5 running events in Eaton County, Michigan
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Eaton County
5 events in Eaton County-
Sat, Apr 25, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
Join us for our 1st Annual Greyhound Family Fun Run! Walk or run with us on our family friendly 5K route! Get ready to see blasts of color as participates complete different parts of the course. All proceeds go to the elementary PTO. The Greyhound Elementary PTO uses fundraising and donations to provide a variety of teacher appreciation events and family activities!
We can’t wait to see you there!
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Sat, May 16, 2026 at 11:00 AMSee full details
Join us for the 4th annual Soles4Vets Memorial 5k run/walk/roll. The race will be held on Saturday, May 16th, 2026 at Granger Meadows park in Lansing. All abilities are welcome to participate as we raise funds for our Soles4Vets Program for Veterans who are homeless or in need throughout the Great Lakes States. The race is to Honor those who have served our Country and are no longer with us.
Pricing - $35 until May 1st (t-shirt & Medal guaranteed), $45 from May 2nd to May 16th (t-shirts not guaranteed).
T-Shirt - All participants will receive a t-shirt, guaranteed with registrations by May 1st. After that t-shirts available as supplies last.
Awards - Plaques to Overall winner male and female. Winner Boy (8-12), Winner Girl (8-12) Winner Teen Male (13-18), Winner Teen Female (13-18), Senior Male (50-59) Senior Female (50-59), Senior Male (60-69), Senior Female (60-69), Senior Male (70 & Up), Senior Female & Up)
Finisher medal - All participants will receive a finishers medal (image below)
Course - The race is a 5k run/walk (3.1 miles) on a 100% paved path at Granger Meadows park. The course is an out and back. Map listed above in the menu.
Early Packet Pick Up - Friday, May 15th at the Footprints of Michigan office 3010 W. Saint Joseph St. Lansing, MI 48917 from 3pm to 6:30PM .
Race Day Packet Pickup will be held at the race location starting at 9:00 am.
The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results will be live and posted on this website.
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Sat, Jun 06, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
This is the 2026 Another Clucking 5K where the race is held during the annual Potterville Gizzard Fest! The theme this year is “beach”! Picture it, it’s Gizzard Fest, warm, fun activities, and you’re dressed to hit the beach. This may include floaties, goggles, sun screen, whatever is needed to finish this 5K. Life couldn’t be better!
This race will bring great energy, excitement, competition! Participants will receive awesome new race gear, medals, trophies, gift bags, and more that you won’t want to miss!
After the race, stick around for the pancake breakfast fundraiser, head over to the beer tent, shop at vendors, and enjoy other Gizzard Fest activities!
Read below for additional and important information.
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Sun, Sep 27, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Join us for the annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k! A run local-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes -
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Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
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Chip-timing with live results and awards
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Pacers for the half marathon
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Free photos
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Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
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Plenty of fun!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
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Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
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10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
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5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
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1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
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The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)
*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
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Sat, Oct 03, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
Register today to compete in our 5th Annual Grand River Color Tour Triathlon with a twist. This race will feature a 2k kayaking paddle, a 15-mile cycle, and a 5k run during the most colorful season of the year in Eaton Rapids. Additionally, the final leg of the 5k, runners will be blasted with powder coloring leaving each racer to finish the competition in a uniquely colored way. The race will begin with kayaking at 8:30 am. Registration/check in will begin at 7:00 am and must be complete by 8:00 am. There is also an option to participate in the 5K Only or do the Triathlon as a Relay Team of 3.