4 running and walking events in Utica, Michigan
From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find running and walking events and connect with the local endurance sports community.
Utica
4 events in Utica-
Sat, Mar 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Come join us on Saturday, March 21st for the 34th annual Bill Roney Memorial 5k Run/Walk.
Packet pickup is available on Friday, March 20th at the Hanson's Utica location from 3 pm until 8 pm.
Day of check in to take place at Trinity Lutheran starting at 8:30.
5K starts at 10:00 am
Overall and age group awards provided.
All registrants to receive a Hanson's Beanie Hat.
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Wed, Mar 25, 2026 at 6:15 PMSee full details
Run one or all in this mid-week 5K series that spans the first Wednesday of each month from March through October. First timers and seasoned veterans are WELCOME to join in the fun, fit and friendly run/walk.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
SERIES includes all Wednesday night 5K runs March-October, Bill Roney Memorial 5K, 2 Hanson Friday night cross country runs, Peach Festival 5K & 10K, Egg Nog Jog (10 races)
SERIES+ includes all Wednesday night 5K runs March-October, 2 Hanson Friday night cross country runs, Bill Roney Memorial (March) Peach Festival 5K & 10K, Big Bird 5k/10K (November), EggNog Jog (December), New Year's Resolution Run (January) and FESTIVUS (December) (14 races)
SUPPORT THE CHARITY PARTNER
Every month supports a different charity partner within the community. Purchase additional raffle tickets to support the charity partner and be entered to win a prize!
DEMO A SHOE
A shoe vendor is present with opportunities to try out that new shoe and talk "shoe tech" with the company reps.
POST RACE PARTY
After the 5K, runners and walkers will enjoy post race refreshments and a chance to win a giveaway while mingling with others. What better way to get those mid week miles in??
LOCATION
Hanson's Running Shop
8409 Hall Rd
Utica, MI
THE DETAILS
Bib pick-up and registration start at 5:15 pm in the store
Walkers start at 6:15 pm
Runners start at 6:25 pm
Registration deadline to receive a custom bib is March 13
Bibs will be used for each Wednesday Night 5K Run/Walk
*If not registering for the Series or Series Plus, participants have the ability to register for multiple Wednesday Night dates on one transaction.
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Sat, Jul 11, 2026 at 9:30 AMSee full details
Join us for the Stevenson Cheerleading 5K Run/Walk, a fun and family-friendly event designed for runners and walkers of all levels! Whether you’re chasing a personal best or enjoying a scenic stroll, this race is the perfect way to get active and connect with your community, while supporting a great program!
The 5K course winds through the beautiful trails of River Bends Park, offering a mix of paved paths and crushed limestone surfaces. You’ll enjoy a scenic route along the Clinton River, surrounded by wooded areas and open fields. The course is mostly flat with gentle rolling sections, making it perfect for beginners and experienced runners alike.
What’s Included:
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Official race bib
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On-course aid stations
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Post-race refreshments
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5K T-Shirt
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Finisher medals
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Professional race timing & online results from the Michigan Running Foundation
Packet Pickup will be held the morning of the event starting at 8:30 am.
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Sat, Sep 12, 2026 at 7:45 PMSee full details
Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer Foundation's
15th Annual Glow Run
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Jimmy John's Field
Glow in the dark with us as we raise funds to help empower young adults to restart their lives after cancer diagnosis through adventure-based activities.
This is an outdoor run/walk starting at Jimmy John's Field in Utica, traveling primarily through River Bends Park before finishing behind home plate back at Jimmy John's Field.
Jimmy John's Field will open at 5:00pm for event participants. The race will start at dusk (approximately between 7:30pm and 7:45pm).
Participants should plan to be parked and inside Jimmy John's Field by 7:00pm. Police officers will be closing part of Auburn Road to ensure the safety of our participants.
There will be multiple options for participants to pick up their race materials (e.g., event shirt and bib number)
Early Packet Pickup will be Thursday, September 10th, at Hanson's Running Shop located at 8409 Hall Road, Utica, MI 48317 from 3-8pm.
Event day check available at Jimmy John's Field starting at 5:00pm
Important to note, due to order timing and inventory constraints, registration MUST be complete by Thursday, August 28, 2026, at 11:59pm EST to receive an event shirt. If you do not register by this date, you will not receive an event shirt. We apologize for the condensed timeframe and appreciate your understanding!