Sat, Aug 1, 2026

Clark Lake Run

Clark Lake, MI

Registration openAnnual since at least 2015

7.46 Miles5K1200m

About the Clark Lake Run

The course circles Clark Lake on road, following the shoreline the whole way. The terrain rolls gently throughout, and the lake stays visible for much of the route. Several distance options are available, from a short kids' run up to the longer road race, which carries cash prizes and draws the more competitive end of the field.

Packet pickup runs the evening before at the Beach Bar on Ocean Beach Road, with race-morning registration also available. The post-race gathering happens on the Beach Bar's lakeside patio, right on the water. Proceeds support a local memorial trail.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

305finishers

16:03winner

28:36median

1:33:54cutoff

Top 3: Jacob Szalay (16:03) · Jake Cole (16:34) · Logan Cristian (16:51)

7.456 Miles · 2025 results

170finishers

37:38winner

1:05:29median

1:38:25cutoff

Top 3: Mitchell Klingler (37:38) · Eric Westog (37:55) · Kobe Blanco (39:25)

1200m · 2025 results

121finishers

2:47winner

4:51median

10:52cutoff

Top 3: J. Fish (2:47) · E. Warfield (2:56) · E. Lagow (3:04)

The Clark Lake Run has been held every year since at least 2015. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

7.46 Miles8/1/2026 08:30$35

3.1 Miles8/1/2026 08:35$35

3.1 Miles8/1/2026 08:36$35

1200m8/1/2026 09:45$10

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Common Questions About the Clark Lake Run

Will I finish last at the Clark Lake Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 28:36, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:33:54, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Clark Lake Run a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 305 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Clark Lake Run?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 16:03 while the median finisher took 28:36. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.