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.

LivFree 24 Hour Hockey Marathon - Michigan

Sat, Apr 10 · East Lansing, MI East Lansing

GoalieSkater

From $50 Open 12 spots left

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DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Lansing

Sat, Apr 17 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +11

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Tamarac Trail Run

Sat, Apr 17 · Fremont, MI Fremont

Trail 5K Trail Run

From $30 Open

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DefiPlate Games '27

Sat, Apr 17 · Dexter, MI Dexter

DefiPlate Games 5k Only

From $40 Open

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Run for the Trees: Happy Little (Virtual) 5K

Sat, Apr 17 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Virtual South Dakota: Happy Little 5KVermont: Happy Little 5KKansas: Happy Little 5K +35

From $36 Open

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DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Ann Arbor

Sat, Apr 17 · Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +13

From $0 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Jodi's Sparkle Sprint

Sat, Apr 24 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Jodi's Sparkle SprintJodi's Sparkle Sprint

From $20 Open

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The Shelley Irwin Fun Run 2027

Sat, Apr 24 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual 1 Mile Dog Walk and Kids Run1 Mile Dog Walk and Kids RunThe Shelley Irwin Fun Run 2-Mile Community Walk +5

From $25 Open

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2027 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon

Sat, Apr 24 · Kalamazoo, MI Kalamazoo

Virtual Virtual 5K Run & Walk5K Walk & 5K RunParker Aerospace 5K Run & Walk +16

From $25 Open

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Thumb Coast Ultra & Relay - 50 Mile, 50K, & 50 Mile Relay

Sat, Apr 24 · Caseville, MI Caseville

Virtual Virtual 50 MileThumb Coast Ultra 50 MileVirtual 50 Mile +12

From $10 Open

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The Izzo Run/Walk/Roll

Sun, Apr 25 · East Lansing, MI East Lansing

Virtual Kids 1/2 Mile1/2 K Walk/RollKids' 1/2 Mile +9

From $15 Open

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Tulip Time Run Presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Sat, May 1 · Holland, MI Holland

Virtual Kids' DashWooden Shoe ShuffleWooden Shoe Shuffle +9

From $10 Open

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Grand Ledge, MI (18)

Sat, May 1 · Grand Ledge, MI Grand Ledge

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Earth Day 5K

Sat, May 1 · Rochester, MI Rochester

Road Earth Day 5KEarth Day 5K

From $35 Open

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2026 Annual Burns Park Run

Sun, May 2 · Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor

Virtual 1/2 Mile Fun Run1/2 Mile Fun Run5K Run +7

From $5 Open

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2 PARKS TRAIL HALF MARATHON AND 5K

Sun, May 2 · Leonard, MI Leonard

Trail 5K RUN/WALK4 MILE15K +2

From $30 Open

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Amway River Bank Run

Wed, May 5 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual 5K Community Walk - Gentex5K Run - AmwayRBR 5K Virtual Run Anywhere +31

From $0 Open

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Traverse City Trail Running Festival

Fri, May 7 · Traverse City, MI Traverse City

Road 5K5K10K Run +17

From $0 Open 1 spots left

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Detroit Mother's Day Run/Walk

Sat, May 8 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Virtual 1-Mile Run/Walk1-Mile Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +9

From $22 Open

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Foreshore Adventure Run

Sat, May 22 · Muskegon, MI Muskegon

OCR 5K Adventure Fun Run (Individual and Teams)5K Adventure Fun Run (Individual and Teams)5K Run - Individual Competitive +1

From $50 Open

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Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Lansing

Sat, May 22 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +13

From $0 Open 5 spots left

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Race for the Red 5K

Sat, May 22 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual Race for the Red 5K Virtual EventRace for the Red 5KRace for the Red 5K Virtual Event +3

From $40 Open

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Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Ann Arbor

Sun, May 23 · Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Shi-Tri

Sun, May 23 · Owosso, MI Owosso

Triathlon Individual2-3 person relay team2-3 person relay team +1

From $60 Open

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BIGFOOT CHALLENGE 5K/8K Memorial Day Run

Mon, May 31 · Dansville, MI Dansville

Virtual 3K Bigfoot walk (awards)Bigfoot Challenge 5k Run/WalkBigfoot Challenge 5k Run +8

From $15 Open

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2027 ROTARY STRIDE FOR S.T.R.I.V.E. 5K

Mon, May 31 · Cadillac, MI Cadillac

Road 2026 ROTARY STRIDE FOR S.T.R.I.V.E 5K2027 ROTARY STRIDE FOR S.T.R.I.V.E 5K

From $25 Open

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Epic Races' Island Lake Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike

Sat, Jun 5 · Brighton, MI Brighton

Triathlon Open Water Timed Practice Swim - 400mOpen Water Timed Practice Swim - 400mOpen Water Timed Practice Swim - 800m +17

From $31.5 Open

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DEXTER-ANN ARBOR RUN

Sat, Jun 5 · Dexter, MI Dexter

Virtual VIRTUAL 5KOperations 5K5K +18

From $0 Open 7 spots left

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UltraTrax AnnArbor

Sat, Jun 5 · Brighton, MI Brighton

Road Level 1: 7-Mile CourseLevel 2: 14-Mile CourseLevel 3: 21-Mile Course +1

From $58 Open

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Tri Greenville Triathlon & Duathlon

Sat, Jun 5 · Greenville, MI Greenville

Triathlon Dougling DashDougling DashSprint Triathlon Adult +7

From $7 Open

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MISH Waterfront Marathon | Half Marathon | 10K

Sat, Jun 5 · Gladstone, MI Gladstone

Road 10K Run10K Run1/2 Marathon +3

From $49 Open

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Another Clucking 5K

Sat, Jun 12 · Potterville, MI Potterville

Road 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk - LITE

From $17.5 Open

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Summer Trail Fest Ultra 50 Mile, 50K, Half Marathon, & 5 Miler

Sat, Jun 12 · Laingsburg, MI Laingsburg

Virtual 5 Mile - Virtual5 Mile - Virtual5 Mile +27

From $10 Open

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RESCUE CHALLENGE 911-Everyday Heroes Needed! Race 2 Rescue 5K Color Run & Walk

Sat, Jun 12 · Shelby Township, MI Shelby Township

Road RESCUE CHALLENGE 911-Everyday Heroes Needed-RACE 2 RESCUE 5K COLOR RUN & WALKRESCUE CHALLENGE 911- 5K COLOR RUN & 1 MILE WALK

From $35 Open

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Treat Trot Ann Arbor

Sat, Jun 12 · Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor

Virtual 5K5K10K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Grand Rapids Triathlon

Sun, Jun 13 · Ada, MI Ada

Virtual Half Swim OnlyHalf Swim OnlySuper Sprint Aquabike +47

From $43 Open Closing Soon

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U.S. 250th Combat Veterans Memorial

Tue, Jun 15 · Whitehall, MI Whitehall

Purchase Honorary Cannonball

From $750 Open

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Elsie Dairy Dash

Sat, Jun 19 · Elsie, MI Elsie

Road Elsie Dairy Dash 5kElsie Dairy Dash 5kElsie Dairy Dash 5k Walk +1

From $23 Open

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The FRED Running Relays - 25 Mile - 50 Mile - 100 Mile - 200 Mile

Fri, Jun 25 · Rockford, MI Rockford

Road The FRED 25 Relay - Up to 6 Person CrewThe FRED 25 Relay - Up to 6 Person CrewThe FRED 50 Relay - Up to 11 person Crew +13

From $40 Open

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Kokosing Alberici Traylor Engineers Day 5K

Fri, Jun 25 · Sault Sainte Marie, MI Sault Sainte Marie

Road 5K5K

From $25 Open

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Tri Goddess Triathlon

Sat, Jun 26 · Grass Lake, MI Grass Lake

Triathlon Open Water Practice Swim - 1 MileSprint AquabikeSprint Aquabike +10

From $29.5 Open

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Pictured Rocks Road Race 2027

Sun, Jun 27 · Munising, MI Munising

Road 10K10K1/2 Marathon +1

From $40 Open

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Yankee Doodle DASH 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 3 · Marquette, MI Marquette

Road Yankee Doodle DASH 5K Run/Walk - YOUTH - 12 and younger...Yankee Doodle DASH 5K Run/Walk - YOUTH - 12 and younger...Yankee Doodle Dash 5K Run/Walk +2

From $5 Open 9 spots left

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Ann Arbor Firecracker 5K: Run, Walk, or Ruck

Sun, Jul 4 · Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor

Virtual 1-Mile Fun Run1-Mile Fun Run5K Run & Walk +14

From $10 Open 20 spots left

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Robinette's Wine Run 5k

Sat, Jul 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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Ann Arbor Tri, Du, & Aquabike

Sat, Jul 10 · Gregory, MI Gregory

Triathlon Open Water 1 Mile SwimOpen Water 1 Mile SwimSprint Duathlon +11

From $39 Open

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12 Corners Wine Run 5k

Sun, Jul 11 · Benton Harbor, MI Benton Harbor

Road 5k5k

From $25 Open

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TridelSol Olympic, Sprint & Super Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Relay & Swim Only Event

Sun, Jul 18 · Middleville, MI Middleville

Triathlon Olympic SWIM Only: 1,500m swimOlympic SWIM Only: 1,500m swimOlympic RUN Only: 10k run +19

From $30 Open

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Stairway 5k by Ode to Laz

Sun, Jul 18 · Holly, MI Holly

Road Stairway to Heaven 5kStairway to Heaven 5kStairway to Hell 5k +1

From $34.99 Open

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Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Ann Arbor

Sat, Jul 24 · Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +12

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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