Michigan · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
Volkslaufe - The People's Race
Volkslaufe - The People's Race is a half marathon, 10K, 5K and 2K Fun Run event held in Frankenmuth, Michigan. It is usually held in July; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 2,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- July
- Location
- Frankenmuth, MI
- Field size
- ~2,500 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- July (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Frankenmuth, Michigan
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 2K Fun Run
- Field size
- About 2,500 runners
- Course
- Flat to gently rolling
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- frankenmuth.org
About the Volkslaufe - The People's Race
A beloved Fourth of July tradition in Bavarian-themed Frankenmuth since the 1970s, the Volkslaufe draws around 2,500 runners to its half marathon, 10K and 5K through the festive town.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of Michigan's longest-running July 4th races (51st annual in 2026); hosted by the Frankenmuth Jaycees
More half marathons in Michigan
Coming up next, by confirmed date.
-
Run Iron Mountain Half Marathon | 1OK | 5K | 1 Mile Fun RunIron Mountain, MIHalf Marathon5K10K1 Miles
More upcoming races in Michigan
Keep exploring
- All races in Michigan
- 5Ks in Michigan306 upcoming races
- 10Ks in Michigan71 upcoming races
- Half Marathons in Michigan19 upcoming races
- Marathons in Michigan7 upcoming races
- 5Ks in the United States7,906 upcoming races
- 10Ks in the United States2,717 upcoming races
- Half Marathons in the United States1,289 upcoming races
- Half Marathons in Ohio24 upcoming races
- Half Marathons in Wisconsin17 upcoming races
- Half Marathons in Indiana12 upcoming races
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.
Volkslaufe - The People's Race: common questions
- When is the Volkslaufe - The People's Race?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in July. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Volkslaufe - The People's Race held?
- In Frankenmuth, Michigan.
- What distances does the Volkslaufe - The People's Race offer?
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and 2K Fun Run.
- How many people run the Volkslaufe - The People's Race?
- About 2,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Volkslaufe - The People's Race?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
Plan this race in RaceRove
Save it to your plan, compare it with other races, check typical race-day weather and track your 50-state progress in the interactive app.