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.

SHE RUNS Grand Rapids

Sun, Sep 27 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual Virtual 5K5k10k +3

From $35 Open

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Mueller's Orchard Cider Run 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 27 · Linden, MI Linden

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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THE ROOTED HALF MARATHON & 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Lake Orion, MI Lake Orion

Virtual VIRTUAL 5K RUN/WALK5K RUN/WALK5K RUN/WALK + DOGGIE DIVISION +2

From $45 Open 50 spots left

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The Golden Grizzlies Festival of Races

Sun, Sep 27 · Rochester, MI Rochester

Road Student 5k (Only registrations with an student oakland.edu email will be accepted)5k Run/Walk5k Race Day Registration without race shirt +2

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Lansing

Sun, Sep 27 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Strides for SOS 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 27 · Beverly Hills, MI Beverly Hills

Road 1 Mile Run or Walk5K Run or Walk

From $30 Open

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The Lucky Pumpkin 5K Run/Walk to benefit Ireland's Dream

Sat, Oct 3 · Davison, MI Davison

Virtual 5k Run/WalkVirtual Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Sleeping Bear Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Empire, MI Empire

Road 5KHalf MarathonFull Marathon

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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North Shore Trail Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Spring Lake, MI Spring Lake

Road 5K Trail Run/Hike/Walk10K Trail RunCombo 10K + 5K Trail Run (Separate Events)

From $20 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Grand Ledge, MI (40)

Sat, Oct 3 · Grand Ledge, MI Grand Ledge

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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1st Annual Ostomy 5k, Ann Arbor MI

Sat, Oct 3 · Dexter, MI Dexter

Road Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k - OSTOMATE DivisionRun for Resilience Ostomy 5k - OPEN DivisionKids 50 Yard Dash - AGES 5 and Under +1

From $20 Open

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Forever Home Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Bloomfield Hills, MI Bloomfield Hills

Virtual 1K Dress-Up DashVirtual 5K (support from anywhere!)5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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6th Annual Grand River Color Tour Triathlon

Sat, Oct 3 · Eaton Rapids, MI Eaton Rapids

Triathlon 5K Run ONLYTriathlon Relay Team (EACH TEAM MEMBER MUST REGISTER SEPERATELY)2k Kayak - 5k Run - 15mi Bike +4

From $0 Open 2 spots left

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Bear Lake Ultra

Sat, Oct 3 · Lapeer, MI Lapeer

Ultra Bear Lake Ultra

From $96 Open

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Bee Brave 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Caledonia, MI Caledonia

Virtual Bee Brave Virtual 5KBee Brave 5K Walk (not timed)Bee Brave 5K Run (timed)

From $30 Open

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Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists Oktoberfest 10K/5K, Kids Superhero Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Jackson, MI Jackson

Road 5k Run5k Walk10K Run +1

From $5 Open

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Trinity Health Probility Ann Arbor Marathon: 5K • 10K • Half-Marathon • Full Marathon • Marathon Relay • Half-Marathon Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor

Virtual Kids Run .262 - 8 and under onlyKids Run Half Mile - 10 and under onlyVirtual 5K +10

From $25 Open

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Taking a Shot at Breast Cancer 5K Run & 2Mile Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Fort Gratiot, MI Fort Gratiot

Road 2 Mile Walk5K Run

From $20 Open

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Miles for Mentorship 2026

Sun, Oct 4 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Virtual 5k Run/WalkVirtual 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Neighborhood House Scare Away Hunger 5K | 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Rochester, MI Rochester

Road 1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK5K RUN/WALKSpectator Pancake Breakfast

From $5 Open

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Oktoberfest Runs @ Stony Creek

Sun, Oct 4 · Shelby Township, MI Shelby Township

Road 5k10kHalf Marathon +1

From $50 Open

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Glory Days 5K Community Run at The Portage Invitational

Sat, Oct 10 · Portage, MI Portage

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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Sandhill Crane All Trail Half Marathon/10K/5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Vandalia, MI Vandalia

Trail 1K Kids Fun Run5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk +1

From $0 Open

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Lori's Voice: Pathways to Possibilities

Sat, Oct 10 · Kentwood, MI Kentwood

Road Kid's Run, Roll & StrollLori's Voice: Pathways to Possibilities 5K

From $10 Open

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Spooky Sprint - Grand Rapids

Sat, Oct 10 · Caledonia, MI Caledonia

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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2nd Annual Shauna Smith Heroes 5K Trail Run / 2K Trail Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Holland, MI Holland

Trail 3rd annual Shauna Smith Heroes 5k-Shield of Hope

From $35 Open

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Anderson Lake Backyard Ultra

Sat, Oct 10 · Gwinn, MI Gwinn

Ultra Anderson Lake Backyard Ultra

From $75 Open 65 spots left

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myTEAM TRIUMPH West MI - Lori's Voice 5k -- Captain & Angel Registration

Sat, Oct 10 · Kentwood, MI Kentwood

Road Angel 5k

From $25 Open 21 spots left

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Crooked Loops Trail Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Clarkston, MI Clarkston

Road 8.52.55.5

From $30 Open

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Montrose Orchards Cider Run 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Montrose, MI Montrose

Road Donut Dash (Fun Run)5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Wolverine State 100

Sat, Oct 10 · Petoskey, MI Petoskey

Virtual 50 KilometerVirtual 50KVirtual 100 Mile +4

From $60 Open

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Miles at the Moose

Sat, Oct 10 · South Lyon, MI South Lyon

Road Mile at the Moose 1KMiles at the Moose 5k

From $25 Open

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Clio Can Do Color Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Clio, MI Clio

Road Economy Clio Can Do Color RunClio Can Do Color Run

From $15 Open

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Stout Stumble 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Pentwater, MI Pentwater

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Lane Walker Foundation Race

Sat, Oct 10 · Alma, MI Alma

Road Children 12 and under (Free with a registered adult)5k Fun Walk/Run5k Run +2

From $0 Open

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Hot Cider Hustle - Lansing Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Virtual 5K - Untimed Extended Online RegistrationVirtual 5K5K - Untimed +9

From $12.99 Open

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Blue Ribbon Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Woodhaven, MI Woodhaven

Road Competitive 5K run/walk5K Bike ride10K Run +2

From $40 Open

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HAWK HUSTLE 5K RUN/WALK

Sun, Oct 11 · Farmington Hills, MI Farmington Hills

Road Hawk Hustle 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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UP Friends of Honduras 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 11 · Powers, MI Powers

Road UP Friends 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Fall Freedom 5K Run/Walk Hillsdale

Sun, Oct 11 · Hillsdale, MI Hillsdale

Road Fall Freedom 5K Run/Walk for Hillsdale Wreaths Across America

From $25 Open

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Headless Horseman 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Howell, MI Howell

Road Monster MileHeadless Horseman 5KHeadless Horseman 5k + Monster Mile

From $15 Open

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Rock the Light Trail Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Northport, MI Northport

Trail Rock The Light Trail Run

From $30 Open

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Run and Creep 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Benton Harbor, MI Benton Harbor

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Corunna, MI (42)

Sat, Oct 17 · Corunna, MI Corunna

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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myTEAM TRIUMPH West MI - GR Marathon -- Captain & Angel Registration

Sun, Oct 18 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road Angel Half MarathonAngel Full Marathon

From $25 Open 20 spots left

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University of Michigan Health-West Grand Rapids Marathon

Sun, Oct 18 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road Half MarathonMarathonHandcycle - Marathon +3

From $47.5 Open

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The Barn Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Williamston, MI Williamston

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Crop for Paws Fall 2026 Weekend Crafting Retreat

Fri, Oct 23 · Troy, MI Troy

Hotel Package (Hotel Accommodations made separately)Weekend Commuter Package (Hotel not needed)Friday Only +1

From $48 Open 1 spots left

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Neighborhood Block Party Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Sterling Heights, MI Sterling Heights

Road Block Party 5K

From $15 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Lansing, MI (43)

Sat, Oct 24 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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