Sat, Jun 27 · Williamston, MI Williamston

Road Red Cedar Jubilee .5K (ish)

From $20 Open

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2026 Turtle Lake Resort Clothing Optional 5K "FUN RUN"

Sat, Jun 27 · Union City, MI Union City

Road 2026 Turtle Lake Resort Clothing Optional 5K

From $45 Open

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Zeppelin's Peace Run & Walk

Sat, Jun 27 · Waterford, MI Waterford

Road Zeppelin Peace Run

From $35 Open

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Sandusky Run For Life 5K/1 Mile

Sat, Jun 27 · Sandusky, MI Sandusky

Road 1 Mile - ADULT1 Mile - YOUTH5K Run +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Pictured Rocks Road Race 2026

Sun, Jun 28 · Munising, MI Munising

Road 10K1/2 Marathon

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Huntington Woods Run/Walk BOOM 5k

Sun, Jun 28 · HUNTINGTON WOODS, MI HUNTINGTON WOODS

Road Mile Run5k Run/Walk5k Adaptive

From $15 Open

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Clawson Runs - Freedom Run 5K and Firecracker Mile Presented by OUR Credit Union

Sun, Jun 28 · Clawson, MI Clawson

Road Free Kids Freedom 1 Mile Fun Run With Shirt PurchaseFirecracker MileCombined Freedom Run and Firecracker Mile Entry +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Ubly Homecoming 5K

Sun, Jun 28 · Ubly, MI Ubly

Road 5K Walk5K Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Treat Trot Ann Arbor

Sun, Jun 28 · Ypsilanti, MI Ypsilanti

Virtual 5K10K15K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon

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Team Running Lab Half / Full Marathon Training Group

Mon, Jun 29 · Brighton, MI Brighton

Road Team Running Lab Half Marathon TrainingTeam Running Lab Marathon Training

From $0 Open

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Running Lab Kids Run Club

Mon, Jun 29 · Howell, MI Howell

Road Mini Milers (Entering 1st-3rd grades for 26-27 school year)Mighty Milers (Entering 4th-6th grades for 26-27 school year)

From $60 Open

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Kathy's Run for Cancer

Fri, Jul 3 · Richland, MI Richland

Road 1K Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk10K Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Freedom 5K

Fri, Jul 3 · Adrian, MI Adrian

Road Freedom 5K

From $20 Open

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Freedom 5K

Fri, Jul 3 · Adrian, MI Adrian

Road Freedom 5K

From $20 Open

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Freedom Run 5K Dorr

Fri, Jul 3 · Dorr, MI Dorr

Road Walk 5KRun 5K

From $35 Open

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Freedom 5K

Fri, Jul 3 · Adrian, MI Adrian

Road Kids Half-Mile RunFreedom 5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Gene Bednarowski Memorial and Cherry Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Watervliet, MI Watervliet

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run Walk +1

From $15 Open

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Ann Arbor Firecracker 5K: Run, Walk, or Ruck

Sat, Jul 4 · Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor

Virtual 1-Mile Fun RunVirtual 5K5K Flag Carrying Division +6

From $10 Open Closing Soon 20 spots left

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Reeds Lake Trailblazer

Sat, Jul 4 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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Devil's Lake and Round Lake Men's Club Firecracker 7k Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Manitou Beach, MI Manitou Beach

Road 1 mile walk/run (NO SHIRT INCLUDED)Firecracker 7K Run/Walk

From $5 Open

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White River 5k sponsored by Ed's Orchard Market

Sat, Jul 4 · Hesperia, MI Hesperia

Road White River 5K RunWhite River 5K WalkPanther Prowl Kids 1/2 Mile

From $5 Open

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Zumba by the Bay

Sat, Jul 4 · Traverse City, MI Traverse City

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Boyne City Independence Day Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Boyne City, MI Boyne City

Road 2 Mile Run/Walk5 Mile Run

From $30 Open

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Paul Revere 5K &10 Mile Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Harbor Springs, MI Harbor Springs

Road 5K RUN5K WALK10 Mile Run

From $30 Open

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Schoolcraft Firecracker 5

Sat, Jul 4 · Schoolcraft, MI Schoolcraft

Road 5 Mile Run5K Walk

From $35 Open

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Greatest 4th in the North 5k,10k, & 2k

Sat, Jul 4 · Lake City, MI Lake City

Road 2K Fun Run5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Black Bear Run 6K/12K

Sat, Jul 4 · Engadine, MI Engadine

Road Black Bear Run - 6K RunBlack Bear Run - 12K RunBlack Bear Run - 6K Walk

From $30 Open

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Evart 4th of July 5K walk/run

Sat, Jul 4 · Evart, MI Evart

Road 5K Run/Walk Youth5K Run/Walk Adult

From $15 Open

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6th Annual Sand Lake Run 4 the 4th

Sat, Jul 4 · Sand Lake, MI Sand Lake

Virtual 4 MileVirtual 4 Mile Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Fourth of July Warrior Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Fife Lake, MI Fife Lake

Road 5K walk5 K Run10 k run

From $20 Open

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Dork Brothers 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Alpena, MI Alpena

Road Dork Brothers 1 mile kids runDork Brothers 5K

From $10 Open

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4 on the 4th

Sat, Jul 4 · Eau Claire, MI Eau Claire

Road 4 on the 4th 4mile4 on the 4th 4k

From $20 Open

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20th Annual Hungry Duck Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Brighton, MI Brighton

Road 5K Run & Walk10K Run & WalkHalf Marathon

From $25 Open

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2026 Sage Lake Firecracker 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Hale, MI Hale

Road Half-mile Kids' Sparkler SprintSage Lake Firecracker 5K KIDSSage Lake Firecracker 5K +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Fran Cannon Firecracker Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Gladstone, MI Gladstone

Road OSF Kids 1 Mile Fun Run2.5 Mile Run2.5 Mile Walk +1

From $15 Open

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Freedom Festival 5K/8K Run & 5k Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Cass City, MI Cass City

Road Toddler Trot5K Run5k Walk +1

From $10 Open

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Lake George 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Lake George, MI Lake George

Road Lake George Community 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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July 5K Fun Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Thompsonville, MI Thompsonville

Road July 5K Fun Run

From $15 Open

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Beulah Firecracker 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Beulah, MI Beulah

Road 5K Run5K Run - 3 or More Direct Family Members

From $25 Open

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Hanover Firecracker Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Hanover, MI Hanover

Road Hanover Firecracker 5k WalkHanover Firecracker 5 mile Run

From $20 Open

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4th of July 4mi Ruck & Flag Carry

Sat, Jul 4 · Greenville, MI Greenville

4th of July 4mi Ruck & Flag Carry

From $20 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Grand Ledge, MI (27)

Sat, Jul 4 · Grand Ledge, MI Grand Ledge

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Yankee Doodle DASH 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Marquette, MI Marquette

Road Yankee Doodle DASH 5K Run/Walk - YOUTH - 12 and younger...Yankee Doodle Dash 5K Run/WalkRun The U.P. Challenge | Race SERIES presented by Queen City Running Co.

From $5 Open Closing Soon 9 spots left

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Rosebush Independence Day 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Rosebush, MI Rosebush

Road Rosebush Independence Day 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Milford Firecracker 5K & 10K

Sat, Jul 4 · Milford, MI Milford

Road 1 mile5K10K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Beaverton Firecracker 5k 2026

Sat, Jul 4 · Beaverton, MI Beaverton

Road 1 Mile Fun Run2026 Annual Beaverton Firecracker 5k

From $10 Open

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Caledonia Kilt Klassic 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Caledonia, MI Caledonia

Road My Team Triumph5KFun Run

From $15 Open 5 spots left

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Freedom 5k Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Munising, MI Munising

Road Freedom 5k Fun Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Hadley Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Hadley, MI Hadley

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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