8 events in Genesee County, Michigan
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Genesee County
8 events in Genesee County-
Sat, May 16, 2026 at 10:00 AMSee full details
🩴🌞 FLIP FLOP YOUR WAY TO SUMMER FUN! 🌞🩴
Get ready to hit the trail at the 3rd Annual Flip Flop 5K, presented by the Davison Area Chamber of Commerce! This fast, fun, and feel-good run takes you through the scenic Black Creek Nature Trail, winding through both the City of Davison and Davison Township. 🌳🏃♀️🏃♂️
New in 2026!
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Professionally managed Race by Great Lakes Race Management!
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Custom Finisher Medals!
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Announce Line as you finish!
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Unisex & Ladies Cut Shirt Options! (Option to upgrade to a Tank Top for $5 more)
✨ Expect:
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Beautiful trail views 🌿
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A laid-back, summer race atmosphere ☀️
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Community pride & good energy all around 🙌
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Your registration and donation benefit the Cardinal Cares program!
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
⏱️Chip Timed Race with Live Results
👕 Custom Dri-Fit Race Shirt (upgrade to Tank Top for $5)
🏷️Commemorative Race Bib
🏅 Custom Finisher Medal
🏆 Overall & Age Group Awards
📸 FREE Race Photos
🍎 Post-Race Refreshments
Includes entrance into Lake Callis Recreation Complex for Parking for the Race, excludes other facility use.
📅 Mark your calendar, lace up, and join us for the Flip Flop 5K!
👉 Let’s run. Let’s flip. Let’s FLOP our way to the finish line! 🏁💥
See you on the trail! 👋🏃♀️🏃♂️🩴
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Mon, May 25, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Burton Memorial Day 5k is held at Atherton High School. This event started in the mid 1990s and is still going strong today! 5k Run begins promptly after the National Anthem at 8:30am with the walk beginning at 8:33am. Proceeds will be given to the local high school extracurricular groups such as the Bendle Tiger Youth Football, Bentley Robotics, Atherton Theatre Group as well as the Burton VFW Post 2777, Burton Veterans Memorial and the Burton Police Department.
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Thu, Jun 04, 2026 at 5:30 PMSee full details
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.
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Sun, Jun 21, 2026 at 8:00 PMSee full details
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!
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Upgraded, glow in the dark medal and new T-shirt design (see below)!
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Don't want a shirt - there's now an Economy registration option!
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Sat, Aug 01, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
5k course starts on Hegel Road in front of Goodrich High School. This year we expect to be back to our traditional route with a track finish.
5k start time is 8:30 AM. Overall winners and course records will be based off of gun time. Age group awards will be based off of chip time.
1/2 Mile start time is 9:30 AM.
Race course is open to traffic so participants are asked to move to the right as soon as possible.
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Sun, Aug 16, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Join us Sunday, August 16th, for our annual 5k/8k Run & Walk. Onsite registration begins at 7 a.m. at the athletic complex on Nanita Drive. 8k runners take off at 8 a.m. At 8:15, the 5k runners and walkers depart. Online registration is $40 and includes a t-shirt and participant medals for all. Stick around town after the race and enjoy a mouth-watering Blueberry Pancake Breakfast then head over to the Entertainment Tent/Marketplace area and snatch up some flea market and craft show bargains.
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Sun, Sep 27, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
🍎 Mueller's Orchard Cider Run 5K
🗓️ Sunday, September 27th, 2026
📍 Location: Mueller's Orchard & Cider Mill (6036 Lobdell Rd, Linden, MI 48451)
🏃♂️ About the Race
Lace up your running shoes and get ready to Race the Rows at the Mueller's Orchard Cider Run! This one-of-a-kind 5K takes you off the pavement and into the heart of fall as you wind your way through scenic apple orchards of Mueller's Orchard & Cider Mill.
🍁 Breathe in the crisp September air, take in sights and smells of harvest season, and soak in the golden hues of early autumn. At the finish line, celebrate your run with fresh cider and orchard treats straight from the source.
Registration Includes:
⏱️ Chip Timed 5K with Live Results
🏆 Age Group Awards
👕 Dri-Fit Participant T-Shirt
🥇 Awesome Finisher Medal
📸 FREE Race Photos
🍩🍎 Fresh Cider & Donut at the Finish Line
Packet Pick-Up Info:
📍 Location: Mueller's Orchard
🗓️ Sunday, September 27th (Race Morning)
⏰ Time: 7:00 AM – 8:20 AM
Race Start Time:
- 5K Run/Walk – 8:30 AM 🏁
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Sat, Nov 14, 2026 at 11:11 AMSee full details
The Veterans Honor Run is the final event in the Burton Race Series and a community tradition built around gratitude for those who served. While the Burton Memorial Day 5K focuses on remembrance, this event highlights active appreciation for veterans and their families. It is a chance to show support, stand together, and close out the season with purpose.
Participants run or walk a neighborhood route that winds through the local community. Whether you are pushing for a strong finish or enjoying an easy morning with friends, the Veterans Honor Run blends fitness, community pride, and the shared energy that makes race day special.
As the last stop in the Burton Race Series, VHR brings the year full circle. It is a meaningful way to celebrate the season, support those who served, and take the final steps to earn your BRS medal.
DATE & TIME:
Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 11:11 a.m.
LOCATION:
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 6340 Roberta St, Burton, MI 48509
EVENTS:
11K Run, 5K Run, 5K Walk, 5K Ruck, Virtual any event
PRICE:
15 & Over: $35 through October 31, 2026, $40 November 1 – November 14, 2026
14 & Under: $15 through October 31, 2026, $20 November 1 – November 14, 2026
$10 for pre-order only shirts in sizes Small, Medium, Large, & Extra-Large. Shirt order deadline is November 1, 2026.
PACKET PICKUP:
Early packet pickup: At Complete Runner in Grand Blanc, Michigan on Friday, November 13, 2026 from Noon until 3:00 PM.
Race day packet pickup: Beginning 9:00 AM at Blessed Sacrament Church.
5K RUN, 5K WALK, 11K RUN AWARDS:
First overall male and female
Masters – First male and female over 40 years old
First three males & females in age groups 10 & under, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Post event awards and ordered shirts will be available for pick up at Complete Runner in Flint, Michigan beginning November 17, 2026.
DOG TAGS & CHALLENGE COINS:
The first 250 registrants will receive a special edition dog tag. 11K finishers will receive a Challenge Coin.
Virtual Participation:
The virtual Events give you the freedom to complete your miles on your own schedule and in the location that works best for you. After registering, choose any route you like, such as your neighborhood, a park trail, or a treadmill, and run or walk event distance. It is an easy, flexible way to stay active, support the event, and stay connected to the running community from wherever you are.
Participation in the virtual event counts toward earning both the Veterans Honor Run medal and the Burton Race Series medal. Finisher medals will be available at pre-race packet pickup and after the race at Complete Runner in Flint, Michigan.
5K RUCK:
Ruck participants must wear a weighted backpack. The backpack must weight a minimum of 20 pounds for anyone weighting 150 pounds and under, and a minimum of 30 pounds for anyone weighting over 150 pounds. All finishers will receive a challenge coin
COURSE MAPS:
5K: PDF | Online
11K: PDF | Online
POST RACE MEAL:
Participants registration will include a post race meal.
Dog Policy:
Dogs are welcome at the Veterans Honor Run. We just have a few rules to keep things safe and smooth for everyone.
Dogs must stay on a short leash (4 ft or less) at all times.
Please start at the back of the pack.
Dogs are not allowed inside the buildings.
TIMING & RESULTS:
Get your race data in record time! Newton Timing & Race Services brings you instant results with ChronoTrack Systems. Disposable bib-tags and ChronoTrack Live Results mean you can quickly see your official time on your mobile device at the finish line (scan that QR code!), online at www.newtontiming.com, or check the on-site kiosks if mobile-free. No waiting, just racing and celebrating. Plus, our “chip start” ensures your time starts the moment you do, giving you the most accurate net time (start to finish) possible. Let’s go!
All results are available on Athlinks.
All Results
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
For information about the event or sponsorship opportunities, please e-mail Jim Craig at [email protected] or call 810-743-0149.