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.

Shelby Township Jingle Bell Run

Sun, Dec 13 · Shelby Township, MI Shelby Township

Road 5K RUN/WALK | TIMED5K WALK | UNTIMED

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Candy Cane Course - Lansing

Sun, Dec 13 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +7

From $22 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Run Run Rudolph 5K

Sun, Dec 13 · Holly, MI Holly

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Bayne's Apple Valley Dashing Through The Snow 5K Trail Run

Sun, Dec 13 · Saginaw, MI Saginaw

Trail 5K Trail RunYouth (13 & Under) 5K Trail RunSenior (60 & Over) 5K Trail Run

From $30 Open

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The Whoville 5k

Sun, Dec 13 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual Virtual Whoville Kids RunKids Run - Grand Rapids (1/4 mile)Virtual Whoville 5k +1

From $15 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Corunna, MI (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Corunna, MI Corunna

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Jingle Bell Jog

Sat, Dec 19 · Fenton, MI Fenton

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtualKids Fun Run!

From $30 Open

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Candy Cane Course - Grand Rapids

Sun, Dec 20 · Caledonia, MI Caledonia

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +7

From $22 Open 5 spots left

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Playmakers Holiday Classic

Thu, Dec 24 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Hawk Island Park, Lansing, MI (52)

Sat, Dec 26 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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GOODBYE26

Wed, Dec 30 · Rochester, MI Rochester

Trail 5K RUN/WALK

From $25 Open

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Tough Genes DNA Dash 2026 Virtual 5K

Thu, Dec 31 · Ottawa Lake, MI Ottawa Lake

Virtual Tough Genes DNA Dash Virtual 5k

From $30 Open

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The Official Run Kalamazoo Store

Thu, Dec 31 · Kalamazoo, MI Kalamazoo

Open

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44th Annual Reeds Lake Resolution Run

Thu, Dec 31 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual BARE BONES PACKAGE (NO HAT)4 MILEKIDS RACE +1

From $15 Open

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RSU Test Run - - RSU Test Walk

Thu, Dec 31 · Saginaw, MI Saginaw

Road RSU Test RunWalk

From $5 Open

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Out With the Old - In With the New

Thu, Dec 31 · Rochester, MI Rochester

Road Out With the Old (Dec 31st only)In With the New (Jan 1st only)Both Days OLD/NEW

From $30 Open

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New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Grand Ledge, MI (01)

Sat, Jan 2 · Grand Ledge, MI Grand Ledge

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Guest House Run Over Addiction 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sun, Jan 3 · Lake Orion, MI Lake Orion

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk1 Mile Fun Run/WalkVIRTUAL SUPPORTER +3

From $10 Open

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Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Ann Arbor

Sat, Jan 9 · Ypsilanti, MI Ypsilanti

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Lansing

Sun, Jan 10 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Grand Rapids

Sun, Jan 10 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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PoHo Hot Cocoa 2027

Sat, Jan 23 · Port Huron, MI Port Huron

Road Kid's Mile5K10 Mile +1

From $30 Open

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Frigid 5k

Sat, Jan 23 · Niles, MI Niles

Road 5k Run

From $30 Open

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Mardi Gras 5K

Sat, Jan 30 · Marquette, MI Marquette

Road Mardi Gras 5K & Celebration

From $30 Open

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Groundhog Day Marathon

Fri, Feb 5 · Walker, MI Walker

Road 1/6 Marathon WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPHalf MarathonHalf Hog (1/6 plus Half) +2

From $64 Open

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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Grand Ledge, MI (06)

Sat, Feb 6 · Grand Ledge, MI Grand Ledge

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Winter Trail Fest Half Marathon and 5 Mile - Eastside

Sat, Feb 13 · Brighton, MI Brighton

Virtual 5 Mile5 Mile Ruck5 Mile - Virtual +6

From $43 Open

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Hot Chocolate Hustle 5k in Memory of John "Ralphie" McDaid

Sat, Feb 20 · Adrian, MI Adrian

Road Hot Chocolate Hustle 5k In Memory of John “Ralphie” McDaidHot Chocolate Hustle 5k In Memory of John “Ralphie” McDaid

From $15 Open

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Burton Kiwanis Hot Fudge 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Feb 20 · Burton, MI Burton

Virtual 5K Virtual5K Run5K Walk

From $20 Open

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Winter Trail Fest (WTF) Half Marathon and 5 Mile - Westside

Sat, Feb 20 · Middleville, MI Middleville

Virtual Virtual 5 MileVirtual 5 MileEconomy Package - 5 Mile +15

From $43 Open

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The Abominable Snow Tri

Sun, Feb 21 · Belmont, MI Belmont

Triathlon Run ONLYRun ONLYFat Bike ONLY +7

From $45 Open

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Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Grand Rapids

Sun, Feb 28 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual 5K5k10K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Ann Arbor

Sat, Mar 6 · Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5k +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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2027 USA Triathlon Winter Nationals

Sat, Mar 6 · frederic, MI frederic

Triathlon Adaptive Duathlon2027 Duathlon Run/Ski2026 Duathlon Bike/Run +8

From $50 Open

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

Sat, Mar 6 · Grand Ledge, MI Grand Ledge

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Lansing

Sun, Mar 7 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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White Pine Thaw Marathon Relay

Sun, Mar 7 · Comstock Park, MI Comstock Park

Road NO SHIRT & NO MEDAL: White Pine Thaw SOLO MarathonNO SHIRT & NO MEDAL: White Pine Thaw Marathon RelayWhite Pine Thaw Marathon Relay +3

From $50 Open 23 spots left

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Pi Day 5k: a 3.14 Miler

Sat, Mar 13 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Virtual No Frills 5k (No Shirt, No Medal)Pi Day 5k5k - Lite (no medal) +11

From $15 Open 9 spots left

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UP Health System Great Bear Chase

Sat, Mar 13 · Calumet, MI Calumet

10km Freestyle10km Freestyle10km Classic +21

From $0 Open 60 spots left

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Clare Irish Festival Road Race

Sat, Mar 13 · Clare, MI Clare

Road 2 Mile Walk2 Mile Walk5K +3

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Mar 13 · Davison, MI Davison

Virtual Lucky Shamrock 5K Walk/Run to benefit Ireland's DreamVirtual 5k run/walkVirtual 5k run/walk +1

From $35 Open

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Bay City St. Patrick's Day Races

Sat, Mar 20 · Bay City, MI Bay City

Road Leprechaun 1 MileLeprechaun 1 Mile5K RUN +15

From $8 Open Closing Soon

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Irish Jig 5K Run and Walk

Sat, Mar 20 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual 5K Run or Walk5K5K Walk +4

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16th Annual Rock CF Rivers Half Marathon

Sun, Mar 21 · Grosse Ile, MI Grosse Ile

Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run/WalkHalf Marathon +5

From $40 Open

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Frozen Freighter 5K and 10K

Sat, Mar 27 · Sault Sainte Marie, MI Sault Sainte Marie

Virtual Virtual 5K5K Run5K Walk +3

From $20 Open

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DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Grand Rapids

Sat, Apr 3 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +13

From $0 Open 5 spots left

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APX Run For Avalon

Sat, Apr 3 · Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor

Road 5K Run5K Run

From $15 Open

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Carpe Diem - Carpe Noctem Half Marathon and 10K - MI

Sat, Apr 3 · Commerce Township, MI Commerce Township

Virtual Economy - Single 10K (Nighttime)Single 10K (Daytime)Economy - Single 10K (Daytime) +35

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Bunny 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Grand Ledge, MI (14)

Sat, Apr 3 · Grand Ledge, MI Grand Ledge

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Robinette's Spiked Apple 5k

Sat, Apr 10 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road 5k5kHelp with Check-in Then Run 7:30am to 9:00am +1

From $15 Open 10 spots left

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