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.

Rivertown Races

Fri, Apr 16 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual Rivertown Kids (1 mile fun run)Rivertown Kids (1 mile fun run)5k +11

From $15 Open

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DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Lansing

Sat, Apr 17 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +11

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Run for the Trees: Happy Little (Virtual) 5K

Sat, Apr 17 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Virtual South Dakota: Happy Little 5KSouth Dakota: Happy Little 5KNew Hampshire: Happy Little 5K +35

From $36 Open

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Tamarac Trail Run

Sat, Apr 17 · Fremont, MI Fremont

Trail 5K Trail Run

From $30 Open

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DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Ann Arbor

Sat, Apr 17 · Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +13

From $0 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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DefiPlate Games '27

Sat, Apr 17 · Dexter, MI Dexter

DefiPlate Games 5k Only

From $40 Open

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Jodi's Sparkle Sprint

Sat, Apr 24 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Jodi's Sparkle SprintJodi's Sparkle Sprint

From $20 Open

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The Shelley Irwin Fun Run 2027

Sat, Apr 24 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual 1 Mile Dog Walk and Kids Run1 Mile Dog Walk and Kids RunThe Shelley Irwin Fun Run 2-Mile Community Walk +5

From $25 Open

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2027 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon

Sat, Apr 24 · Kalamazoo, MI Kalamazoo

Virtual Parker Aerospace 5K Run & WalkVirtual 5K Run & WalkVirtual 5K Run & Walk +16

From $25 Open

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Thumb Coast Ultra & Relay - 50 Mile, 50K, & 50 Mile Relay

Sat, Apr 24 · Caseville, MI Caseville

Virtual Thumb Coast Ultra 50 Kilometer50 Mile RuckThumb Coast Ultra 50 Mile +12

From $10 Open

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2026 Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival 5k run and non competitive walk

Sat, Apr 24 · Shepherd, MI Shepherd

Road MSF 5k Run/Non Competitive WalkMSF 5k Run/Non Competitive Walk

From $30 Open

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The Izzo Run/Walk/Roll

Sun, Apr 25 · East Lansing, MI East Lansing

Virtual Kids' 1/2 Mile1/2 K Walk/RollKids 1/2 Mile +9

From $15 Open

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Earth Day 5K

Sat, May 1 · Rochester, MI Rochester

Road Earth Day 5KEarth Day 5K

From $35 Open

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Tulip Time Run Presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Sat, May 1 · Holland, MI Holland

Virtual Wooden Shoe ShuffleWooden Shoe ShuffleKids' Dash +9

From $10 Open

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Grand Ledge, MI (18)

Sat, May 1 · Grand Ledge, MI Grand Ledge

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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2026 Annual Burns Park Run

Sun, May 2 · Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor

Virtual 1/2 Mile Fun Run1/2 Mile Fun RunVirtual 5K +7

From $5 Open

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2 PARKS TRAIL HALF MARATHON AND 5K

Sun, May 2 · Leonard, MI Leonard

Trail 5K RUN/WALK4 MILE15K +2

From $30 Open

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Amway River Bank Run

Wed, May 5 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual RBR 5K Virtual Run AnywhereRBR 5K Virtual Walk Anywhere5K Community Walk - Gentex +31

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Traverse City Trail Running Festival

Fri, May 7 · Traverse City, MI Traverse City

Road 5K5K10K Run +17

From $0 Open Closing Soon 1 spots left

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Detroit Mother's Day Run/Walk

Sat, May 8 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Virtual 1-Mile Run/Walk1-Mile Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +9

From $22 Open

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Race for the Red 5K

Sat, May 22 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual Race for the Red 5KRace for the Red Turnout Challenge 5KRace for the Red 5K Virtual Event +3

From $40 Open

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Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Lansing

Sat, May 22 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5k +13

From $0 Open 5 spots left

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Foreshore Adventure Run

Sat, May 22 · Muskegon, MI Muskegon

OCR 5K Run - Individual Competitive5K Adventure Fun Run (Individual and Teams)5K Run - Individual Competitive +1

From $50 Open

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Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Ann Arbor

Sun, May 23 · Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5k +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Shi-Tri

Sun, May 23 · Owosso, MI Owosso

Triathlon 2-3 person relay teamIndividual2-3 person relay team +1

From $60 Open

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Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Grand Rapids

Sun, May 30 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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BIGFOOT CHALLENGE 5K/8K Memorial Day Run

Mon, May 31 · Dansville, MI Dansville

Virtual 3K Bigfoot walk (awards)Bigfoot Challenge 5k Run/Walk12 and Under Little Foot plus the 5k (both 5k and kids race) +8

From $15 Open

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2027 ROTARY STRIDE FOR S.T.R.I.V.E. 5K

Mon, May 31 · Cadillac, MI Cadillac

Road 2027 ROTARY STRIDE FOR S.T.R.I.V.E 5K2026 ROTARY STRIDE FOR S.T.R.I.V.E 5K

From $25 Open

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Epic Races' Island Lake Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike

Sat, Jun 5 · Brighton, MI Brighton

Triathlon Open Water Timed Practice Swim - 400mOpen Water Timed Practice Swim - 400mOpen Water Timed Practice Swim - 750m +17

From $31.5 Open

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MISH Waterfront Marathon | Half Marathon | 10K

Sat, Jun 5 · Gladstone, MI Gladstone

Road 10K Run10K Run1/2 Marathon +3

From $49 Open

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UltraTrax AnnArbor

Sat, Jun 5 · Brighton, MI Brighton

Road Level 1: 7-Mile CourseLevel 2: 14-Mile CourseLevel 3: 21-Mile Course +1

From $58 Open

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Tri Greenville Triathlon & Duathlon

Sat, Jun 5 · Greenville, MI Greenville

Triathlon Dougling DashDougling DashSprint Triathlon Relay Team (Adult Only) +7

From $7 Open

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DEXTER-ANN ARBOR RUN

Sat, Jun 5 · Dexter, MI Dexter

Virtual 5KOperations 5KVIRTUAL 5K +18

From $0 Open Closing Soon 7 spots left

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Summer Trail Fest Ultra 50 Mile, 50K, Half Marathon, & 5 Miler

Sat, Jun 12 · Laingsburg, MI Laingsburg

Virtual 5 Mile Ruck5 Mile - Virtual5 Mile +27

From $10 Open

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Juneteenth Freedom 5K Run/Walk Early Bird!!!

Sat, Jun 12 · Holland, MI Holland

Road Juneteenth Freedom 5K Run/WalkJuneteenth Freedom 5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Treat Trot Ann Arbor

Sat, Jun 12 · Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor

Virtual 5K5K10K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Another Clucking 5K

Sat, Jun 12 · Potterville, MI Potterville

Road 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk - LITE5K Run/Walk

From $17.5 Open

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RESCUE CHALLENGE 911-Everyday Heroes Needed! Race 2 Rescue 5K Color Run & Walk

Sat, Jun 12 · Shelby Township, MI Shelby Township

Road RESCUE CHALLENGE 911- 5K COLOR RUN & 1 MILE WALKRESCUE CHALLENGE 911-Everyday Heroes Needed-RACE 2 RESCUE 5K COLOR RUN & WALK

From $35 Open

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Treat Trot Lansing

Sun, Jun 13 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Virtual 5K5K10K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Grand Rapids Triathlon

Sun, Jun 13 · Ada, MI Ada

Virtual Half Swim OnlyHalf Swim OnlySuper Sprint Aquabike +47

From $43 Open Closing Soon

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U.S. 250th Combat Veterans Memorial

Tue, Jun 15 · Whitehall, MI Whitehall

Purchase Honorary Cannonball

From $750 Open

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Elsie Dairy Dash

Sat, Jun 19 · Elsie, MI Elsie

Road Elsie Dairy Dash 5k WalkElsie Dairy Dash 5kElsie Dairy Dash 5k Walk +1

From $23 Open

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

Fri, Jun 25 · Rockford, MI Rockford

Road The FRED 25 Relay - Up to 6 Person CrewThe FRED 25 Relay - Up to 6 Person CrewThe FRED 25 Relay - Up to 6 High Schoolers +13

From $40 Open

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Clare Dairy Phil Ice Cream 5K

Fri, Jun 25 · Clare, MI Clare

Road Clare Dairy Phil Ice Cream 5KClare Dairy Phil Ice Cream Summerfest 5K

From $20 Open

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Kokosing Alberici Traylor Engineers Day 5K

Fri, Jun 25 · Sault Sainte Marie, MI Sault Sainte Marie

Road 5K5K

From $25 Open

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Tri Goddess Triathlon

Sat, Jun 26 · Grass Lake, MI Grass Lake

Triathlon Open Water Practice Swim - 1 MileSprint AquabikeSprint Aquabike +10

From $29.5 Open

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Treat Trot Grand Rapids

Sat, Jun 26 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual 5K5K10K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Pictured Rocks Road Race 2027

Sun, Jun 27 · Munising, MI Munising

Road 10K10K1/2 Marathon +1

From $40 Open

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Yankee Doodle DASH 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 3 · Marquette, MI Marquette

Road Yankee Doodle DASH 5K Run/Walk - YOUTH - 12 and younger...Yankee Doodle DASH 5K Run/Walk - YOUTH - 12 and younger...Yankee Doodle Dash 5K Run/Walk +2

From $5 Open 9 spots left

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

Sun, Jul 4 · Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor

Virtual 1-Mile Fun Run1-Mile Fun RunVirtual 5K +14

From $10 Open 20 spots left

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