Sat, Aug 1, 2026

Green Lake 5K run and walk

Caledonia, MI

Registration openAnnual since at least 2022

1 Mile5K

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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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

258finishers

15:55winner

30:31median

1:01:46cutoff

Top 3: Clay Batio (15:55) · Lucas Van Meter (15:57) · Bentley Nichols (17:37)

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.

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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

1 Mile8/1/2026 08:00$10

3.1 Miles8/1/2026 08:30$30

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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 30:31, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:01:46, 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?

A field of 258 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 Green Lake 5K run and walk?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 15:55 while the median finisher took 30:31. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.