Michigan · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
Volkslaufe - The People's Race
Volkslaufe - The People's Race is a half marathon, 10K, 5K and 2K Fun Run event held in Frankenmuth, Michigan. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, July 4, 2027. About 2,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- July 4, 2027
- Location
- Frankenmuth, MI
- Field size
- ~2,500 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, July 4, 2027
- Location
- Frankenmuth, Michigan
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 2K Fun Run
- Field size
- About 2,500 runners
- Course
- Flat to gently rolling
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- frankenmuth.org
Registration, course & weather
- Start time
- 7:15 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the Volkslaufe - The People's Race
A beloved Fourth of July tradition in Bavarian-themed Frankenmuth since the 1970s, the Volkslaufe draws around 2,500 runners to its half marathon, 10K and 5K through the festive town.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of Michigan's longest-running July 4th races (51st annual in 2026); hosted by the Frankenmuth Jaycees
- Notes
- [next_date estimated from projected_date]
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Volkslaufe - The People's Race: common questions
- When is the Volkslaufe - The People's Race?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, July 4, 2027.
- Where is the Volkslaufe - The People's Race held?
- In Frankenmuth, Michigan.
- What distances does the Volkslaufe - The People's Race offer?
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and 2K Fun Run.
- How many people run the Volkslaufe - The People's Race?
- About 2,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Volkslaufe - The People's Race?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What time does the Volkslaufe - The People's Race start?
- 7:15 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Volkslaufe - The People's Race?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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