Run in Genesee County, Michigan | 2026-2027

The Flip Flop 5k [runsignup.com]

Sat, May 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Description

🩴🌞 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...

🩴🌞 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!

Professionally managed Race by Great Lakes Race Management!
Custom Finisher Medals!
Announce Line as you finish!
Unisex & Ladies Cut Shirt Options! (Option to upgrade to a Tank Top for $5 more)

✨ Expect:

Beautiful trail views 🌿
A laid-back, summer race atmosphere ☀️
Community pride & good energy all around 🙌
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! 👋🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🩴

5k Run Trail

1152 N Gale Rd., Genesee County, Michigan, 48423, United States
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Clio Can Do Freedom 4 Veterans Race [runsignup.com]

Sat, May 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Description

Powered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

✨RACE DAY:

Saturday, May 23

Clio Veterans Memorial Park

7:30am late registration

9am Races begin

🍌Post Race Food at Finish Line

💦Water Station on 4 Mile...

Powered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

✨RACE DAY:

Saturday, May 23

Clio Veterans Memorial Park

7:30am late registration

9am Races begin

🍌Post Race Food at Finish Line

💦Water Station on 4 Mile Race Course

🎼Music with DJ Jim

🎤National Anthem Singer

🇺🇸Patriotic Costume Contest

🥇Awards at Finish

🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏾Part of the CRIM TRAINING PROGRAM!

Come and enjoy various events from Run/Walk a 4 mile course or walking a 1 mile course around the community of Clio. Fun for the whole family! The 4 Mile route travels in the community of Clio and on the Bike path. All the proceeds help fund four local non-profits helping children and families. Race begins and ends at Clio Veterans Memorial Park. Participants will receive a medal and race t-shirt.

THIS IS THE FIRST RACE IN THE CLIO CAN-DO RACE SERIES! YOU MAY REGISTER FOR ALL 3 RACES AND RECEIVE A $5 DISCOUNT!

Race Date: Saturday, May 23rd, 2026

STARTING TIME:

The 4 Mile Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk start at 9:00 AM.

ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL IF REGISTERED BY SUNDAY, MAY 3RD. EXTRA MEDALS CAN BE ORDERED TO PURCHASE THE DAY OF THE RACE, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.

CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Youth Health and Fitness Race

MAIL ENTRIES: PO Box 346, Clio, MI. 48420

LOCATION:

Clio Veterans Memorial Park, 204 S. Railway St., Clio, MI 48420

CONTACT PERSON:

Cheryl Kaufmann (810) 247-3486

FOR MORE INFO VISIT:

www.facebook.com/TheFreedom4

RACE INFO AND PRICING:

REGISTER FOR THE RACE IN TWO WAYS: Economy and All Inclusive.

Economy: $15--Receive a bib, race food, and qualify for the age level and overall awards. (no shirt/medal)
All Inclusive: $30 (ADULT) & $25 (18 AND UNDER)--Includes shirt & medal
1 Mile Family Walk: $20 (includes race t-shirt)

MARCH 1: THE PRICE WILL BUMP UP RESPECTIVELY TO $20 (ECONOMY), $35 (ADULT) & $30 (18 AND UNDER) UNTIL THE DAY OF THE RACE.

DAY OF THE RACE: THE PRICE WILL INCREASE $5 TO $25 (ECONOMY), $40 (ADULT) & $35 (18 AND UNDER).

✨PACKET PICKUP:

Friday, May 22

4pm-6pm

Clio Veterans Memorial Park

RACE DAY SIGN UP:

7:30am. Fees are $5 more on Race Day!

AWARDS / AGE GROUPS:

Overall Male & Female Winners 🏆

-ONLY FIRST PLACE IS AWARDED-

RUNNERS:🥇

10 & under, 11-14, 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 & over

WALKERS:🥇

19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & over

Series Sponsor: Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

1 Miles 4 Miles Run Walk

204 S. Railway St, Genesee County, Michigan, 48420, United States
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Burton Memorial Day 5k [burtonraceseries.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

Mon, May 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Description

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...

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.

3.1 Miles 5k Run Walk

3354 S. Genesee Rd, Genesee County, Michigan, 48519, United States
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Band on the Run 5K [runsignup.com]

Thu, Jun 04, 2026 at 5:30 PM

Description

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...

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.

5k Run Walk

618 Silver Lake Rd., Genesee County, Michigan, 48451, United States
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First Try Triathlon [firsttrytriathlon.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

Sat, Jun 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Description

Times and Location

Saturday, June 20th, 8:00am start

The events will be divided into small groups called "waves", and each wave will begin three minutes apart. Typically the FastTry adults will go...

Times and Location

Saturday, June 20th, 8:00am start

The events will be divided into small groups called "waves", and each wave will begin three minutes apart. Typically the FastTry adults will go first, and then the FirstTry adults by age group and finally the kids.

Byram Lake's Clover Beach, Linden County Park, 15349 S. Linden Road, Linden, MI 48451

Course Descriptions

Swim – Easy 300 yard out-and-back swim in Byram Lake. The water temperature will be between 75 and 80 degrees F. WARM, COMFORTABLE, SAFE. Athletes who feel uncomfortable swimming may request the services from any of the number of kayaks that will be lining the course.

Bike – 11.3 mile loop (HELMETS REQUIRED) starting from the transition area located at the beach parking lot at Linden County Park. The bike course will head south and loop around through Argentine and return back to Linden County Park to the transition area.

Run – 2 miles out and back from the transition area onto the bike path, toward the turn around at soccer fields.

Awards

All finishers of FirstTry and FastTry will receive an Official FINISHER Medal at the finish line! Age group awards will be given to FastTry winners only, top 3 in each age group.

*NO race day registration will be offered!

*NO transfers

NOTE: As with nearly all triathlons, participating in the event also requires you to have a USAT membership. USAT stands for United States of America Triathlon, and is the governing body of all multi-sport events, and is also a subsidiary of the United States Olympic Committee. If you already have a USAT membership, great! If not, you will have the opportunity to purchase a 1-day adult membership during registration for $15 (1-day youth is $10). You can also purchase a yearly membership during registration if you plan to participate in several triathlons. For more information regarding USAT memberships, please visit USAT's website directly.

Refunds

We will refund the full amount of your registration, minus any registration and USAT fees, if for some reason the event is cancelled for reasons other than weather. If you are registered, but unable to race for medical or other serious reasons, please email 1sttrytriathlon@gmail.com for options. No other refunds will be given!

Run Swim Triathlon

15349 S. Linden Road, Genesee County, Michigan, 48451, United States
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Wings of Mercy Runway 5k [runsignup.com]

Sun, Jun 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM

Description

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...

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!

1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run Walk

618 Silver Lake Rd., Genesee County, Michigan, 48451, United States
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Kayla O'Mara Memorial Road Race [kaylarun.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

Sat, Aug 01, 2026 at 8:30 AM

Description

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...

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.

5k Run

8029 S Gale Rd, Genesee County, Michigan, 48438, United States
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2026 Montrose Blueberry Festival 5k & 8k Road Races [montroseblueberryfestival.net] [Register at runsignup.com]

Sun, Aug 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Description

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...

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.

5k 8k Run Walk

301 Nanita Drive, Genesee County, Michigan, 48457, United States
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Mueller's Orchard Cider Run 5K Run/Walk [runsignup.com]

Sun, Sep 27, 2026 at 8:30 AM

Description

🍎 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...

🍎 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 🏁

5k Run Walk

6036 Lobdell Rd, Genesee County, Michigan, 48451, United States
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City of Burton Parks & Rec Veterans Honor Run 2026 [burtonraceseries.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

Sat, Nov 14, 2026 at 11:11 AM

Description

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,...

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 BurtonVetHonorRun@comcast.net or call 810-743-0149.

5k 11k Run Trail Virtual Walk

6340 Roberta St, Genesee County, Michigan, 48509, United States
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