Run in Petoskey, Michigan | 2026-2027

Dandelion Dash Trail 5K, 1 Mile, and Short Family Fun Run [runsignup.com]

Sat, May 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Description

Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026

5K Trail Run or Walk

Start Time: 9:00 am
Professionally timed
Swag bag with race T-shirt*, vinyl sticker, and native seed packet
Custom wooden medals for top...

Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026

5K Trail Run or Walk

Start Time: 9:00 am
Professionally timed
Swag bag with race T-shirt*, vinyl sticker, and native seed packet
Custom wooden medals for top finishers and age group winners
EARLY BIRD RATES END MARCH 16

1 Mile Trail Run or Walk

Start Time: 10:00 am
Running clock (not professionally timed)
Swag bag with race T-shirt*, vinyl sticker, and native seed packet
EARLY BIRD RATES END MARCH 16

Family Fun Run

Start Time: 10:20 am
Less than 1/4 mile
Geared towards families with young children
Finisher ribbon for the kids
Swag bag with sticker, temporary tattoo, and native seed packet
All participants (including parents) must register. Participants 2 and under are free through May 13.
Complimentary registration for those participating in the 5K or 1 Mile

5K Virtual Run

Not located near Petoskey? Participate from afar!
Swag bag with race T-shirt*, vinyl sticker, and native seed packet. Shipping charges apply.

*Must be registered by May 6 for Race T-shirts

Check-in: You must check in prior to the event. Packet pickup is Friday, May 15 from 3:30-5:00pm at Petoskey Children's Nature Preschool (1804 E Mitchell, Petoskey, MI 49770), or at the event beginning at 8:00am.

Parking: Petoskey Middle School parking lot

The Fine Print: Children under age 12 must be supervised. Trail-appropriate strollers are allowed for the Family Fun Run only. While we love pets, please leave your dog at home.

1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run Trail Virtual Walk

801 Northmen Dr., Petoskey, Michigan, 49770-8973, United States
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Top of Michigan Festival of Races [runsignup.com]

Sat, May 23, 2026 at 7:30 AM

Description

Top of Michigan Festival of Races includes a series of races that benefit the Top of Michigan Trails Council and the Petoskey High School Track and Cross Country teams.

The course is run along the...

Top of Michigan Festival of Races includes a series of races that benefit the Top of Michigan Trails Council and the Petoskey High School Track and Cross Country teams.

The course is run along the Little Traverse Wheelway, a non-motorized trail that runs from Charlevoix, through Petoskey/Bay Harbor and onto Harbor Springs. This year, our course will be out and backs from Petoskey's waterfront. The trail is an excellent venue for runners. The trail is relatively flat and has spectacular views of the Little Traverse Bay. Please note that there are a few off road sections of this route, on grass and dirt.

The Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k start and end in Petoskey. The course is mostly paved, with some sections on grass and a short section on trail, connecting into the Petoskey State Park for the 10k and Half Marathon.

2026 Courses are as follows:

5k Course
10k Course
Half Marathon Course

We expect 2025's to be the same!

Event Information:

Event Date:

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Event Location:

Lime Kiln Kid’s Fishing Pier, Bayfront Park, Petoskey, MI 49770

Event Times:

Friday Packet Pickup - 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm - TBD
Saturday Packet Pickup - 6:30 am to 7:15 am @ Lim Kiln Kid's Fishing Pier, Bayfront Park
Half Marathon Race Begins - 7:30 am
10K Race Begins - 8:00 am
5K Race Begins - 8:15 am
Awards - TBD

Registration Fees:

Half - $70 Early Registration
10K - $45 Early Registration
5K - $30 Early Registration
All races will have price increases on February 15, 2026, and again April 15, 2026

Registration Includes:

Refreshments
Finisher Medals
Top Male/Female Awards
T-Shirt (cut off May 12th)

Parking Options:

There are three parking lots along Bayfront Drive open to the public. Please do not use the marina parking lot.
The park above the bluff (Sunset Park) has a few parking spots available.
Our friends at Kilwins have offered parking in a portion of their parking lots. This map shows two sections (1&2) available for runners.

Allow for enough time to park and walk to the start line.

3.1 Miles 6.2 Miles 13.1 Miles Run Trail Walk

Bayfront Dr., Petoskey, Michigan, 49770, United States
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Wolverine State 100 [runsignup.com]

Sat, Oct 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM

Description

Trivium Racing has been dreaming of producing this epic event for years, and we’re thrilled to finally unveil our exciting new race plan. This event will feature a 100-Mile, 100-Kilometer, and...

Trivium Racing has been dreaming of producing this epic event for years, and we’re thrilled to finally unveil our exciting new race plan. This event will feature a 100-Mile, 100-Kilometer, and 50-Kilometer Ultra, as well as a relay option for the 100-Mile. The highlight of this course will be crossing the top of Michigan's lower peninsula from Lake Michigan to Lake Huron. The 100-Mile course will be point-to-point, beginning in Petoskey and concluding in Alpena. The 100k course will also be a point to point race finishing in Alpena. Our 50K race will feature an out and back course from Alpena that will have very manageable cutoffs and great running surfaces! Athletes will navigate a variety of terrain, including single-track trails, gravel roads, limestone paths, and seasonal roads. While no 100-mile race is ever easy (and we know you wouldn’t want it to be), our goal is to make this event as approachable as possible for first-timers while still delivering a rewarding experience for

seasoned vets. Special awards will be given to those finishing the 100-mile race in under 24 hours, and we’ll also have a generous cutoff time to encourage more participants to tackle this incredible course. You can expect frequent, well-stocked aid stations approximately every 5 to 8 miles to keep you fueled and supported throughout the race.

50k 100k 100 Miles Gravel Run Trail Ultra

101 E Lake St, Petoskey, Michigan, 49770, United States
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3 running events in Petoskey, Michigan

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