Running Races in Michigan — 2026

There are 570 running races in Michigan in 2026 across 230 cities. The next upcoming race is the Elkton Suicide Prevention 5K in Elkton on September 3. Popular distances include 5K races, 10K races, half marathons.

Sleeping Bear Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Empire, MI Empire

Road 5KHalf MarathonFull Marathon

From $35 Open

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6th Annual Grand River Color Tour Triathlon

Sat, Oct 3 · Eaton Rapids, MI Eaton Rapids

Triathlon 2k Kayak - 5k Run - 15mi BikeTriathlon Giveaway!Relay Team Sponsor Registration +4

From $0 Open 2 spots left

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Franciscan Rhythms Trail 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Lowell, MI Lowell

Road Kids Fun RunFranciscan Rhythms Trail Run - WalkFranciscan Rhythms Trail Run

From $15 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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Scarecrow Festival Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Oxford, MI Oxford

Road 1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK5K RUN/WALKLIL PUMPKIN DASH (100 YDS)

From $10 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 Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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Birmingham Public Schools 5th Grade Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Beverly Hills, MI Beverly Hills

Road GIRLS 1 MILE RUN/WALKBOYS 1 MILE RUN/WALK

From $15 Open

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Turner's Trot Annual 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor

Road Turner's Trot Annual 5K Walk/Run

From $25 Open

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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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Show Up & Glow Up 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Fruitport, MI Fruitport

Road Show Up & Glow Up 5K

From $15 Open

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St. Mary School Williamston Pace the Priest

Sat, Oct 3 · Williamston, MI Williamston

Road St. Mary School Pace the Priest 5k Run/WalkKid's fun run (age limit 8 years old)

From $15 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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Global Strides for Niger 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Holland, MI Holland

Virtual Global Strides for Niger 5KCharleston, SC 5KVirtual Global 5K +3

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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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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Bee Brave 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Caledonia, MI Caledonia

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

From $30 Open

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Little Tens Club Invitational

Sat, Oct 3 · New Boston, MI New Boston

Road Open 5kWomens' 6kMens' 8k

From $0 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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St. John's Waltz Applefest 5K/10K Run

Sun, Oct 4 · New Boston, MI New Boston

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5k Run/Walk10k Run

From $20 Open

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The Rat Race 5k Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor

Road Mile (Untimed)5k Run/Walk5k Run/Walk - Huron Student/Staff

From $10 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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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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Oktoberfest Runs @ Stony Creek

Sun, Oct 4 · Shelby Township, MI Shelby Township

Road 5k10kHalf Marathon +1

From $50 Open

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Cedar Springs-Run Michigan Cheap

Sun, Oct 4 · Cedar Springs, MI Cedar Springs

Road 5k Walk5k10k +1

From $20 Open

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Jordan DeMay 5k/10k run/walk starts at 10am October 4th 2026

Sun, Oct 4 · Marquette, MI Marquette

Virtual 5K Virtual5k run/walk10k race +1

From $25 Open

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Heritage 50k & Half-Marathon

Sun, Oct 4 · Adrian, MI Adrian

Trail Half Marathon50k Ultra Marathon

From $60 Open

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Together We Stride 5K!

Fri, Oct 9 · Inkster, MI Inkster

Road Together We Stride 5K!

From $35 Open

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World Mental Health Day 5K - Virtual

Sat, Oct 10 · Anywhere, MI Anywhere

Virtual Virtual 5K - SwagVirtual 5K - No Swag

From $10 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 Closing Soon

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Tiny Footprints Remembrance 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Midland, MI Midland

Road Tiny Footprints Remembrance 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Harvest Hustle 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · WHITEHALL, MI WHITEHALL

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk Virtual

From $10 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 Closing Soon

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Timber Trails 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Grand Ledge, MI Grand Ledge

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Western Michigan University Homecoming 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Kalamazoo, MI Kalamazoo

Road Western Michigan University Homecoming 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Harvest Hustle Fall Classic (5K Run/Walk)

Sat, Oct 10 · Lowell, MI Lowell

Road Harvest Hustle Fall Classic (5K Run/Walk)

From $35 Open

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Leif's Run 2026

Sat, Oct 10 · Norway, MI Norway

Road 2-mile Fun Run5K10K

From $20 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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Transform1 5K Walk and Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Rochester Hills, MI Rochester Hills

Road 5K WALK 10:00AM START (UNTIMED)5K RUN 9:15AM START (Timed)

From $0 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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Farmland 5K, 10K, & Kid's Race

Sat, Oct 10 · Traverse City, MI Traverse City

Trail 1 Mile Kid's Race5K RunRun Add-On Day of +4

From $5 Open

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Fit 4 Fall 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · St. Joseph, MI St. Joseph

Virtual 5K RunVirtual 5K5K Walk

From $20 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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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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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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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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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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Hotcake Hustle

Sat, Oct 10 · Kalamazoo, MI Kalamazoo

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Run on the Gun Reloaded

Sat, Oct 10 · Plainwell, MI Plainwell

Road 3 mile walk8.2 mile run

From $45 Open

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