Sat, Aug 7, 2027

Green Lake 5K run and walk

Caledonia, MI

Registration openAnnual since at least 2022

1K5K

Entry is $25 now and rises to $30 after Jul 21, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Green Lake 5K run and walk

Green Lake gives this race its name and, most likely, its scenery. The course runs near the water, and the setting feels more like a neighborhood summer tradition than a racing circuit. There is also a kids' fun run on the same morning, so families tend to show up together.

Packet pickup is the evening before at the Leighton Township Fire Department, which is a practical spot. Race-morning pickup opens early as well, though the organizers are upfront that registering ahead of time makes the morning smoother for everyone.

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Green Lake 5K run and walk 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K Results · 2026

173finishers

16:07winner

28:48median

53:47cutoff

Top 3: Lucas Van Meter (16:07) · Kurt Ashack (17:06) · Isaiah Lindstrom (17:20)

The Green Lake 5K run and walk has been held every year since at least 2022. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

Enter a finish time to see where it lands against the most recent 3.1 Miles results.

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 Oct 25, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

1K8/7/2027 08:00$10

5K8/7/2027 08:30$25

Going for a Time?

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Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.

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Common Questions About the Green Lake 5K run and walk

Will I finish last at the Green Lake 5K run and walk?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 28:48, and the last recorded finisher came in around 53:47, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Green Lake 5K run and walk a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (173 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. 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 Green Lake 5K run and walk?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 16:07 while the median finisher took 28:48. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.