From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find fun run events and connect with the local endurance sports community.
Get ready to move, celebrate, and connect at the Color Pop 5K Fun Run on Saturday, April 11 2026! This vibrant community event — hosted by the Women’s Council of REALTORS® – Lansing Network — brings together neighbors, families, and local businesses for a morning of color, fun, and community impact.
Whether you choose to run, walk, roll, or cheer from the sidelines, your participation supports a mission that strengthens local business leadership and deepens community connection. This fun-run is open to participants of all ages and abilities. Chip timing is provided for those wanting to compete with themselves for a new PR. Otherwise walkers, runners and rollers are welcome to join us for good vibes and to celebrate pops of color along the route!
Why Join Us?
🌟 Fun for everyone – Run, walk, or roll through colorful zones that make every step exciting.
💪 Celebrate community – Connect with family, friends, neighbors, local professionals, and a love for Lansing.
🎽 Swag & Keepsakes – Every participant will receive a Color Pop 5K t-shirt and a finisher medal to remember the day.
🥤 Refreshments will be provided.
🤝 Support a cause – Your involvement helps raise funds for VFW Home in Eaton Rapids.
📍 Event Details
📅 Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
📍 Location: Hawk Island Park
🕘 Start Time: Race kicks off at 9:00 AM
💲 Registration: $35 pricing available through March 28. Prices increase to $40 on March 29. Kids pricing is available for ages 6-12.
Sign up by March 15 to guarantee your race shirt size. After that, shirt sizes may be in limited quantities.
Fundraising: start a fundraiser with your registration, share your fundraiser with family and friends, raise $250 and your race registration will be refunded back to you!
Bring your friends, family, coworkers, and pets, and celebrate movement, color, and community. Whether you’re there to get your heart pumping or to spread joy and cheer, the Color Pop 5K Fun Run is the perfect way to welcome spring and show your love for our Lansing community! 🌈
Additional Information
Check-in will begin at 8:00 AM prior to the race at Hawk Island in the Red Tail Pavilion.
Parking fee will be added to your registration upon checkout. Show your email confirmation/registration or race bib upon entering the park. If you have an Ingham County Parking Pass, please reach out to us at [email protected] before registering.
Results: Your accurate chip time and current overall and age group place will be texted to your phone and live on this site. Timing done by Michigan Running Foundation.
Age Groups: Under 14, 15–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70–79, 80+.
Policies: No shows will forfeit their shirt and medal. Registrations are nonrefundable but may be transferred to a different participant.
Kids Run Lansing is a FREE after school running program designed to teach kids the foundations of running with Good Form and build a life long love of the sport and fitness. The Playmakers Fitness Foundation, in collaboration with the Lansing School District, will run this program at participating Lansing School District elementary schools.
The program will run for one hour after school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays - a snack will be provided.
Parent Pick up is required.
Kids will be coached in running and proper form through Playmakers' Kid's Running Club curriculum by Certified Good Form Running Coaches. By the end of the program, all kids will complete a 2 mile fun run finale!
Twilight Mile Mania at Waverly High School
Join us for a fun filled evening for 1 mile races at the Waverly High School Track. Register for your pace group. This race is designed for all ages and abilities. We'll have a DJ, refreshments, photographer and much more!
Race Entry Fee: $20 for Adult. $10 for youth ages under age 14. Kids 200M and 400M for ages 10 and under FREE event.
Awards:
Playmakers gift cards for overall top 3 for male and female and top 3 male and female masters.
Awards will be given out on a rolling basis after each event.
Small giveaways for all children’s race participants (ribbons and temporary tattoos).
Race Schedule - Track opens at 5 pm - All races are 1 mile except where noted for the kids races. Same Day registration from 5-6 pm.
Packet pick up from 5-7:30 pm.
Kids Races:
Kids 200 M fun run: 6:00 pm
Kids 400 M fun run: 6:10 pm
Youth 10 and under: 6:20 pm
Youth 11 to 14: 6:35 pm
Women Races:
Women 9:00 pace and over: 6:50 pm
Women 6:00 pace to 9:00: 7:05 pm
Men's Races:
Men 5:00 pace to 9:00 and over: 7:20 pm
Men’s elite mile < 5:00 min pace: 7:35 pm
The event is put on by the Next Gen Distance Team! with proceeds going to Waverly students on the XC team and other local charities. Michigan Running Foundation will be on hand to provide timing and results.
Ugly Sweater 5K: A Fun Run to Support Greater Lansing Food Bank & Feeding America.
Sign up to receive our Ugly Sweater 5k sweater and lace up your running shoes for the Ugly Sweater 5K, a fun run benefiting Feeding America (virtual runners) and local food banks (local in-person runners)!
During the past two years, it has become clear that inflation and food prices are exacerbating hunger across America. According to a 2023 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) 2023 report, the number of people living in food insecure households in the U.S. in 2022 increased to 44 million. This is an increase of more than 30 percent for all individuals and 40 percent for children compared the previous year — the highest rate and number since 2014 and the largest one-year increase in food insecurity since 2008. (Greater Lansing Food Bank, 2023 Annual Report)
Join runners, walkers, and festive fitness lovers across the country as we come together to fight hunger—one stride at a time. Register for our in person and professionally timed event on December 5, 2026 or join virtually - Whether you hit the treadmill, jog through your neighborhood, or take a scenic route at your local park, you can complete the 5K anytime.
How It Works:
🎄 Select your race: in-person or virtual. Register online and receive your Ugly Sweater, race bib and participant packet.
🎄 When registering as VIRTUAL, select shipping add-on to have your packet shipped to you or plan to pick your packet up in person at Playmakers in Okemos, MI date TBD.
🎄 Run or walk your 5K (3.1 miles) at your own pace, wherever you choose or join us in person - location to be announced in early 2026.
🎄 Virtual runners: Report your time to Run Sign Up by December 5th at 12 PM.
🎄 Show off your ugly sweater and share your run on social media using #UglySweater5K on our social page.
🎄 Make an impact—a portion of your registration fee goes directly to Feeding America and local food banks to help provide meals to families in need this holiday season.
🎁 Swag: Cable Knit Ugly Sweater, finisher medal and custom event bib.
🎁 Refreshments: hot coffee, cocoa and cookies available at the finish line!
🎁 Run for Free: start a fundraiser during registration, raise $200 and have your registration refunded to you!
🎁 Bonus: The best ugly sweater photos will be featured on our event page, and top fundraisers will win special prizes!
Let’s make spirits bright, spread holiday cheer, and take steps to fight hunger. Sign up today and help us make a difference!
📍 Where: To Be Announced.
📅 When: December 5, 2026
💙 Why: Because no one should go hungry this holiday season.
Register opens Spring 2026!
It’s the most "Run"derful time of the year!
Bundle up and embrace the spirit of the season with Playmakers at our favorite wintertime tradition! Our Holiday Classic Fun Run/Walk brings a flurry of festive energy to the heart of Lansing.
Whether you're dashing for a personal best or strolling with the family, you’ll enjoy a frosty 5K loop through downtown. The best part? Warm up with a cup of the city's best cocoa and a mountain of cookies after you cross the finish line!
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