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.

The Original Kroger A2 Turkey Trot

Sun, Nov 8 · Dexter, MI Dexter

Virtual Virtual 1-Mile Fun RunMashed Potato Mile (1-Mile Fun Run)5K +8

From $0 Open

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City of Burton Parks & Rec Veterans Honor Run 2026

Sat, Nov 14 · Burton, MI Burton

Virtual Virtual 5K Run/Walk/Ruck5K Run5K Walk +3

From $35 Open

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Outrun Hunger

Sat, Nov 14 · Commerce, MI Commerce

Road Outrun Hunger 1 MileOutrun Hunger 5K

From $29 Open

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Litehouse Family YMCA Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Lowell, MI Lowell

Road Litehouse Family YMCA Turkey Trot 5kLitehouse Family Challenge

From $35 Open

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Flint Elks Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Grand Blanc, MI Grand Blanc

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Blake's Holiday Hustle 5k

Sat, Nov 21 · Armada, MI Armada

Road Blake's Holiday Hustle 5k

From $40 Open

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Santa 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 21 · Northville, MI Northville

Road 1 Mile Jingle Run/Walk5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Nite Lites Christmas Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 21 · Brooklyn, MI Brooklyn

Road 12th Annual Nite Lites Christmas Fun Run12th Annual Nite Lites Christmas Walk

From $28 Open

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Blitzen the Dotte

Sat, Nov 21 · Wyandotte, MI Wyandotte

Road 19th Annual Blitzen the Dotte 5K19th Annual Blitzen the Dotte 5k - Kids under 17

From $17 Open

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2026 Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run

Sat, Nov 21 · Saugatuck, MI Saugatuck

Road Turkey Trot 3 Mile Fun Run

From $35 Open 100 spots left

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Silver Bells 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Road Silver Bells 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Corunna, MI (47)

Sat, Nov 21 · Corunna, MI Corunna

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Gift of Adoption Michigan - Stepping Up Stair Climb

Sat, Nov 21 · Southfield, MI Southfield

Stair Climb Team of 5Power Hour Full Climb (28 Floors) Stair Climb OVER 18 yrs. oldPower Hour Full Climb (28 Floors) Stair Climb UNDER 18 yrs. old +3

From $20 Open

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2026 GVSU Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Allendale, MI Allendale

Road 5K Walk/Run

From $20 Open

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Gentex Grand Rapids Santa Parade

Sat, Nov 21 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Gentex Grand Rapids Santa Parade - Marching Band EntryGentex Grand Rapids Santa Parade - For-Profit OrganizationGentex Grand Rapids Santa Parade - Non-Profit Organization

From $0 Open

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2026 ICCS Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Imlay City, MI Imlay City

Virtual 1 Mile Gobbler Gallop5K Turkey Trot Walk5K Turkey Trot Run +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Turkey Trails- Grand Rapids

Sun, Nov 22 · Zeeland, MI Zeeland

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Dowagiac All Trail Turkey Trot

Sun, Nov 22 · Dowagiac, MI Dowagiac

Road 1K Kid's Run5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk

From $0 Open

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Friendsgiving 5K & 1-Mile: Tyler Kreilter Memorial Run

Wed, Nov 25 · Marine City, MI Marine City

Virtual 1 MileVirtual 5K/1 Mile5K

From $25 Open

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Lansing Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Virtual 5k Run/WalkVirtual Lansing Turkey Trot

From $30 Open

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TWW Turkey Trot 5k & Drumstick Dash (1 mile) - 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · East Tawas, MI East Tawas

Road Drumstick Dash - 1 mile WALKDrumstick Dash - 1 mile RUN5k WALK +1

From $15 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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JACKSON TURKEY TROT (Michigan)

Thu, Nov 26 · Jackson, MI Jackson

Virtual ELITE 5K Walk (ORS Points) *Michigan5K Run (ORS Points) *MichiganELITE 5K Run (ORS Points) *Michigan +4

From $0 Open 20 spots left

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18th Annual Gobbler Gallop Trail Run/Walk 1 Mile

Thu, Nov 26 · Saginaw, MI Saginaw

Road 5k Run5k Walk1 Mile Youth Run

From $5 Open

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Tamarac Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Fremont, MI Fremont

Virtual 1.5 mile Fun Walk1.5 mile Fun Walk5K Walk/Run +9

From $0 Open

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2026 Gobbler Gallop 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Holly, MI Holly

Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk (Economy - No Shirt/No Medal)10K Run +2

From $30 Open

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Zeeland Turkey Trot 8k

Thu, Nov 26 · Zeeland, MI Zeeland

Road Zeeland Turkey Trot 8k

From $40 Open

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12th Annual Mighty Gobbler

Thu, Nov 26 · Troy, MI Troy

Road 1 Mile Run/Walk5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Niles-Buchanan YMCA Thanksgiving Day Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Niles, MI Niles

Virtual Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk +3

From $35 Open

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Baker College "Bee" Thankful 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Cadillac, MI Cadillac

Road Baker College "Bee" Thankful 5K

From $30 Open

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Iron Mountain | Kingsford Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Iron Mountain, MI Iron Mountain

Road IMK Turkey Trot 5K Run/WalkIMK Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk | YOUTH

From $20 Open

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Kids' Food Basket 21st Annual Gobble Wobble 5k Run & Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road 2026 Kids' Food Basket Widdle Wobble Kids Run2026 Kids' Food Basket Gobble Wobble 5k Run & Walk

From $0 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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myTEAM TRIUMPH West MI - GR Turkey Trot -- Captain & Angel Registration

Thu, Nov 26 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road Angel 5k

From $25 Open 36 spots left

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Gobbler Wobbler 5K and 5 Mile

Thu, Nov 26 · Lapeer, MI Lapeer

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

From $15 Open

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Grand Rapids Public Schools Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual Mini Trot1 Mile WalkVirtual 5k Run Walk +4

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Fenton Turkey Trot Fun Run & Walk Thanksgiving Day

Thu, Nov 26 · Fenton, MI Fenton

Road 5k Fun Run & Walk

From $25 Open

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Justify The Pie 5k and 15k Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Hudsonville, MI Hudsonville

Road Justify The Pie 5k Run/WalkJustify The Pie 15K Run

From $25 Open

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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

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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 Mile7.5 Mile - RuckVirtual 7.5 Mile +5

From $38 Open

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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

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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

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Turkey Trails- Ann Arbor

Sat, Nov 28 · Milford, MI Milford

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Bobbie’s Staff presents Turkey Trot, 2026

Sun, Nov 29 · Luna Pier, MI Luna Pier

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Turkey Trails- Lansing

Sun, Nov 29 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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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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Run Kalamazoo Run Camp

Sat, Dec 5 · Kalamazoo, MI Kalamazoo

Road 13 Week Program - Half Marathon20 Week Program - Full Marathon13 Week Program - Get Your Walk On +11

From $75 Open

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Annual Elf Run Bellaire

Sat, Dec 5 · Bellaire, MI Bellaire

Road 5k Run

From $20 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

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