Race calendar · July 2027 · Michigan

July 2027 5K Races in Michigan

Every 5K in Michigan in July 2027, all 18 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

18 5K races in July 2027

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What the field actually runs

July 5K Races, By the Numbers

35:50Median finish time
18:46Median winning time
195Median field size
13July 5K races with published results

How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 22, 2026.

When in July

The July Race Weekends

5K races do not spread evenly across July. The busiest weekend is July 24 and July 25, with 5 of them. Another 1 fall on a weekday.

  1. Jul 3 – Jul 44
  2. Jul 10 – Jul 114
  3. Jul 17 – Jul 181
  4. Jul 24 – Jul 255
  5. Jul 31 – Aug 13

By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The July 5K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field651 finishersBeulah Firecracker 5Kin the 5K

July 5K Races by City

Ann Arbor 2Marquette 2Adrian 1Benton Harbor 1Beulah 1Caledonia 1Charlotte 1Detroit 1Grand Rapids 1Grayling 1Holly 1Lansing 1Manistee 1Parchment 1Richland 1Watervliet 1
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Soonest 5K Races in July

18 total
Fri, Jul 2, 2027Kathy's Run for Cancer Richland, MI5K10K1KRegistration opens Feb 9, 2027From $35Details Sat, Jul 3, 2027Yankee Doodle DASH 5K Run/Walk Marquette, MI5K5KFrom $20Details Sat, Jul 3, 2027Gene Bednarowski Memorial and Cherry Run Watervliet, MI5K10K1 MileRegistration opens Mar 1, 2027From $15Details Sun, Jul 4, 2027Ann Arbor Firecracker 5K: Run, Walk, or Ruck Ann Arbor, MI5K1 Mile200mFrom $40Details Sun, Jul 4, 2027Beulah Firecracker 5K Beulah, MI5KRegistration opens Jan 1, 2027From $25Details Sat, Jul 10, 2027Kindleberger 5k Run/Walk Parchment, MI5KFrom $25Details Sat, Jul 10, 2027Robinette's Wine Run 5k Grand Rapids, MI5KFrom $15Details Sat, Jul 10, 2027Run With Cameron Detroit, MI5KRegistration closedFrom $30Details Sun, Jul 11, 202712 Corners Wine Run 5k Benton Harbor, MI5KFrom $25Details Sun, Jul 18, 2027Stairway 5k by Ode to Laz Holly, MI5KFrom $35Details Sat, Jul 24, 2027AuSable River Festival G.R.A. 10K & 5K Grayling, MI10K5KRegistration opens Nov 11From $25Details Sat, Jul 24, 2027Queen City Half Marathon Marquette, MIHalf Marathon5K5KFrom $5Details

Common Questions About Running a July 5K in Michigan

When in July are most 5K races held?

The busiest weekend in Michigan is July 24 and July 25, with 5 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, July 24 with 4. Another 1 fall on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for one.

When should I sign up for a July 5K?

As early as you can. 10 of these July 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 9 are open for entry right now. Another 9 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.

How much does a July 5K cost to enter?

The typical entry is $25, with paid entries running from $5 up to $45. Entry fees climb as race day gets closer, so the same race is usually cheapest the week it opens.

What is a good 5K time?

Across the 13 of these July 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 35:50, and the median winning time was 18:46. So anything under 35:50 puts you in the faster half of a typical field. That is the middle of these RunSignup fields, walkers and charity entrants included, not a national average.

How big is a typical July 5K field?

The median one finished 195 runners, across the 13 of these July 5K races with published results from past editions. Most are far smaller than the big-city events people picture, which means less crowding at the start and a friendlier field, with a last recorded finisher at 1:09:16.

Are there trail 5K races in Michigan in July?

Yes, 2 races around Michigan get you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race, and 1 mixes road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.

5K Races in Other Months

June and August sit either side of July, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.

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