First Try Triathlon

Are you ready to run, walk & roll!

Help Support Linden High School Marching Band with this fantastic new event. This 5k will take you through the campus of Linden Community Schools. Start and finish on the 50 yard line of Claude Cranston Stadium. The marching band will be out on course to motivate and inspire you along your run.

There will be a 1/2 mile kids run that will start 30 minutes before the 5k start.

There will be no separate walk category, but we encourage walkers to participate.

Always wanted to be a rockstar? Dress and run like one! Maybe win a special prize as a Solo Artist.

Have a band? Compete in our timed band competition. No musical talent required. Sign up your band and receive discounted registration (Min of 4, Max of 6). Band with the fastest 4 members to cross the line will win a special prize for the band. Maybe even win a Grammy!

Note for the create your own Band signup: A "band leader' will sign up, create the band name, set a band password and need to register. Each additional member will then sign up and join the band. First member pays $30. Second member pays $28. Third member pays $26. Fourth member pays $24. Fifth member pays $22 and Sixth member pays $20.

Sunday, June 7th, 2026

11:00am 5k Run

11:05am 5k Walk

12:15pm Tiny Tiny Conductors 1/4 and 1/2 Mile

Back by popular demand, the Crim, RailYard Fenton, and Long Drink are teaming up again for the RailRun Family 5K and Patio Party. This year, we are bringing “THE WORKS” package and making the RailRun a bonafide race with timing, medals, and top-notch giveaways.

We hope you will join us on June 7th for a fast, fun 5K through the heart of downtown Dibbleville (Fenton!). The race, which starts and finishes at the RailYard Fenton, will take participants through neighborhoods and the downtown business district before ending at the RailYard’s outdoor patio space. There will also be ½ mile and ¼ mile races for the kids - the Tiny Train Conductor’s Race!

All participants receive a technical fabric race shirt, bib and timing tag, custom RailYard medal, and a massive post-race party. Amenities include Absopure water, Long Drink samples, yard games, music, and food and beverages for purchase at the many RailYard food cars.

Age group awards will be provided to men and women in both the run and competitive walk in the general and masters categories (5-year increments).

Packet Pick-Up

• Early Packet Pick-Up Friday, June 5th, 2:00-6:00pm at the RailYard Fenton

• Day Of Packet Pick Up Sunday June 7th, 8:30-10:45am at the RailYard Fenton

Please see pricing and schedule of event information below

Thank you to our host:

Thank you to our sponsors:

The Wings of Mercy Runway 5K Run / Competitive Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run / Walk will be a twilight race along the Runway and Taxiways of the Linden Price's Airport. This unique 5k race benefits Wings of Mercy East Michigan, Inc.

Wings of Mercy East Michigan, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that coordinates free flights to distant medical centers for individuals with limited financial resources. Using general aviation aircraft and volunteer pilots, they serve recipients on flights within approximately 600 miles of Eastern Michigan.

New this year!

• Upgraded, glow in the dark medal and new T-shirt design (see below)!

• Don't want a shirt - there's now an Economy registration option!

FENTON FESTIVAL OF FITNESS 🏃‍♀️🏋️‍♂️

Join us for the inaugural Fenton Festival of Fitness at Ivan Williams Stadium (Fenton High School Football Field) — a high-energy celebration of fitness for athletes of all backgrounds.

Experience the thrill of a competitive 1-Mile race finishing under the Friday Night Lights, cheered on by fans in the stands. Feel the electricity as multiple heats of 12 Teams of 4 (48 hybrid athletes) battle head-to-head on the field in a lights-on, crowd-fueled fitness showdown.

The weekend wraps up with a 5K Run/Walk on Saturday morning, finishing on the track for a truly unique race-day experience.

❤️ Racing for a Cause

Proceeds from this event will benefit Fenton’s First Responders, including the Fenton Police Officers Association (FPOA), which supports the community through impactful programs such as Toys for Tots.

📅 EVENT DATES

Friday, June 26, 2026

• Impactt Fit Fest Showdown (Hybrid Fitness Competition)

• 1-Mile Run (Friday Night Lights)

Saturday, June 27, 2026

• 5K Run/Walk & Double Challenge

📍 RACE LOCATION

Ivan Williams Stadium

(Fenton High School Football Field)

🅿️ Parking available at the football field off Donaldson Dr.

REGISTRATION INCLUDES

⏱️ Chip-timed races with live results

👕 Custom Dri-Fit Event Shirt

🏅 Custom Finisher Medal

🏆 Overall & Age Group awards

📸 FREE professional Race Photos

🍎 Post-Race Refreshments

EVENT CATEGORIES 🏃‍♀️🏋️‍♂️

💥 Impactt Fit Fest Showdown (Hybrid Team Fitness Competition)

A high-energy 15-minute AMRAP-style team workout performed UNDER THE FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS at Ivan Williams Stadium.

• Workout designed and led by IMPACTT FITNESS

• 4-person teams

• Divisions: Co-Ed (2Male/2Female), Male, Female

🌟 1-Mile Run 🏃‍♂️💨 (Friday Night)

Fast, flat, and electric — finish on the Fenton Football Field track under the lights with fans in the stands.

🏃 5K Run/Walk 💨 (Saturday Morning)

Out-and-back course with a 2.5K split time, finishing on the football field track.

🔥 Double Challenge (1-Mile + 5K)

Run the 1-Mile Friday night and the 5K Saturday morning.

-💰 Save by registering for both events!

-🏆 Special awards for Top Male and Top Female finishers.

📦 PACKET PICK-UP

📍 Fenton Football Field

Friday, June 26, 2026

🕕 Begins at 6:00 PM

Saturday, June 27, 2026

🕡 6:15 AM – 7:45 AM

⏱️ RACE START TIMES

🏃‍♂️ 1-Mile Run — 7:45 PM (Friday)

🏋️‍♂️ Hybrid Fitness Competition — 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM (Friday)

🏃 5K Run/Walk — 8:00 AM (Saturday)

The Fenton Firecracker is an annual tradition just prior to the Fenton 4TH of July Parade. Come join us for fun and fitness, then stay for the parade!

The 13th annual Fenton Firecracker 5K and 2.5K is back! This is a great race for athletes and weekend warriors alike on July 4th.

The race begins at 9:45 am so be sure to be in place with your bib on by 9:30 am. Race starts at the Ellen Street Campus (World of Wonder) which is also the finish line!

Packet pick up will be at Freedom Center Church, 2473 W. Shiawassee Ave, Fenton, July 2nd 9 am-12 pm or July 2nd 6pm-8pm. If you are unable to make it on that day, packets can also be picked up at 7am on the day of the race.

T-shirts and finisher medals are provided for every participant.

Check us out at Freedom Center

Contact us for additional information marissawiegand@freedomcenter.church