When are most 5K races held in Lansing?
November is the busiest month for 5K races in Lansing, with 5 of the 23, followed by October with 4. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Michigan · 5K
2026-2027 5K Races in Lansing, Michigan
Every upcoming 5K around Lansing, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.
23 upcoming 5K races found · 18 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Lansing races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sat, Oct 24, 2026Capital City Dia de Los Muertos 5k Run/Walk/Roll Lansing, MIFrom $40Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Lansing, MI (43) Lansing, MIFrom $30Register Sun, Oct 25, 2026Spooky Sprint- Lansing Lansing, MIFrom $43Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Race to Restore Lansing, MIFrom $30Details Sun, Nov 1, 2026Woldumar Trail Run Lansing, MIFrom $40Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Silver Bells 5K Lansing, MIFrom $44Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Lansing Turkey Trot Lansing, MIFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 28, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Lansing, MI (48) Lansing, MIFrom $30Register Sun, Nov 29, 2026Turkey Trails - Lansing Lansing, MIFrom $39Details Sun, Dec 13, 2026Candy Cane Course - Lansing Lansing, MIFrom $35Details Thu, Dec 24, 2026Playmakers Holiday Classic Lansing, MIFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 26, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M Lansing, MIFrom $30Register Sun, Jan 10, 2027Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Lansing Lansing, MIFrom $35Details Sun, Mar 7, 2027Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Lansing Lansing, MIFrom $31Details Sat, Mar 13, 2027Pi Day 5k: a 3.14 Miler Lansing, MIFrom $15Details Sat, Apr 10, 2027Color Pop 5k Fun Run Lansing, MIRegistration opens Nov 1From $30Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Lansing Lansing, MIFrom $31Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027Run for the Trees: Happy Little (Virtual) 5K Lansing, MIFrom $36Details Sat, May 22, 2027Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Lansing Lansing, MIFrom $31Details Sun, Jun 13, 2027Treat Trot Lansing Lansing, MIFrom $31Details Sun, Jul 25, 2027Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Lansing Lansing, MIFrom $31Details Sun, Aug 22, 2027Summer Sizzler - Lansing Lansing, MIFrom $31Details Sun, Sep 5, 2027Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5K/10K - Lansing Lansing, MIFrom $31Details
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 Oct 16, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a 5K in Lansing
Are Lansing 5K races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 18 5K races in Lansing with published results, the typical median finish is around 36:34, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
Where can I train for a 5K in Lansing?
Browse Lansing run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.
Are there trail 5K races near Lansing?
Yes, one race around Lansing gets you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race.