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.

Central Upper Peninsula CISM Donut Dash Presented by the Ben Lauren Memorial Foundation

Sun, Aug 2 · Marquette, MI Marquette

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk- CitizenVirtual 5K Run/Walk or 1 MileCentral Upper Peninsula CISM Donut Dash 5K Run/Walk- First Responder +1

From $10 Open

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Dragon Dash 5K

Sun, Aug 2 · Lake Orion, MI Lake Orion

Road Dragon Dash 5K- New Date Aug 2, 2026

From $18 Open

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Pine Mountain 500

Sun, Aug 2 · Iron Mountain, MI Iron Mountain

Road Pine Muddin' 500 - Trail RunPine Mountain 500Pine Muddin' 500 - Trail Run - Deuce +2

From $30 Open

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Living for Lyndi

Mon, Aug 3 · Everywhere, MI Everywhere

Virtual Living for Lyndi 5k walk/run

From $20 Open

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Run from the Cops

Tue, Aug 4 · Williamston, MI Williamston

Road Run from the Cops

From $20 Open

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Camp Sunshine Run for the Sun

Wed, Aug 5 · Holland, MI Holland

Road Run for the Sun 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkCamp Sunshine Run for the Sun 5k

From $20 Open

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PAWS in the Park

Thu, Aug 6 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road 1 Mile Run, Walk, or Roll5K Run, Walk, or RollGeneral Event Registration

From $10 Open

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The Great Pizza Challenge 5K

Thu, Aug 6 · Flushing, MI Flushing

Road 5K Competitive Walk5K Run/WalkLil' Pepperoni Kids Race (Children ages 2 - 10)

From $10 Open

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Marsh Madness

Fri, Aug 7 · South Rockwood, MI South Rockwood

Open

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Lope for Loons 6k Trail Run

Sat, Aug 8 · Charlevoix, MI Charlevoix

Trail Kids Fun RunLope for Loons 6K Trail Race

From $12 Open

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Horning Farms Hustle - 5k & Fun Run

Sat, Aug 8 · Manchester, MI Manchester

Road Horning Farms Hustle - 1 Mile Fun Run (Race T-Shirt included)Horning Farms Hustle - 5k Run

From $35 Open

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33rd DC Mark Carpenter Falcon 5K - Lap Around Freddy's Luau Island

Sat, Aug 8 · Dearborn, MI Dearborn

Road 1/4 Tot Trot - 6 and under please1 Mile Run/Walk5K

From $0 Open

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BRB - Back Roads Bound Half Marathon

Sat, Aug 8 · White Lake, MI White Lake

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $5 Open

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The Adult Track Meet

Sat, Aug 8 · Flint, MI Flint

Adult Track Meet - 2026

From $35 Open

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Crystal Lake Team Marathon

Sat, Aug 8 · Beulah, MI Beulah

Road Crystal Lake Team Marathon (Open Teams)Crystal Lake Solo Marathon (One person 26.2 Miles)Crystal Lake Team Marathon (Family Team) +1

From $20 Open

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Run For His Glory

Sat, Aug 8 · Howell, MI Howell

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Run White Lake Color Run

Sat, Aug 8 · Whitehall, MI Whitehall

Road Run White Lake 5K Timed Run (Chipped Race)Run White Lake 5K Fun Run/Walk (Untimed)

From $30 Open

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Harborun

Sat, Aug 8 · Elk Rapids, MI Elk Rapids

Virtual Virtual 10K RunVirtual 5K WalkVirtual 5K Run +4

From $0 Open

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Fighting the Fight Within 5K (FFW)

Sat, Aug 8 · Cadillac, MI Cadillac

Road 1-Mile Tribute Walk5K Timed Run

From $22 Open

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Berry Bash 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Fenton, MI Fenton

Virtual Kids Fun Run!5K Run/WalkVirtual

From $30 Open

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Onekama Days 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Aug 8 · Onekama, MI Onekama

Road Onekama Days 5KOnekama Days Fun Run

From $25 Open

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BWL Hometown Power 5k

Sat, Aug 8 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Road 5k Run/Walk with Tech T-Shirt

From $25 Open

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National Blueberry Festival 5k Run and Walk

Sat, Aug 8 · South Haven, MI South Haven

Road 5k Walk5k Run

From $35 Open

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Mill Creek Days 5k/10k, Presented by Comstock Park Body Shop

Sat, Aug 8 · Comstock Park, MI Comstock Park

Road Kids K (approx 1k)Mill Creek Days 5kMill Creek Days 10k +1

From $5 Open

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Allen Park 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 8 · Allen Park, MI Allen Park

Road Kid's 1 Mile Fun Run5k

From $0 Open

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"Bridge to Brew" Half Marathon and 5K

Sun, Aug 9 · Port Huron, MI Port Huron

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Dearborn Decades 5k

Sun, Aug 9 · Dearborn, MI Dearborn

Virtual Virtual 5K5k5k - Economy Package

From $30 Open

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Milford Memories Run

Sun, Aug 9 · Milford, MI Milford

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Archival Brew Run 5k

Sun, Aug 9 · Belmont, MI Belmont

Road 5k

From $25 Open

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Holland Blueberry Run

Tue, Aug 11 · Holland, MI Holland

Open

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BRelay: Grab the Baton

Thu, Aug 13 · Wyoming, MI Wyoming

Road BRelay

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Howell Melon Run

Fri, Aug 14 · Howell, MI Howell

Road One in a Melon MileHowell Melon 5k RunHowell Melon Roll +1

From $5 Open 50 spots left

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Cereal City KIDS Triathlon

Sat, Aug 15 · Battle Creek, MI Battle Creek

Triathlon Cereal City KIDS TriathlonCereal City KIDS Triathlon VIRTUAL

From $35 Open

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Wings of Mercy West Runway 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Holland, MI Holland

Road Wings of Mercy West Runway 5K

From $30 Open

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7-Lakes Trail Run (3.5Mile & 7Mile)

Sat, Aug 15 · Holly, MI Holly

Trail 3.5 Mile Run/WalkVirtual7 Mile Run

From $40 Open

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Legacy 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Aug 15 · Benton Harbor, MI Benton Harbor

Road 1 Mile Youth1 Mile Adult5k Adult +1

From $15 Open

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Bay to Beacon - Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Harrisville, MI Harrisville

Road Bay to Beacon Kids 1 milerBay to Beacon Half MarathonBay to Beacon 10k +1

From $15 Open

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B Heart Run, Walk, and Roll 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Any City - Any State, MI Any City - Any State

Virtual 2026 B Heart Run, Walk, and Roll 5K

From $30 Open

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Arts and Dash 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Muskegon, MI Muskegon

Road Arts and Dash 5k

From $25 Open

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GRAAHI Rhythm 5K Run and 5K Walk

Sat, Aug 15 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road Rhythm Run 5k (WALK)Rhythm Run 5k (RUN)Youth 5k Run/Walk (Under Age 16 Entry)

From $12 Open

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Chesaning Chamber of Commerce Dry-Tri

Sat, Aug 15 · Chesaning, MI Chesaning

Triathlon 5K Run/Walk4th Annual Dry-Tri

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Logan’s 5K Color Run

Sat, Aug 15 · Cadillac, MI Cadillac

Road 5K Color Run

From $25 Open

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2026 All Paws on the Ground 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Uncle John's Cider Mill - Saint Johns, MI Uncle John's Cider Mill - Saint Johns

Road 2026 All Paws on the Ground 5K

From $30 Open

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Panther Spirit Race

Sat, Aug 15 · Dewitt, MI Dewitt

Road Kids' Mile5K Run/WalkKids' 100m dash

From $5 Open

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Cheeseburger 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Caseville, MI Caseville

Road Kiddie Cruise Fun Run5K Run5K Walk

From $0 Open

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Run for RHY Color Fun Run 2026

Sat, Aug 15 · Port Huron, MI Port Huron

1K Kids Run5k Fun Run Walk

From $20 Open

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Run for Type 1

Sat, Aug 15 · Dutton, MI Dutton

Virtual 5K Run - Kids (under 13)5K Run/WalkVIRTUAL 5K

From $15 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Corunna, MI (33)

Sat, Aug 15 · Corunna, MI Corunna

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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2026 Lake Antoine Classic

Sat, Aug 15 · Iron Mountain, MI Iron Mountain

Road 5 Mile Run5K Run5K Walk +4

From $0 Open

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Tamarac Tri

Sat, Aug 15 · Fremont, MI Fremont

Triathlon Triathlon Relay TeamSprint Triathlon

From $75 Open 25 spots left

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