Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Traverse City, MI

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• Jul

  09

  Thu
  Cherry Kid's Fun Run

  301 7th Street, Traverse City, Michigan, 49684, United States
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  Distance: 2.1 km from Traverse City

  Thu, Jul 09, 2026 at 6:00 PM

  The Cherry Kids Fun Run will be an "out-n-back" style race starting and ending at Central Grade School on 7th Street. Preregistration is highly suggested. Check-in and registration opens at 5pm and the race takes off at 6pm.

  6:00pm Kids Fun Run Takes Off

  6:30pm Parade Kicks off

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• Jul

  11

  Sat
  Meijer Festival of Races presented by Cherry Bay Orchards

  401 S Union St, Traverse City, Michigan, 49684, United States
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  Distance: 2.2 km from Traverse City

  Sat, Jul 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM

  Celebrate 53 years of the Meijer Festival of Race presented by Cherry Bay Orchards by signing up for the Priority Health 5k, the Michigan Planners 10k, the Michigan Planners McKinley Challenge 15k or the Michigan Planners Half Marathon today! This race series celebrates the beauty and agriculture in the Traverse City Area provides unique race experience such as finishing on a parade route or running through an orchard (Half Marathon only).

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• Jul

  25

  Sat
  Great Lakes Cancer Foundation 5K

  1600 Eastern Ave, Traverse City, Michigan, 49686, United States
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  Distance: 5.2 km from Traverse City

  Sat, Jul 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM

  Join us July 25, 2026 in Traverse City, MI for the Great Lakes Cancer Foundation 5k and kids 1 mile fun run to help raise awareness, funds, and hope for any and all that have been affected by Cancer. At the Great Lakes Cancer Foundation, our mission is to remove financial barriers for at-risk individuals seeking essential cancer screenings and diagnostic services. We believe everyone deserves access to early detection, and we’re here to make it possible.

  The festivities will start at 8am with our kids untimed 1 mile race! This race will take place from Eastern elementary down Eastern Ave as a safe out and back on the sidewalk. The out and back style course will allow the kiddos to high five and smile at one another while they cheer and run their way back to the finish at Eastern Elementary.

  The 5k will start and end at Eastern Elementary School at 8:30am. The flat fast course will take you past an aid station around mile one, running past the shore of the beautiful East Bay, and looping back to the Elementary School where you will be cheered across the finish line by all our supporting partners and volunteers! Come join the fun!

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• Sep

  04

  Fri
  Loop The Lake

  Munson Avenue, Traverse City, Michigan, 49686, United States
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  Distance: 4.7 km from Traverse City

  Fri, Sep 04, 2026 at 6:15 PM

  About the Event:

  Come celebrate the Boardman Lake Loop Trail! The Traverse City Track Club presents Loop The Lake, a 4-mile, 8-mile, and 2-person relay trail race around Boardman Lake, just south of downtown Traverse City. The race will follow the Boardman Lake Loop Trail, which includes mostly pavement, as well as some gravel, bridges, and boardwalks.

  The 4 mile event is open to runners and walkers. The 8 mile event is recommended for runners only.

  Course closes at 8pm sharp!

  Distance:

  4 miles Exactly! This race has been certified by the USATF.

  The individual 8 mile and relay (2 people run 4 miles each - 1 at a time) will be slightly over 8 miles.

  Giveaway:

  Everyone receives a Loop The Lake Racetracker Technical Run-Dri Running Cap along with some snacks and beverages.

  Awards:

  The top 3 overall and top 3 masters (40+) for male and female in the 4-mile and 8-mile event will receive a custom plate hand-crafted at ClaySpacetc just down the road!

  Age group top 3 (5-year age groups to 80 and up) for the 4-mile and 8-mile event will receive a custom clay Loop The Lake 2025 medal.

  Relay awards for top male team, female team, coed team, masters* male team, masters* female team, and masters* coed team.

  *Masters teams are a combined age of 100+

  About the Course:

  The race will follow the Boardman Lake Loop Trail, starting and finishing in Hull Park on the north side of the lake. The east side is a heavily wooded segment featuring gentle curves and a mix of pavement, boardwalk, and some gravel surface. The southern end features two bridges over the Boardman/Ottway River and an extended boardwalk over the Boardman Lake Cove (pictured above). The west side is pavement, and the northern end features one bridge over the Boardman River.

  Check out the map here! We will be running in a clockwise direction.

  The course will be open to the general public; however, the upcoming race will be heavily announced and signage provided for the public's awareness.

  Start Details:

  The race will include a wave start at Hull Park. Runners will be asked to line up according to their estimated finish time.

  Wave Starts:

  We want to ensure a safe and great experience for all participants. We will utilize a wave start on an honor basis (participants will line up according to their expected finish time) to distribute runners and walkers on the trail. Volunteers will be on hand to help determine waves.

  Parking:

  Loop the Lake is an Urban Trail race. While there will not be parking available within Hull Park, there are many parking options nearby within walking distance, including multiple parking decks. Please do not park at any apartment complexes or within the Brick Wheels parking lot.

  Packet Pickup/Late Registration - Hull Park:

  Packet Pickup begins at 4pm on Friday, September 4th right at Hull Park! Online registration will be open up until 5:45pm on race day. QR codes will be available to signup online at the event. No cash or paper registration available.

  Background:

  "This beautiful and highly anticipated Loop is the product of meaningful, high-impact collaboration, years of support, gumption, and hard work from many facets of the community. Thanks to the passion and persistence of countless individuals and trail project partners, the Loop is now a reality and serves as the crown jewel and centerpiece of the TART Trails network. We are thrilled to share this monumental moment with the community" (TART Trails website).

  The Boardman Lake Trail is owned by the City of Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, and Garfield Township. TART Trails works with the City, County, and Township to support the development and maintenance of the trail.

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• Sep

  19

  Sat
  Peace Ranch Wilderness 5K/10K Run

  2570 Hoosier Valley Rd, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, 49685, United States
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  Distance: 8.4 km from Traverse City

  Sat, Sep 19, 2026 at 8:30 AM

  Come join the horses at our annual Peace Ranch Wilderness 5K/10 run/walk on Sept.21, 2024. The 5K is like none other as it winds through hard packed sand roads through the beautiful Pere Marquette Forest. Our 10K has become a favorite of trail runners statewide and is known for its challenging topography and peaceful surroundings. Both runs supported by the Traverse City Track Club. Our family friendly space is perfect for hanging out during and after the race. Medal ceremony following the race.

  The Peace Ranch Wilderness 5K/10 run/walk is DOG FRIENDLY ! Just a couple requests: Please keep dog in car with you until just prior to race start time and then on a leash while with you.

  All registered participants will receive a t-shirt, timed results, swag bag of goodies and refreshments after the race. Plaques will be awarded to the top 3 male and female runners. their names will also be added to the Annual Race Plaque at Peace ranch. All registered participants will receive the Peace Race Lucky Horseshoe Medal. Tours will be available afterward. All proceeds benefit New Veterans Retreat Services and Mustang Rehab Program.

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