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Running Races in Michigan
Michigan currently has 353 upcoming races with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Grand Rapids, Lansing, Detroit and Milford have the largest concentration of events.
By distance, that includes 306 5Ks, 71 10Ks, 19 half marathons and 7 marathons. Many events offer more than one distance, so a race can appear in more than one of those counts.
October (142), November (72) and September (49) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 362 annual races are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 353
- Active listings
- 715
- Cities with races
- 281
Browse Michigan races by distance
Upcoming races in Michigan
The next 60 of 353 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Midwest EverestBelmont, MI100 MilerSummer Everest Challenge50 MilerSunset 10K/Sunrise 20K Combo +2 more
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Run Iron Mountain Half Marathon | 1OK | 5K | 1 Mile Fun RunIron Mountain, MIHalf Marathon5K10K1 Miles
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5K On The RUNwayFlint, MI5K Competitive Walk5K Non-Competitive Walk5K RunLittle Pilots Kids Run +1 more
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest races in Michigan
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Mackinac Bridge WalkMackinaw City, MI Usually held in September · date not confirmed~5 Mile (Mackinac Bridge crossing) ~40,000 runners
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Detroit Free Press MarathonDetroit, MI Usually held in October · date not confirmedMarathonHalf5K ~30,000 runners
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Amway River Bank RunGrand Rapids, MI Usually held in May · date not confirmed25K10K5K Run5K Community Walk +2 more ~22,000 runners
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Strategic Staffing Solutions Turkey TrotDetroit, MI Usually held in November · date not confirmed10K5K (Stuffing Strut)1 Mile (Mashed Potato Mile) ~20,000 runners
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Crim Festival of RacesFlint, MI Usually held in August · next date not announced10KHalf Marathon ~11,000 runners
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Allstate Hot Chocolate Run DetroitDetroit, MI Usually held in November · date not confirmed15K10K5K ~10,000 runners
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Bayshore MarathonTraverse City, MI Usually held in May · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon10KKids Fun Run ~7,500 runners
When races happen in Michigan
- January
- 3 upcoming races
- February
- 6 upcoming races
- March
- 7 upcoming races
- April
- 7 upcoming races
- May
- 17 upcoming races
- June
- 14 upcoming races
- July
- 7 upcoming races
- September
- 49 upcoming races
- October
- 142 upcoming races
- November
- 72 upcoming races
- December
- 29 upcoming races
Michigan cities with the most races
- Grand Rapids
- 27 upcoming races
- Lansing
- 18 upcoming races
- Detroit
- 12 upcoming races
- Milford
- 10 upcoming races
- Holland
- 8 upcoming races
- Shelby Township
- 8 upcoming races
- Kalamazoo
- 7 upcoming races
- Holly
- 7 upcoming races
Annual events awaiting their next date
These races are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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Mackinac Bridge WalkMackinaw City, MI Usually held in September · date not confirmed~5 Mile (Mackinac Bridge crossing) ~40,000 runners
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Detroit Free Press MarathonDetroit, MI Usually held in October · date not confirmedMarathonHalf5K ~30,000 runners
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Amway River Bank RunGrand Rapids, MI Usually held in May · date not confirmed25K10K5K Run5K Community Walk +2 more ~22,000 runners
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Strategic Staffing Solutions Turkey TrotDetroit, MI Usually held in November · date not confirmed10K5K (Stuffing Strut)1 Mile (Mashed Potato Mile) ~20,000 runners
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Crim Festival of RacesFlint, MI Usually held in August · next date not announced10KHalf Marathon ~11,000 runners
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Allstate Hot Chocolate Run DetroitDetroit, MI Usually held in November · date not confirmed15K10K5K ~10,000 runners
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Bayshore MarathonTraverse City, MI Usually held in May · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon10KKids Fun Run ~7,500 runners
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GRPS Turkey TrotGrand Rapids, MI Usually held in November · date not confirmed5KMini Trot (0.4 mile) ~6,500 runners
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McLaren Brooksie Way Half MarathonRochester, MI Usually held in September · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5KKids Race ~6,200 runners
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Dexter-Ann Arbor RunAnn Arbor, MI Usually held in May · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K ~5,400 runners
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Run Wild for the Detroit ZooRoyal Oak, MI Usually held in September · date not confirmed5K1 Mile Fun Walk ~5,000 runners
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Wicked Halloween RunsNorthville, MI Usually held in October · date not confirmed15K10K5KKids Fun Run ~4,500 runners
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Corktown RacesDetroit, MI Usually held in March · date not confirmed5KEmerald MileKids Quarter Mile ~4,000 runners
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Brian Diemer Family of RacesGrand Rapids, MI Usually held in June · date not confirmed5K5K HandcycleKids SteeplechaseSpecial Olympics Sprint ~3,000 runners
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Charlevoix MarathonCharlevoix, MI Usually held in June · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K ~3,000 runners
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Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure - DetroitDetroit, MI Usually held in September · next date not announced5K Run/Walk1 Mile Family Fun Walk ~3,000 runners
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Tough Mudder MichiganOxford, MI Usually held in June · date not confirmed15K5KInfinity (multi-lap)Mini Mudder (kids) ~3,000 runners
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Trinity Health Probility Ann Arbor MarathonAnn Arbor, MI Usually held in October · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K +2 more ~3,000 runners
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Troy Turkey TrotTroy, MI Usually held in November · date not confirmed10K5K1 Mile Turkey WalkGrade School Mile ~3,000 runners
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Zeigler Kalamazoo MarathonKalamazoo, MI Usually held in April · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K +1 more ~3,000 runners
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Capital City River RunLansing, MI Usually held in September · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5KKids Mile & Sprint ~2,500 runners
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Holiday HustleDexter, MI Usually held in December · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5K1 Mile ~2,500 runners
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Martian Invasion of RacesDearborn, MI Usually held in April · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K +1 more ~2,500 runners
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Volkslaufe - The People's RaceFrankenmuth, MI Usually held in July · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K2K Fun Run ~2,500 runners
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She Runs Grand Rapids (formerly Gazelle Girl)Grand Rapids, MI Usually held in April · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K ~2,200 runners
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Grand Rapids MarathonGrand Rapids, MI Usually held in May · date not confirmedMarathonHalf ~2,000 runners
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Marquette MarathonMarquette, MI Usually held in August · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon5K ~1,500 runners
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Millennium Meadows MarathonGrand Rapids, MI Usually held in August · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K ~600 runners
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Fallsburg MarathonLowell, MI Usually held in August · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon5K ~400 runners
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Frozen Foot RaceTraverse City, MI Usually held in January · date not confirmed5 Miles ~400 runners
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Riley Trails MarathonHolland, MI Usually held in August · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon10K ~400 runners
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Bay City TriathlonBay City, MI Usually held in September · date not confirmedSprint Triathlon ~300 runners
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Port Huron to Mackinac WalkPort Huron, MI Usually held in July · date not confirmedUltra Marathon Walk ~200 runners
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"Bridge to Brew" Half Marathon and 5KPort Huron, MI Usually held in August · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K
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33rd DC Mark Carpenter Falcon 5K & Freddy's Luau Island LapDearborn, MI Usually held in August · next date not announced5K1 Miles0.25 Miles
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7-Lakes Trail Run (3.5Mile & 7Mile)Holly, MI Usually held in August · next date not announced3.5 Miles7 Miles
Races in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 8 min read How to Choose the Best Half Marathon for a PR, Racecation or 50-State Challenge The best half marathon depends on what you want from it. How to choose a course for a personal record, a race worth travelling for, or an efficient stop on a 50-state challenge.
- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
- 9 min read How to Run a Race in All 50 States How to plan a 50-state running challenge: set your own rules, group states into trips, build a calendar around the seasons, budget for it and keep track of every finish.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
Running Races in Michigan: common questions
- How many races are there in Michigan?
- RaceRove currently lists 353 upcoming races in Michigan with a confirmed date, plus 362 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Which Michigan cities have the most races?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Grand Rapids (27), Lansing (18), Detroit (12), Milford (10) and Holland (8).
- When is race season in Michigan?
- Of the upcoming races listed, the busiest months are October (142), November (72) and September (49).
- What is the biggest race in Michigan?
- By estimated field size, the largest race listed in Michigan is the Mackinac Bridge Walk, with about 40,000 runners across all of its distances.
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