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5K Races in Michigan
Michigan currently has 216 upcoming 5Ks with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Grand Rapids, Lansing, Detroit and Ann Arbor have the largest concentration of events.
November (66), December (27) and October (22) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 392 annual 5Ks are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 216
- Active listings
- 608
- Cities with races
- 257
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Upcoming 5Ks in Michigan
The next 200 of 216 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Rock CF Thumb Coast Marathon, Half Marathon & 5KPort Austin, MIMarathonHalf Marathon5K ~733 runners
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Kids' Food Basket 21st Annual Gobble Wobble 5k Run & WalkGrand Rapids, MI5K0.5 Miles ~10,077 runners
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myTEAM TRIUMPH West MI - GR Turkey Trot -- Captain & Angel RegistrationGrand Rapids, MI5K ~91 runners
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Strategic Staffing Solutions Turkey TrotDetroit, MI10K5K (Stuffing Strut)1 Mile (Mashed Potato Mile) ~20,000 runners
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Brian Diemer Family of RacesGrand Rapids, MI5K5K HandcycleKids SteeplechaseSpecial Olympics Sprint ~3,000 runners
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RESCUE CHALLENGE 911-Everyday Heroes Needed! Race 2 Rescue 5K Color Run & WalkShelby Township, MI5K
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Summer Trail Fest Ultra 50 Mile, 50K, Half Marathon, & 5 MilerLaingsburg, MIHalf Marathon50 Miler31 Miles5K +1 more
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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Ann ArborMilford, MIHalf Marathon50m1 Mile5K +1 more ~10 runners
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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - LansingLansing, MIHalf Marathon50m1 Mile5K +1 more ~10 runners
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest 5K events in Michigan
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Detroit Free Press MarathonDetroit, MI Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathonHalf5K ~30,000 runners
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Strategic Staffing Solutions Turkey TrotDetroit, MI10K5K (Stuffing Strut)1 Mile (Mashed Potato Mile) ~20,000 runners
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Oktoberfest Runs @ Stony CreekShelby Township, MI Usually held in October · next date not announced18.6 Miles5K10K ~14,870 runners
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Kids' Food Basket 21st Annual Gobble Wobble 5k Run & WalkGrand Rapids, MI5K0.5 Miles ~10,077 runners
When 5Ks happen in Michigan
- January
- 4 upcoming races
- February
- 4 upcoming races
- March
- 6 upcoming races
- April
- 9 upcoming races
- May
- 15 upcoming races
- June
- 17 upcoming races
- July
- 17 upcoming races
- August
- 13 upcoming races
- September
- 16 upcoming races
- October
- 22 upcoming races
- November
- 66 upcoming races
- December
- 27 upcoming races
Michigan cities with the most 5Ks
- Grand Rapids
- 21 upcoming races
- Lansing
- 14 upcoming races
- Detroit
- 10 upcoming races
- Ann Arbor
- 7 upcoming races
- Marquette
- 5 upcoming races
- Rochester
- 5 upcoming races
- Holly
- 5 upcoming races
- Adrian
- 5 upcoming races
Running in Michigan cities
Annual events awaiting their next date
These 5Ks are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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Detroit Free Press MarathonDetroit, MI Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathonHalf5K ~30,000 runners
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Oktoberfest Runs @ Stony CreekShelby Township, MI Usually held in October · next date not announced18.6 Miles5K10K ~14,870 runners
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Wicked Halloween RunsNorthville, MI Usually held in October · next date not announced15K10K5KKids Fun Run ~4,500 runners
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Fenn Valley Vine Wine'dFennville, MI Usually held in October · next date not announced5K1 Mile ~3,303 runners
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Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure - DetroitDetroit, MI Usually held in September · next date not announced5K Run/Walk1 Mile Family Fun Walk ~3,000 runners
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Be the ONE Run/WalkGrand Rapids, MI Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~2,990 runners
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Betsie Valley Trail RunThompsonville, MI Usually held in September · next date not announced5K10K1 Mile ~2,507 runners
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SHE RUNS Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MI Usually held in September · next date not announced5K10K ~2,322 runners
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Metro Way 5K & West FestWyoming, MI Usually held in July · next date not announced5K150 Yards ~2,000 runners
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Golden Harvest Run For Rec 5kauburn hills, MI Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~1,380 runners
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Grand Rapids Zombie Dash 5k at Sixth Street Bridge 6:45pm StartGrand Rapids, MI Usually held in October · next date not announced5K1 Mile ~1,050 runners
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Frightful 5K and Pumpkin 1KTroy, MI Usually held in October · next date not announced5K1K ~875 runners
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Heart Diggity Dog 5K run/walkDetroit, MI Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~600 runners
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Run Iron Mountain Half Marathon | 1OK | 5K | 1 Mile Fun RunIron Mountain, MI Usually held in September · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K1 Mile ~568 runners
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Camp Newaygo Trick-or-Trot 5k Run/WalkNewaygo, MI Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~544 runners
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Hawk Hustle 5K Run/WalkFarmington Hills, MI Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~540 runners
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Will Run for Coffee 5kOwosso, MI Usually held in October · next date not announced5K1.5 Miles ~530 runners
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Cadillac Craft Beer HustleCadillac, MI Usually held in September · next date not announced5K ~510 runners
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OktoberfestGR Bier Stein 5K and 8KGrand Rapids, MI Usually held in September · next date not announced5K8K ~500 runners
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Red Moon Trail RunMidland, MI Usually held in August · next date not announced5K25K10K ~500 runners
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The Haunt Park 5K: Run If You DareKalamazoo, MI Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~500 runners
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Mueller's Orchard Cider Run 5K Run/WalkLinden, MI Usually held in September · next date not announced5K ~210 runners
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myTEAM TRIUMPH West MI - GR Marathon -- Captain & Angel RegistrationGrand Rapids, MI Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathon5K10K ~205 runners
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myTEAM TRIUMPH West MI - Alger Heights -- Captain & Angel RegistrationGrand Rapids, MI Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~90 runners
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Timber Trails 5K Run/WalkGrand Ledge, MI Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~83 runners
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Playmakers Ghostly GallopSaint Johns, MI Usually held in October · next date not announced5K800m1 Mile ~80 runners
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Westview Orchards Haunted Wine Run 5kWashington, MI Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~67 runners
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The Ultra Bird 12hr and 6hr Trail RacesWest Olive, MI Usually held in October · next date not announced12hrs10K6hrsRuck 6HR +2 more ~42 runners
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myTEAM TRIUMPH West MI - Lori's Voice 5k -- Captain & Angel RegistrationKentwood, MI Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~36 runners
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Salmon Scramble Su-pear 5k and Fun RunBuchanan, MI Usually held in October · next date not announced5K1.75 Miles4.85 Miles ~25 runners
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Spooky Sprint- LansingLansing, MI Usually held in October · next date not announced1 Mile5K10KHalf Marathon ~15 runners
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"Bridge to Brew" Half Marathon and 5KPort Huron, MI Usually held in August · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K
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“Moie Brown Memorial" Run for the Health of ItSaint Ignace, MI Usually held in September · next date not announced10K5K
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33rd DC Mark Carpenter Falcon 5K & Freddy's Luau Island LapDearborn, MI Usually held in August · next date not announced5K1 Mile0.25 Miles
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5K On The RUNwayFlint, MI Usually held in October · next date not announced5K Competitive Walk5K Non-Competitive Walk5K RunLittle Pilots Kids Run +1 more
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9/11 Heroes Run - Ann Arbor, MichiganAnn Arbor, MI Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
5Ks in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
- 4 min read Diplo's Run Club 2026-27: Every City, Date and Course Diplo's Run Club is a 5K with a post-race concert. Every US date for 2026-27 (San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix), start times and courses.
- 9 min read What's a Good 5K Time? Average Running Speed by Age and Sex Good 5K times by age and sex, from beginner to elite, and the average running speed in mph and km/h from the mile to the marathon, from the standards our free tool uses.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
5K Races in Michigan: common questions
- How many 5Ks are there in Michigan?
- RaceRove currently lists 216 upcoming 5Ks in Michigan with a confirmed date, plus 392 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a 5K?
- A 5K is 3.1 miles (5 kilometres).
- Which Michigan cities have the most 5Ks?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Grand Rapids (21), Lansing (14), Detroit (10), Ann Arbor (7) and Marquette (5).
- When is 5K season in Michigan?
- Of the upcoming 5Ks listed, the busiest months are November (66), December (27) and October (22).
- What is the biggest 5K in Michigan?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a 5K listed in Michigan is the Detroit Free Press Marathon, with about 30,000 runners across all of its distances.
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