Running Races in Michigan — 2026

There are 960 running races in Michigan in 2026 across 350 cities. The next upcoming race is the YRC Earth Day 5K in Sault Sainte Marie on April 22. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, 10K races.

Mitchell's Run Thru Rockford 2026

Sat, Aug 22 · Rockford, MI Rockford

Virtual Kids KVirtual 5K & Kids K - packet will be mailed to you5K

From $15 Open

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SPARK & SHINE 5K or 1 MILE RACE 2026

Sat, Aug 22 · Saint Clair, MI Saint Clair

Road SPARK & SHINE 5K OR 1 MILE RACE 2026

From $30 Open

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Barron Lake Triathlon

Sat, Aug 22 · Niles, MI Niles

Triathlon Kids Non-Competitive TriathlonSprint Team Relay TriathlonSprint Triathlon +1

From $25 Open

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BT4S BridgeFest 5k

Sat, Aug 22 · Saranac, MI Saranac

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Lansing, MI (34)

Sat, Aug 22 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Crusader Cross Country Classic

Sat, Aug 22 · Muskegon, MI Muskegon

Road 5k Cross Country Run

From $25 Open 100 spots left

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Capital City Kids Triathlon

Sat, Aug 22 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Triathlon 14 and under10 and under6 and under

From $25 Open 29 spots left

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West Michigan Latino Health 5k Walk/Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road West Michigan Hispanic 5K Walk/Run

From $30 Open

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Run with Heroes 5K

Sun, Aug 23 · Lapeer, MI Lapeer

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Trojan Trails 5k

Sun, Aug 23 · East Lansing, MI East Lansing

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Heart of a Lion 5K Run/Walk *All proceeds benefit the Jackson Area 19 SPECIAL OLYMPICS*

Sun, Aug 23 · Jackson, MI Jackson

Road 5k Run5k WalkKids Fun Run - FREE

From $0 Open

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Run For The Cure - 2026

Sun, Aug 23 · Milford, MI Milford

Virtual 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 5K5K Run

From $35 Open

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Kim's Water Ski Classic

Sat, Aug 29 · Clio, MI Clio

SpectatorVirtual Spectator

From $30 Open

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Jogging For Jakey 5K, 7th Annual

Sat, Aug 29 · Hamburg, MI Hamburg

Road Jogging for Jakey 5K, 7th Annual

From $30 Open

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10th Annual Red Moon Trail Run presented by Bayne's Apple Valley

Sat, Aug 29 · Midland, MI Midland

Road DAYTIME 5KNIGHT TIME 5KNIGHT TIME 10K +1

From $35 Open

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Summer Sizzler- Ann Arbor

Sat, Aug 29 · Ypsilanti, MI Ypsilanti

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Cedar Polka Fest – Race Series

Sat, Aug 29 · Cedar, MI Cedar

Virtual Run 2 The PierogiRun 4 The KielbasaVirtual Run 4 The Kielbasa

From $35 Open

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Proud to Be LSD Back to School 5k

Sat, Aug 29 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Road Proud to Be LSD Back to School 5k

From $25 Open

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Grand Ledge Athletics Hall of Fame Back to School 5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Grand Ledge, MI Grand Ledge

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Summer Sizzler- Lansing

Sun, Aug 30 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Virtual 5k1 Mile10k +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Campaign For Shane 5k

Sun, Aug 30 · Owosso, MI Owosso

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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2026 Unified 5K - Dexter

Sun, Aug 30 · Dexter, MI Dexter

Road 1 Mile Walk, Run, and Roll5k Walk/Run (Early Start)5k Run and Roll

From $30 Open

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Millennium Meadows Marathon

Sun, Aug 30 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road 10K (Uses one extended loop of the course)Half Marathon (13.35 miles with certified half marathon split)Marathon Team Relay +1

From $45 Open

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Race for the Crown (5K & Medieval Mile)

Sun, Aug 30 · Holly, MI Holly

Road Medieval Mile5K Run/Walk

From $50 Open

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Elkton Suicide Prevention 5K

Thu, Sep 3 · Elkton, MI Elkton

Road Suicide Prevention 5K RunSuicide Prevention 5K WalkSuicide Prevention Kiddie Cruise

From $0 Open

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Loop The Lake

Fri, Sep 4 · Traverse City, MI Traverse City

Road 4 Mile Run/Walk2 Person Relay (4 Miles Each)8 Mile Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Aliferis Memorial Race

Sat, Sep 5 · Alpena, MI Alpena

Road Aliferis 1 Mile Run/WalkAliferis 5K Run/WalkAliferis 6.5 Mile Bike Tour +2

From $20 Open

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2026 Run For Sight 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Muskegon, MI Muskegon

Road 1K Deck Dash Kids Run5K Hand Cycle5K Guided Run/Walk +1

From $10 Open

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Mott Lake Trail Run (3Mile | 5Mile | 12.5K)

Sat, Sep 5 · Flint, MI Flint

Virtual 3 Mile Run/Walk5 Mile Run12.5K Run +1

From $40 Open

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Moovin' Thru the Midway 5K at the Michigan State Fair

Sat, Sep 5 · Novi, MI Novi

Virtual Economy 5K Run/Walk - (No Shirt or Medal)Virtual 5K5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Grand Ledge, MI (36)

Sat, Sep 5 · Grand Ledge, MI Grand Ledge

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Run 906

Sun, Sep 6 · Saint Ignace, MI Saint Ignace

Road 9.06K

From $25 Open

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Michigan Triathlon / Duathlon Championship

Sun, Sep 6 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Triathlon Olympic AquabikeDuathlonSuper Sprint Triathlon +5

From $75 Open Closing Soon

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Run Branch County 5k & Half Marathon

Sun, Sep 6 · Coldwater, MI Coldwater

Road Run Branch County 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Run

Mon, Sep 7 · St. Ignace, MI St. Ignace

Road Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Run

From $65 Open

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Run for Recovery 2025 Marquette & Sault Ste. Marie

Wed, Sep 9 · Marquette, MI Marquette

Road 2025 Run for Recovery 5k Fun Run, Walk - LSSU Norris Center, Sault Ste. Marie2025 Run for Recovery 5k Fun Run, Walk - NMU Superior Dome, Marquette

From $35 Open

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Prefix Charity 5K Fun Run & Car Show

Fri, Sep 11 · Rochester Hills, MI Rochester Hills

Road 1 Mile Run/Walk5k Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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RUN FOR THE HILLS!

Sat, Sep 12 · Tipton, MI Tipton

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Walk5K Run

From $35 Open

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Blake's Lyon Township Donut Dash 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · South Lyon, MI South Lyon

Road Blake's Lyon Township Donut Dash 5k (3.2 Miles)

From $40 Open

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Uncle John's Orchard Run 5K + 10K

Sat, Sep 12 · St Johns, MI St Johns

Trail Uncle John's Orchard Run 5KUncle John's Orchard Run 10KUncle John’s Orchard Double 5K/10K

From $35 Open

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Mount Clemens Grand Prix Soapbox Derby Style Race - 33rd Annual

Sat, Sep 12 · Mount Clemens, MI Mount Clemens

Mt. Clemens Grand Prix Soapbox Derby Style Race - 34th Annual Running

From $175 Open 50 spots left

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Up, Up & Away PJ 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Wayland, MI Wayland

Road 5k Run

From $30 Open

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37th Annual Paw Paw Grape Lake 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Paw Paw, MI Paw Paw

Road Grape Lake 5K WalkGrape Lake 5K Run

From $40 Open

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Rhoades McKee Reeds Lake Triathlon 2026

Sat, Sep 12 · East Grand Rapids, MI East Grand Rapids

Triathlon Sprint DuathlonSprint TriathlonSwim +2

From $25 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Metro Detroit, MI

Sat, Sep 12 · Harrison Township, MI Harrison Township

Virtual First Responders & Military RegistrationAdult RegistrationVirtual Run +2

From $5 Open

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15th Annual Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer Foundation Glow Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Utica, MI Utica

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Honeycrisp Harvest Hustle

Sat, Sep 12 · Fenton, MI Fenton

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtualKids Fun Run!

From $30 Open

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9/11 Never Forget Trail Run/Walk 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Brighton, MI Brighton

Road 9/11 Never Forget Trail Run/Walk 5k

From $25 Open

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Alive and Running VA 5K Fun Run/Walk - LIVE AND VIRTUAL RACE

Sat, Sep 12 · Battle Creek, MI Battle Creek

Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk - VIRTUAL EVENT

From $15 Open

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Strides for Recovery

Sat, Sep 12 · Port Huron, MI Port Huron

Road Strides for Recovery KidsStrides For Recovery 1 Mile WalkStrides For Recovery 5k Run

From $5 Open

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