4 running, walking, and wheelchair events in Howell, Michigan

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find running, walking, and wheelchair events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

• Heart and Soul 5k [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Jun 06, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  This fun and inspiring race benefits Ainsley's Angels Michigan and Livingston County Special Olympics. This super flat, paved course is great for runners, walkers and wheeled athletes. The course...

  This fun and inspiring race benefits Ainsley's Angels Michigan and Livingston County Special Olympics. This super flat, paved course is great for runners, walkers and wheeled athletes. The course will cover the Howell High School campus with a start and finish on the track/football field.

  The mission of Special Olympics Michigan is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics has an ongoing need to raise funds for rental fees at practice facilities, uniforms and to attend games/tournaments.

  Ainsley’s Angels celebrates everyone’s ability by pairing runners with riders. Together, the team works to safely accomplish local road races, while having fun. The Angel Athlete-rider is the core of the team and pulls the runner across the finish line with smiles, cheers and immeasurable inspirational spirit. With the health and well-being of the Angel Athlete-rider as of the foremost priority, Ainsley’s Angels provides the equipment to ensure everyone can experience endurance events. Serving as advocates to providing education and participating as active members in our local community, we believe everyone deserves to be included. Funds raised are used to buy specialized racing chairs.

  Neither of these charities charge their athletes anything to take part and they survive completely on donations.

  Chip timing, post-race snacks, cool swag and raffle prizes will be available. Prizes to the overall male and female winner, everyone is entered into drawings for all other prizes.

  Race day sign up is allowed but to guarantee a shirt please sign up by May 18.

  Strollers are welcome to take part in the event. Service animals are welcome as well, but please leave all other pets at home.

  THE DEADLINE TO GUARANTEE A SHIRT IS May 18th

  Looking to add more sponsors to our shirt or more prize sponsors for our giveaway. Hit the contact button if interested in helping out.

  5k Run Walk

  1200 West Grand River, Howell, Michigan, 48843, United States
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• Howell Melon Run [howellmelonfestival.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Fri, Aug 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM

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  Howell Recreation and presenting sponsor ChemTrend proudly present the 49th Annual Howell Melon Run (we welcome runners, walkers, and those racing in wheelchairs and other assistive devices) on...

  Howell Recreation and presenting sponsor ChemTrend proudly present the 49th Annual Howell Melon Run (we welcome runners, walkers, and those racing in wheelchairs and other assistive devices) on August 14, 2026. Events begin at 6 PM in beautiful downtown Howell.

  This year's race will feature classic events for the whole family, such as the Melon Roll, The One in a Melon Mile, The Mascot Dash, and the fan favorite Howell Melon Run 5k

  Packet Pickup:

  Early packet pick-up will be on August 11th - 13th at the Benneett Recreation Center 925 W Grand River Ave. Howell MI 48843. We ask that you try to pick up your items in advance if possible but packets will be available on-site for race day starting at 4:30 pm. We will send out a reminder email with details when it gets closer.

  100% of the net proceeds go to providing community programs for the Howell area.

  Registrations on or before 7/27/26 are guaranteed a short-sleeved shirt. Registrations after that date will not receive a shirt. Any leftover shirts will be available for purchase starting one week after the race is complete for $20 each.

  Results:

  Your accurate chip time and current overall and age group place will be texted to your phone and live on this site.

  Awards

  Overall Male & Female

  Masters Male & Female

  Finisher Medals will be given as well

  The race will be chipped timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.

  1 Miles 5k Run Walk Wheelchair

  200 E Grand River Ave, Howell, Michigan, 48843, United States
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• Headless Horseman 5K [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Oct 17, 2026 at 5:30 PM

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  The Headless Horseman 5K is BACK and SPOOKIER than ever! This dusk event will be in-person and kick-off at State and Clinton Streets in beautiful Downtown Howell. Costumed participants will wind...

  The Headless Horseman 5K is BACK and SPOOKIER than ever! This dusk event will be in-person and kick-off at State and Clinton Streets in beautiful Downtown Howell. Costumed participants will wind their way through the historic neighborhoods and through Scofield City Park. Participants will receive a long-sleeved 50/50 blend shirt if registered by the end of the day on September 27th.

  Early Packet Pick up will take place Oct. 14th -16th at the Oceola Community Center 1661 N. Latson Rd. Howell MI 48843 during normal business hours.

  Walkers, strollers, assistive devices, and dogs on 6ft leashes are welcome.

  Please note that funds from this program help to cover not only costs incurred from the program itself but also help to make the Legend of Sleepy Howell possible. This longstanding community event offers a fun and safe trick-or-treating experience and helps especially those kids living in rural areas. Thank you for your support!

  1 Miles 5k Run Walk

  West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, 48843, United States
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