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.

Kentwood 4th of July 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Kentwood, MI Kentwood

Road 5K5K Handcycle

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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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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Zumba by the Bay

Sat, Jul 4 · Traverse City, MI Traverse City

Open

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Reeds Lake Trailblazer

Sat, Jul 4 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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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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Treat Trot Lansing

Sun, Jul 5 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Virtual 5K10K15K +4

From $17 Open

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Stony Lake Sparkler 5K

Sun, Jul 5 · Stony Lake, MI Stony Lake

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Yoga by the Bay

Sun, Jul 5 · Traverse City, MI Traverse City

Yoga by the Bay

From $0 Open

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Battle Creek Half Marathon and 5k

Sun, Jul 5 · Springfield, MI Springfield

Virtual Battle Creek 5kVirtual Battle Creek Half MarathonBattle Creek Half Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Suttons Bay - Run Michigan Cheap

Sun, Jul 5 · Suttons Bay, MI Suttons Bay

Road 5K Walk5K10k +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Bridgman Track & Field F.A.S.T.E.R. Track Camp

Tue, Jul 7 · Bridgman, MI Bridgman

Students Entering 1st - 3rd GradeStudents Entering 4th - 6th

From $40 Open

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Harbor Beach Maritime 5K

Wed, Jul 8 · Harbor Beach, MI Harbor Beach

Road Maritime 5K RunMaritime 5K WalkKiddie Cruise

From $0 Open

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Mighty Mile - FREE RACE FOR KIDS - Flint

Wed, Jul 8 · Flint, MI Flint

Road MIGHTY MILE - - - AGES 8 TO 9MIGHTY MILE - - - AGES 5 TO 7MIGHTY MILE - AGES 10 TO 11 +1

From $0 Open

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LAKESIDE LOOPS 5K AND 10K

Wed, Jul 8 · Shelby Township, MI Shelby Township

Road 5K RUN/WALK10K RUN10K RUCK

From $24 Open

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Scoop De Loop 5K

Thu, Jul 9 · Flushing, MI Flushing

Road 5K Competitive Walk5K Run/WalkJunior Scoop Shuffle 1/4 Mile (Children ages 2 - 10)

From $10 Open

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Magic of the Mile

Thu, Jul 9 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road Men's 4:45 to 5:29Men's 5:30 to 6:29 PaceMen's 6:30 to 7:29 Pace +8

From $15 Open 35 spots left

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Cherry Kid's Fun Run

Thu, Jul 9 · Traverse City, MI Traverse City

Road Cherry Kids' Fun Run

From $10 Open

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Traffic Jam'in 5K Run, 5K Walk, and 1 Mile Family Fun Run

Fri, Jul 10 · Grass Lake, MI Grass Lake

Virtual 1 Mile Family Fun Run5K RunVirtual 5k run/walk +1

From $5 Open

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The FRED Running Relays - 25 Mile - 50 Mile - 100 Mile - 200 Mile

Fri, Jul 10 · Rockford, MI Rockford

Road The FRED 25 Relay - Up to 6 Person CrewThe FRED 50 Relay - Up to 11 person CrewThe FRED 25 Relay - Up to 6 High Schoolers +5

From $40 Open

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Lansing

Sat, Jul 11 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Virtual 1 Mile5 K10 K +5

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Horsing Around in the Dog Days of Summer 5k/10k

Sat, Jul 11 · Caro, MI Caro

Road 5k walk5k run10k run +2

From $30 Open

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Anchor Bay Triathlon

Sat, Jul 11 · New Baltimore, MI New Baltimore

Triathlon Triathlon RelayTriathlon Individual

From $100 Open

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Independence Day 5K Run and Walk

Sat, Jul 11 · Alanson, MI Alanson

Road Independence Day 5K Run and Walk

From $20 Open

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18th Annual Rose Run 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 11 · Petersburg, MI Petersburg

Virtual 1k Kids' Fun Run5k Run/Walk5k Virtual

From $15 Open

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2026 Summer Beyond Half and Full Marathon Training Program (Kalamazoo)

Sat, Jul 11 · Portage, MI Portage

2026 Summer Beyond Half and Full Marathon Training Program (Kalamazoo)2026 Winter Beyond Half and Full Marathon Training Program (Kalamazoo)

From $35 Open

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Sweaty Yeti Run

Sat, Jul 11 · East Jordan, MI East Jordan

Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K VirtualMake a Memory Mile - Fun Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Jack Settles Deerfly Stomp 2026

Sat, Jul 11 · Stevensville, MI Stevensville

Trail Jack Settles Deerfly Stomp

From $20 Open 75 spots left

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Fast & Fosterous 5k & .5k

Sat, Jul 11 · Gladwin, MI Gladwin

Virtual Virtual Fast & Fosterous 5k & .5KFast & Fosterous 5k & .5k

From $22 Open

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Hustle for Homes

Sat, Jul 11 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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Ann Arbor Tri, Du, & Aquabike

Sat, Jul 11 · Gregory, MI Gregory

Triathlon Open Water 1 Mile SwimSprint RelayOlympic Relay +4

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Kindleberger 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 11 · Parchment, MI Parchment

Road Kindleberger 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Robinette's Wine Run 5k

Sat, Jul 11 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road 5kHelp with Check-in Then Run 7:30am to 9:00am

From $15 Open Closing Soon 10 spots left

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Son of a Sailor 20th Anniversary Run

Sat, Jul 11 · Newaygo, MI Newaygo

Road 5K Walk5K Run10K +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Summer in Disguise Charity Fun Run & Walk

Sat, Jul 11 · Charlevoix, MI Charlevoix

Road 3K & 5K Fun Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Hubbard Lake Fun Run / 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Hubbard Lake, MI Hubbard Lake

Road Hubbard Lake Fun Run / 5K

From $20 Open

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Pioneer Paddle: Black River Kayak Race

Sat, Jul 11 · Croswell, MI Croswell

1 MILE RACE5K RACE

From $30 Open

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Emerald Chase 5K & 10K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 11 · Manistique, MI Manistique

Road Emerald Chase 5KEmerald Chase 10K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Bridgman 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run, & 1.1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Jul 11 · Bridgman, MI Bridgman

Road 1.1 Mile Fun Run5K Run5K Walk +1

From $5 Open

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2026 Bastille Day Race - 5K Run/Walk, 10K & 15K

Sat, Jul 11 · Fenton, MI Fenton

Virtual 5K Run5K Walk5K Walk ECONOMY (No Shirt/No Medal) +7

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Meijer Festival of Races presented by Cherry Bay Orchards

Sat, Jul 11 · Traverse City, MI Traverse City

Road Priority Health 5KMichigan Planners 10KMichigan Planners Half Marathon +1

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Tawas Bay Summerfest 5k/10k

Sat, Jul 11 · East Tawas, MI East Tawas

Road 5k Run5k Walk10k Run

From $25 Open

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Stevenson Cheerleading 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 11 · Utica, MI Utica

Road Dog Jog Add-On5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Run the Riverwalk

Sat, Jul 11 · Lowell, MI Lowell

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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12 Corners Wine Run 5k

Sun, Jul 12 · Benton Harbor, MI Benton Harbor

Road 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Ann Arbor

Sun, Jul 12 · Chelsea, MI Chelsea

Virtual 1 Mile5 K10 K +5

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Run Your Bass Off

Sun, Jul 12 · Crystal Falls, MI Crystal Falls

Road Kids Run2 Mile WalkHalf Bass +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Grand Haven Triathlon

Sun, Jul 12 · Grand Haven, MI Grand Haven

Triathlon Sprint Triathlon Relay (2 person)Sprint AquabikeOlympic Duathlon +7

From $49.67 Open

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4th Annual Running for The Edson

Sun, Jul 12 · Bay City, MI Bay City

Road 5k Walk5k Run5k walk or Run

From $45 Open

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DART FOR ART

Tue, Jul 14 · Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor

Road Dart For Art 1 Mile- FeaturedDart For Art 1 Mile- Community

From $25 Open

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Sunset Classic 5K

Thu, Jul 16 · Pigeon, MI Pigeon

Road Sunset Classic 5K WalkSunset Classic 5K RunSunset Classic Kiddie Cruise

From $0 Open

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