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Dandelion Dash Trail 5K, 1 Mile, and Short Family Fun Run

Date:
Sat, May 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Location:
801 Northmen Dr.
Petoskey, Michigan
49770-8973
United States
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1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run Trail Virtual Walk

Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026

5K Trail Run or Walk

  • Start Time: 9:00 am

  • Professionally timed

  • Swag bag with race T-shirt*, vinyl sticker, and native seed packet

  • Custom wooden medals for top finishers and age group winners

  • EARLY BIRD RATES END MARCH 16

1 Mile Trail Run or Walk

  • Start Time: 10:00 am

  • Running clock (not professionally timed)

  • Swag bag with race T-shirt*, vinyl sticker, and native seed packet

  • EARLY BIRD RATES END MARCH 16

Family Fun Run

  • Start Time: 10:20 am

  • Less than 1/4 mile

  • Geared towards families with young children

  • Finisher ribbon for the kids

  • Swag bag with sticker, temporary tattoo, and native seed packet

  • All participants (including parents) must register. Participants 2 and under are free through May 13.

  • Complimentary registration for those participating in the 5K or 1 Mile

5K Virtual Run

  • Not located near Petoskey? Participate from afar!

  • Swag bag with race T-shirt*, vinyl sticker, and native seed packet. Shipping charges apply.

*Must be registered by May 6 for Race T-shirts

Check-in: You must check in prior to the event. Packet pickup is Friday, May 15 from 3:30-5:00pm at Petoskey Children's Nature Preschool (1804 E Mitchell, Petoskey, MI 49770), or at the event beginning at 8:00am.

Parking: Petoskey Middle School parking lot

The Fine Print: Children under age 12 must be supervised. Trail-appropriate strollers are allowed for the Family Fun Run only. While we love pets, please leave your dog at home.

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