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Join Fishtown Preservation Society for our 18th Annual Fishtown 5K!
Saturday, July 18, 2026
All proceeds benefit Fishtown Preservation Society in the ongoing care of Historic Fishtown
In-person race features:
Starting and finishing in the heart of Fishtown, gradual climbs and graceful descents make our chip-timed 5K ideal for the serious runner or the whole family. Runners, walkers, strollers and leashed dogs are all welcome. Rain or shine.
Start to finish RFID Chip Timing (through Newton Timing & Race Services, of Davison)
Corral starting line with fastest runners at the front
Hydration stations throughout the course
Post-race fuel
Included in the Traverse City Track Club’s 2026 Grand Prix Series
Five year age categories starting at:
5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80+
You receive:
Fishtown 5K logo tee (T-shirt cutoff is June 18, 2026)
Fishtown 5K logo sticker
Commemorative race bib
Chance to win early-registration prizes
Chance to win race medals unique to Fishtown
Overall Female and Male winners receive a unique Fishtown 5K award
New this Year—Masters AWARDS! Presented to best overall runners age 40 and older.
The official race route will be marked, but here’s a map to help you plan your race Fishtown 5K - Route Map
Love the Fishtown 5K, but "Can’t Be Here"?
You can sign up for the Fishtown 5K and have a race packet mailed to you the week after the race. Provided you sign up before June 19, (or as long as supplies last) you’ll get a super cool Fishtown 5K t-shirt, race logo sticker and bib. Packets will be sent via US Mail, so please be certain to confirm your mailing address! A shipping cost of $7.00 will be added.
You receive:
Fishtown 5K logo tee (T-shirt cutoff is June 18, 2026)
Fishtown 5K logo sticker
Commemorative race bib
Chance to win early-registration prizes
This is not a virtual event, but we’d still love to see photos of you wearing your race shirt. Follow us and share the joy!
Fishtown5K, #RunForFishtown, #AJoyfulRun
Important dates:
June 1: Registration price increase
June 18: **Last day to register to guarantee a race t-shirt is included in your packet
July 17: Packet pickup for in-person registrants (see below for location and time)
July 18: Race day! Register by 8:30am to have your race chip timed
Packet Pick-up:
July 17: for in-person registrants 2pm – 6pm in the Leland Library's - Munnecke Room (203 E Cedar St. Leland, MI)
July 18: in Fishtown 7:30am – 9am
Become a Sponsor!
Fishtown 5K Sponsorships offer businesses, organizations and families a great promotional opportunity while also helping preserve Fishtown now and forever. For more information, please view our Sponsorship Opportunities, call 231-256-8878 or email Summer Meyer at [email protected]
Social Media:
Unite in support of Fishtown via social media with snapshots of your Friends of Fishtown 5K experience. Follow us and share your moment!
#Fishtown5K, #RunForFishtown, #AJoyfulRun