Running Races in Michigan — 2026

There are 817 running races in Michigan in 2026 across 329 cities. The next upcoming race is the Twilight Run in Lansing on June 17. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, 10K races.

Summer Sizzler- Lansing

Sun, Aug 30 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Virtual 5KVirtual1 Mile +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Millennium Meadows Marathon

Sun, Aug 30 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road 10K (Uses one extended loop of the course)Half Marathon (13.35 miles with certified half marathon split)Marathon +1

From $45 Open

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Helping Teens Go the Distance

Tue, Sep 1 · Addison, MI Addison

Virtual Virtual 5K Walk/Run

From $10 Open

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Camp Quality's Go Gold for the Kids 5k

Tue, Sep 1 · Flushing, MI Flushing

Road Kids Run - 1/2 mileKids Run - 1 mile5k Run +1

From $15 Open

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Romeo Peach Festival

Thu, Sep 3 · Romeo, MI Romeo

Road 5K Walk5K Run10K Run

From $35 Open

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Elkton Suicide Prevention 5K

Thu, Sep 3 · Elkton, MI Elkton

Road Suicide Prevention 5K RunSuicide Prevention 5K WalkSuicide Prevention Kiddie Cruise

From $0 Open

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Loop The Lake

Fri, Sep 4 · Traverse City, MI Traverse City

Road 4 Mile Run/Walk2 Person Relay (4 Miles Each)8 Mile Run

From $30 Open

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2026 Run For Sight 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Muskegon, MI Muskegon

Road 1K Deck Dash Kids Run5K Run/Walk5K Guided Run/Walk +1

From $10 Open

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Mott Lake Trail Run (3Mile | 5Mile | 12.5K)

Sat, Sep 5 · Flint, MI Flint

Virtual 3 Mile Run/Walk5 Mile Run12.5K Run +1

From $40 Open

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Aliferis Memorial Race

Sat, Sep 5 · Alpena, MI Alpena

Road Aliferis 1 Mile Run/WalkAliferis 5K Run/WalkAliferis 6.5 Mile Bike Tour +2

From $20 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Grand Ledge, MI (36)

Sat, Sep 5 · Grand Ledge, MI Grand Ledge

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Minnehaha Brewhaha 5k & 15k

Sat, Sep 5 · Arcadia, MI Arcadia

Road Minnehaha 5kMinnehaha 15k

From $30 Open

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In the Cut 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Westland, MI Westland

Road 1 Mile Cruiser Run/Walk5K Onsite Registration5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Moovin' Thru the Midway 5K at the Michigan State Fair

Sat, Sep 5 · Novi, MI Novi

Virtual Virtual 5KEconomy 5K Run/Walk - (No Shirt or Medal)5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Watermelon Run

Sat, Sep 5 · Lawrence, MI Lawrence

Road 5K10K15K

From $25 Open

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Run 906

Sun, Sep 6 · Saint Ignace, MI Saint Ignace

Road 9.06K

From $25 Open

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Run Branch County 5k & Half Marathon

Sun, Sep 6 · Coldwater, MI Coldwater

Road Run Branch County 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Trufant Jubilee "Stump Chasers" 5k

Sun, Sep 6 · Trufant, MI Trufant

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Michigan Triathlon / Duathlon Championship

Sun, Sep 6 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Triathlon Olympic TriathlonOlympic AquabikeDuathlon +5

From $75 Open

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Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Run

Mon, Sep 7 · St. Ignace, MI St. Ignace

Road Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Run

From $65 Open

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Manitou Trail Labor Day 5K

Mon, Sep 7 · Roscommon, MI Roscommon

Trail Kids 1 Mile Fun RunManitou Trail Labor Day 5K

From $10 Open

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2026 Run for Recovery

Thu, Sep 10 · Marquette, MI Marquette

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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9-11 Holt Hero Run

Fri, Sep 11 · Holt, MI Holt

Road 9/11 Hero Race 5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Lake Superior Shore Run

Fri, Sep 11 · Marquette, MI Marquette

Trail 1 Mile Kids Race @ South Beach5 Mile Hike5K Run +1

From $0 Open

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Prefix Charity 5K Fun Run & Car Show

Fri, Sep 11 · Rochester Hills, MI Rochester Hills

Road 1 Mile Run/Walk5k Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Blake's Lyon Township Donut Dash 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · South Lyon, MI South Lyon

Road Blake's Lyon Township Donut Dash 5k (3.2 Miles)

From $40 Open

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Alive and Running VA 5K Fun Run/Walk - LIVE AND VIRTUAL RACE

Sat, Sep 12 · Battle Creek, MI Battle Creek

Virtual 5K Run/Walk - VIRTUAL EVENT5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Rhoades McKee Reeds Lake Triathlon 2026

Sat, Sep 12 · East Grand Rapids, MI East Grand Rapids

Triathlon SwimSprint RelaySprint Aqua Bike +2

From $25 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Alpena, MI

Sat, Sep 12 · Alpena, MI Alpena

Road Adult RegistrationFirst Responders & Military RegistrationChild Registration 12 & Under +1

From $5 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Metro Detroit, MI

Sat, Sep 12 · Harrison Township, MI Harrison Township

Virtual Child Registration 12 & UnderFirst Responders & Military RegistrationAdult Registration +2

From $5 Open

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Mount Clemens Grand Prix Soapbox Derby Style Race - 33rd Annual

Sat, Sep 12 · Mount Clemens, MI Mount Clemens

Mt. Clemens Grand Prix Soapbox Derby Style Race - 34th Annual Running

From $175 Open 50 spots left

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River Club Run (& Hole in One!)

Sat, Sep 12 · Glen Arbor, MI Glen Arbor

Road 5K10K

From $40 Open

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15th Annual Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer Foundation Glow Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Utica, MI Utica

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Mt. Baldhead Challenge

Sat, Sep 12 · Saugatuck, MI Saugatuck

Trail 10K+ (7 miles)Half Marathon

From $60 Open

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Uncle John's Orchard Run 5K + 10K

Sat, Sep 12 · St Johns, MI St Johns

Trail Uncle John's Orchard Run 5KUncle John's Orchard Run 10KUncle John’s Orchard Double 5K/10K

From $35 Open

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First Responder 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Mount Pleasant, MI Mount Pleasant

Road First Responder 5K

From $35 Open

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Be the Light - Glow in the Dark 5K for Mental Health Awareness

Sat, Sep 12 · Holland, MI Holland

Road Be the Light 5K Run

From $35 Open

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Mitchell 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Kalamazoo, MI Kalamazoo

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Strides for Recovery

Sat, Sep 12 · Port Huron, MI Port Huron

Road Strides For Recovery 1 Mile WalkStrides For Recovery 5k Run

From $15 Open

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Lansing Oktoberfest 5K presented by Vision Tire and Auto

Sat, Sep 12 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Road Lansing Oktoberfest 5K presented by Vision Tire and Auto

From $30 Open

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9/11 Never Forget Trail Run/Walk 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Brighton, MI Brighton

Road 9/11 Never Forget Trail Run/Walk 5k

From $25 Open

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Turning Point's Tara's 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Sterling Heights, MI Sterling Heights

Virtual Virtual SupporterTara's 5K Run & Walk

From $30 Open

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Honeycrisp Harvest Hustle

Sat, Sep 12 · Fenton, MI Fenton

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtualKids Fun Run!

From $30 Open

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37th Annual Paw Paw Grape Lake 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Paw Paw, MI Paw Paw

Road Grape Lake 5K RunGrape Lake 5K Walk

From $40 Open

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RUN FOR THE HILLS!

Sat, Sep 12 · Tipton, MI Tipton

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Walk5K Run

From $35 Open

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Live Life Nspired 5K Run / Family Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Charlotte, MI Charlotte

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Mackinac Island Eight Mile Run & Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Mackinac Island, MI Mackinac Island

Virtual 8 Mile Walk8 Mile Virtual Race8 MIle Run +1

From $15 Open

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Cellar 1914 Winery 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Central Lake, MI Central Lake

Road 5K RUN/WALK

From $30 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Chesterfield Township, MI

Sun, Sep 13 · Chesterfield, MI Chesterfield

Road PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard DashKindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile +23

From $15 Open

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Dragon Trails Triathlon (Sprint)

Sun, Sep 13 · Lake Orion, MI Lake Orion

Triathlon Dragon Trails Triathlon (Sprint)Dragon Trails Triathlon Relay (Sprint)

From $100 Open

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