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.

Sherman Lake YMCA Hot Diggity Dog 5k & Mustard Mile

Mon, May 25 · Augusta, MI Augusta

Road Hot Diggity Dog 5k - Run Relish Repeat ChallengeHot Diggity Dog 5kMustard Mile

From $5 Open 75 spots left

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Burton Memorial Day 5k

Mon, May 25 · Burton, MI Burton

Virtual Kids 1/2 mile5k Walk5k Run +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Mt. Pleasant Memorial Day 5K

Mon, May 25 · Mount Pleasant, MI Mount Pleasant

Open

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Novi Memorial Day Run

Mon, May 25 · Novi, MI Novi

Road Mile Fun Run5k Run/Walk

From $24 Open

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Hubbardston Memorial Day 5k Run/Walk

Mon, May 25 · Hubbardston, MI Hubbardston

Road Hubbardston Memorial Day 5k

From $25 Open

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Mighty Mile - FREE RACE FOR KIDS - Dansville

Wed, May 27 · Dansville, MI Dansville

Open

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Queen City Trail Series - Superior Division

Thu, May 28 · Marquette, MI Marquette

Open

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Queen City Trail Series - Copper Division

Thu, May 28 · Houghton, MI Houghton

Open

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Swartz Creek Challenge 5K

Thu, May 28 · Swartz Creek, MI Swartz Creek

Road Competitive WalkRun/Walk

From $18 Open

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Queen City Trail Series - Iron Division

Thu, May 28 · Iron Mountain, MI Iron Mountain

Open

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Defender 5K

Fri, May 29 · Byron Center, MI Byron Center

Road Defender Kids Run (1.5 Miles)Defender 5K

From $25 Open

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STADIUMTREK - West Ottawa 2026

Fri, May 29 · Holland, MI Holland

Road STADIUMTREK - RelaySTADIUMTREK - Individual

From $35 Open

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Hug a Dragonfly 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 30 · Waterford, MI Waterford

Road Hug a Dragonfly 5K Walk (18 & under)Hug a Dragonfly 5K Run (18 & under)Hug a Dragonfly 5K Walk +1

From $20 Open

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K9K Race

Sat, May 30 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road 3k9k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Crossroads Community Care 5K

Sat, May 30 · South Lyon, MI South Lyon

Road 5K Walk or Run5K Run

From $25 Open

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Run 2 Save Our Youth

Sat, May 30 · Livonia, MI Livonia

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Rock CF's Hike 2 Breathe

Sat, May 30 · Pinckney, MI Pinckney

Hike 2 Breathe - In-PersonHike 2 Breathe - Virtual HikeHike 2 Breathe - In-Person (NO GEAR)

From $15 Open

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Tri Greenville Triathlon & Duathlon

Sat, May 30 · Greenville, MI Greenville

Triathlon Dougling DashSprint Duathlon AdultKids Triathlon +2

From $7 Open

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DEXTER-ANN ARBOR RUN

Sat, May 30 · Dexter, MI Dexter

Virtual Operations 5K5KVIRTUAL 5K +9

From $0 Open Closing Soon 7 spots left

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Holley Jolly 5k Run/Walk

Sat, May 30 · Harrison Township, MI Harrison Township

Road Holley Jolly 5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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The 11th Annual Paper Chase 5K

Sun, May 31 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Road Paper Chase 5k Run/Walk

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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ITFD Firefighter Memorial Run

Mon, Jun 1 · Ishpeming, MI Ishpeming

Road Kids Fun Run5KVirtual 5K +2

From $0 Open

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Mighty Milers (Grayling Cross Country Running Club)

Tue, Jun 2 · Grayling, MI Grayling

Mighty Milers - FAMILY (Up to 5 Kids Same Household) Register 1 child we will contact you for additional Names and SizesMighty Milers - INDIVIDUAL

From $30 Open

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Mighty Mile - FREE RACE FOR KIDS - DeWitt

Tue, Jun 2 · Dewitt, MI Dewitt

Road MIGHTY MILE - - - AGES 5 TO 7MIGHTY MILE - - - AGES 8 TO 9MIGHTY MILE - AGES 10 TO 11 +1

From $0 Open

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Lung Legacy Run, Walk

Wed, Jun 3 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual Lung Legacy 1/2 Mile WalkLung Legacy Virtual 5KLung Legacy 5k Run/Walk +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Global Running Day 2.25-mile Trail Run/Walk - Motivated by Nature for Harris Nature Center

Wed, Jun 3 · Okemos, MI Okemos

Road Motivated by Nature

From $25 Open

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Mighty Mile - FREE RACE FOR KIDS - Detroit

Wed, Jun 3 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Road MIGHTY MILE - - - AGES 8 TO 9MIGHTY MILE - - - AGES 5 TO 7MIGHTY MILE - AGES 10 TO 11 +1

From $0 Open

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The Big Run Presented by Brooks

Wed, Jun 3 · Traverse City, MI Traverse City

Open

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Fleet Feet's The Big Run Presented Brooks

Wed, Jun 3 · Dexter, MI Dexter

Open

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K's For Kids Fun Run

Thu, Jun 4 · Port Huron, MI Port Huron

Road 1 Mile Fun Run - Student1 Mile Fun Run - Adult5K - Student +2

From $15 Open

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Mighty Mile - FREE RACE FOR KIDS - Jackson

Thu, Jun 4 · Jackson, MI Jackson

Road MIGHTY MILE - - - AGES 5 TO 7MIGHTY MILE - - - AGES 8 TO 9MIGHTY MILE - AGES 10 TO 11 +1

From $0 Open

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Credit Unions for Kids 5K Fun Run/Walk Powered by the Mid-Michigan Chapter of Credit Unions

Thu, Jun 4 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual Virtual: Credit Unions for Kids 5K Fun Run/Walk for the Children's Miracle Network Powered by the Mid-Michigan ChaptersCredit Unions for Kids 5K Fun Run/Walk for the Children's Miracle Network Powered by the Mid-Michigan Chapter

From $50 Open

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Band on the Run 5K

Thu, Jun 4 · Linden, MI Linden

Road 5k RunKids Run (1/2 Mile)

From $5 Open

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5K Glow Run/Walk

Fri, Jun 5 · Carson City, MI Carson City

Road 5K Glow Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Cipriano Classic 5K

Fri, Jun 5 · Farmington Hills, MI Farmington Hills

Road 5K RunVirtual 5K Run

From $40 Open

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Mighty Mile - FREE RACE FOR KIDS - Northville

Fri, Jun 5 · Northville, MI Northville

Road MIGHTY MILE - AGES 10 TO 11MIGHTY MILE - AGES 12 TO 14MIGHTY MILE - - - AGES 8 TO 9 +1

From $0 Open

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Fleet Feet's The Big Run Presented by Brooks

Fri, Jun 5 · Northville, MI Northville

Open

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Splash of Purple Dash of Gold Color Run

Fri, Jun 5 · Bronson, MI Bronson

Road Splash of Purple Dash of Gold 1-mile Color Run/WalkSplash of Purple Dash of Gold 5k Color Run

From $30 Open

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Cycle the Campus 2026

Sat, Jun 6 · Rochester Hills, MI Rochester Hills

Road 10K Run (Fundraising Option)25-Mile Ride (Fundraising Option)50-Mile Ride (Fundraising Option) +6

From $20 Open

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DefiPlate™ Games

Sat, Jun 6 · Dexter, MI Dexter

Road DefiPlate 5k Only

From $40 Open

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Kick-yer Assparagus 5km Fun Run Walk

Sat, Jun 6 · Empire, MI Empire

Road Kick-yer Assparagus 5km Fun RunKick-yer Assparagus 5km Fun Walk

From $20 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Grand Ledge, MI (23)

Sat, Jun 6 · Grand Ledge, MI Grand Ledge

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Carleton Choo Choo 5k & 1-Mile Chugga Chugga Fun Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Carleton, MI Carleton

Road Carleton Chugga Chugga 1-Mile Fun Run (age 17 & under WITH tshirt)Carleton Chugga Chugga 1-Mile Fun Run (age 18+)Carleton Choo Choo 5K +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Blue Water Home Care & Hospice River Run 2026

Sat, Jun 6 · Marysville, MI Marysville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run3 Mile Walk5K Race +1

From $20 Open

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Sheila Larson Memorial | Run for the Impact 5k run/walk & 1 mile walk

Sat, Jun 6 · Fowlerville, MI Fowlerville

Road 1 Mile Run/Walk5K Run/WalkVirtual 5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Rock the Light Pirate Dash 5K & Captain Woolsey 10 Miler

Sat, Jun 6 · Northport, MI Northport

Virtual Virtual 5K Run/Walk5k Run/WalkVirtual 10-Miler +1

From $30 Open

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Oaklawn Color Classic 5k & Fun Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Marshall, MI Marshall

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Walk & Run

From $45 Open

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Hanson Hills Challenge Trail Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Grayling, MI Grayling

Road 3 Mile-ish Trail Run5 Mile Trail Run

From $20 Open

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MVHCT Heroic Walk, Run & Roll

Sat, Jun 6 · Chesterfield, MI Chesterfield

Road 5K RUN/WALK.5 MILE REMEMBRANCE WALK

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Cabrini Monarch 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Allen Park, MI Allen Park

Road 1-mile Fun Run/WalkCabrini Monarch 5K Run/WalkMonarch 5k Run/ Walk - Youth

From $10 Open

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