Running Races in Michigan — 2026

There are 468 running races in Michigan in 2026 across 207 cities. The next upcoming race is the Hope In Motion 5K in Holly on October 10. Popular distances include 5K races, ultras, half marathons.

Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Grand Ledge, MI (45)

Sat, Nov 7 · Grand Ledge, MI Grand Ledge

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

Register →

2026 Veterans Day 5 Race

Sat, Nov 7 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual Virtual 5k5K RUN/WALKVirtual 5 Mile +2

From $25 Open

Register →

Bunyan Battle 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Brighton, MI Brighton

Virtual Spartan 5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk (Wolverines)Wolverine 5K Run/Walk +1

From $40 Open

Register →

2026 Turkey Trot Supporting Active Faith Food Pantry

Sat, Nov 7 · South Lyon, MI South Lyon

Road 1K5K

From $15 Open

Register →

2026 KAR Mark Sigfrids Memorial Run/Walk Around Gull Lake

Sat, Nov 7 · Hickory Corners, MI Hickory Corners

Open

Register →

Grosvenor Gobble 5K Run/Walk in Jonesville, MI

Sun, Nov 8 · Jonesville, MI Jonesville

Road Grosvenor Gobble 5K Run/Walk in Jonesville, MI

From $25 Open

Register →

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

Register →

Rock CF Thumb Coast Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Port Austin, MI Port Austin

Virtual 5KVirtual 5kEconomy 5k +6

From $23 Open

Register →

Kona Chocolate Run

Sun, Nov 8 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Road 5k10k15k +1

From $35 Open

Register →

Buck Run

Fri, Nov 13 · Buchanan, MI Buchanan

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run

From $5 Open

Register →

7th Annual Hope House Detroit 5k at Belle Isle

Sat, Nov 14 · Detroit, MI Detroit

2026 Hope House Detroit 1 mile at Belle Isle2026 Hope House Detroit 5k at Belle Isle

From $20 Open

Register →

Humane Hustle 2026

Sat, Nov 14 · Belmont, MI Belmont

Road Mutt Strut WalkForever Home 5KTop Dog 10K +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

Register →

Polar Plunge 5K And Fun Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Algonac, MI Algonac

Road Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

Register →

City of Burton Parks & Rec Veterans Honor Run 2026

Sat, Nov 14 · Burton, MI Burton

Virtual 5K Run5K Ruck5K Walk +3

From $35 Open

Register →

Lake Orion/Rochester - Run Michigan Cheap

Sat, Nov 14 · Lake Orion, MI Lake Orion

Road 5k5k Walk10k +1

From $20 Open 5 spots left

Register →

Outrun Hunger

Sat, Nov 14 · Commerce, MI Commerce

Road Outrun Hunger 1 MileOutrun Hunger 5K

From $29 Open

Register →

Litehouse Family YMCA Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Lowell, MI Lowell

Road Litehouse Family ChallengeLitehouse Family YMCA Turkey Trot 5k

From $35 Open

Register →

The Leftover Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Ada, MI Ada

Road 1 Mile Family Run/Walk5k run/walk

From $25 Open

Register →

2026 MITCA Michigan Meet of Champions Presented by HOKA (Team Michigan Senior Mid East Qualifier)

Sat, Nov 14 · Shepherd, MI Shepherd

Road Girls 5k (Races assigned after deadline) *Read Details*Boys 5k (Races assigned after deadline) *Read Details*

From $22 Open

Register →

MSU Turkey Trot to Fight Cancer!

Sun, Nov 15 · East Lansing, MI East Lansing

Road MSU Turkey Trot to Fight Cancer

From $15 Open

Register →

Detroit PR City - 5K & Mile

Tue, Nov 17 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Road 1 Mile5K Under the Lights

From $20 Open Closing Soon

Register →

2nd Annual Amway Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 19 · Ada, MI Ada

Road 2nd Annual Amway Turkey Trot 5K

From $0 Open

Register →

Flint Elks Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Grand Blanc, MI Grand Blanc

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open Closing Soon

Register →

Nite Lites Christmas Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 21 · Brooklyn, MI Brooklyn

Road 12th Annual Nite Lites Christmas Walk12th Annual Nite Lites Christmas Fun Run

From $28 Open

Register →

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

Register →

Santa 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 21 · Northville, MI Northville

Road 1 Mile Jingle Run/Walk5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

Register →

Gift of Adoption Michigan - Stepping Up Stair Climb

Sat, Nov 21 · Southfield, MI Southfield

Power Hour Full Climb (28 Floors) Stair Climb OVER 18 yrs. oldStair Climb Team of 5Virtual Climb +3

From $20 Open

Register →

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

Sat, Nov 21 · Corunna, MI Corunna

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

Register →

2026 GVSU Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Allendale, MI Allendale

Road 5K Walk/Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

Register →

Silver Bells 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Road Silver Bells 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

Register →

2026 ICCS Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Imlay City, MI Imlay City

Virtual 1 Mile Gobbler Gallop5K Turkey Trot WalkStuffing Strut Virtual 5K +1

From $25 Open

Register →

WMU Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Kalamazoo, MI Kalamazoo

Virtual 5K Virtual Run/Walk5K Run5K Walk

From $25 Open

Register →

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

Register →

Gentex Grand Rapids Santa Parade

Sat, Nov 21 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

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

From $0 Open

Register →

Kinde Turkey Trot 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Kinde, MI Kinde

Road 5K WalkKinde Turkey Trot

From $30 Open

Register →

Blake's Holiday Hustle 5k

Sat, Nov 21 · Armada, MI Armada

Road Blake's Holiday Hustle 5k

From $40 Open Closing Soon

Register →

Turkey Trails- Grand Rapids

Sun, Nov 22 · Zeeland, MI Zeeland

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +7

From $17 Open 5 spots left

Register →

Dowagiac All Trail Turkey Trot

Sun, Nov 22 · Dowagiac, MI Dowagiac

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

From $0 Open

Register →

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

Register →

South Lyon Huffin' for the Stuffin'

Thu, Nov 26 · South Lyon, MI South Lyon

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

Register →

Run Muskegon's Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5k Fun Run & Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Muskegon, MI Muskegon

Open

Register →

REDS Turkey Trot 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Mancelona, MI Mancelona

Road REDS Turkey Trot 5k

From $30 Open

Register →

18th Annual Gobbler Gallop Trail Run/Walk 1 Mile

Thu, Nov 26 · Saginaw, MI Saginaw

Road 1 Mile Youth Run5k Run5k Walk

From $5 Open

Register →

Baker College "B" Thankful 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Cadillac, MI Cadillac

Road Baker College "B" Thankful 5K

From $30 Open

Register →

Traverse City Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Traverse City, MI Traverse City

Road 5K Run/Walk5 Mile Flyer

From $25 Open Closing Soon

Register →

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

Register →

St. Joseph Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Saint Joseph, MI Saint Joseph

Road St. Joseph Turkey Trot 5k

From $25 Open

Register →

Gobbler Wobbler 5K and 5 Mile

Thu, Nov 26 · Lapeer, MI Lapeer

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

From $15 Open

Register →

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 Closing Soon

Register →

Zeeland Turkey Trot 8k

Thu, Nov 26 · Zeeland, MI Zeeland

Road Zeeland Turkey Trot 8k

From $40 Open

Register →