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Running Races in Michigan

Every upcoming running race in Michigan, all 562 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

562 upcoming races · 318 with finish-time stats

5K 47910K 113Half Marathon 77Marathon 15Ultra 4
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By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

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

Largest field9,631 finishersS3 Turkey Trot Detroitin the 5KLongest-running48th year48th Annual Roseville Big Bird Runannual tradition

Races by City in Michigan

Adrian 7Ann Arbor 18Brighton 5Caledonia 7Charlotte 5Detroit 22Dexter 6East Lansing 5Fenton 7Grand Rapids 37Harrison Township 4Holland 10Holly 6Jackson 5Kalamazoo 12Lansing 29Marquette 10Milford 12Northville 8Port Huron 4Rochester 7Royal Oak 5Shelby Township 10Traverse City 11

Soonest Races in Michigan

562 total
Sat, Jul 18, 2026Run Kalamazoo Move Through Summer Kalamazoo, MIFrom $50Details Tue, Aug 25, 2026Fall PR Training Program Marquette, MIFrom $125Details Mon, Aug 31, 2026Playmakers Kids Run Club Haslett, MIFrom $75Details Tue, Sep 1, 2026Brody Strong 8th Annual 5K Chassell, MIPricing TBARegister Tue, Sep 8, 2026MAC RED Jamboree & Championship Columbus, MI5K2 MilesFreeRegister Wed, Sep 9, 2026Run for Recovery 2025 Marquette, MI5KFrom $35Details Thu, Sep 10, 2026Running With The Devils 5k Richmond, MIFrom $35Details Thu, Sep 10, 20262026 Run for Recovery Marquette, MI5KFrom $35Register Thu, Sep 10, 2026Super Shoe Demo Grand Rapids, MI0.75 MilesFreeRegister Fri, Sep 11, 20269-11 Holt Hero Run Holt, MI5KFrom $40Details Fri, Sep 11, 2026Lake Superior Shore Run Marquette, MIHalf Marathon5K5 Miles1 MileFrom $37Details Fri, Sep 11, 2026Northern Lights 5K Fun Run Traverse City, MI5KFrom $20Details

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 10, 2026.

Common Questions About Racing in Michigan

Which Michigan cities have the most races?

Grand Rapids (37), Lansing (29), Detroit (22), Ann Arbor (18) have the most upcoming races in Michigan. If you are willing to travel an hour or two, those give you the widest choice of dates and distances.

What race distances can I run in Michigan?

Michigan has 5K (479), 10K (113), Half Marathon (77), Marathon (15), Ultra (4). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.

When is race season in Michigan?

October is the busiest month for races in Michigan, with 165 of the 562, followed by September with 164. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Michigan races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 318 races in Michigan with published results, the typical median finish is around 36:36, 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.

Are there trail races in Michigan?

Yes, 79 races around Michigan get you off the pavement: 52 are trail races, and 27 mix road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.