Looking for a sport you can do without knowing any rules, and with your baby in tow? Running is perfect for that. Get some shoes, a jogging stroller if you need it, and download a free running app. Then pick your target. These Mid-Michigan races are all touted as must-dos by local moms!
Freeze Your Fanny 5K Run/Walk – Reese
Event by Bay Area Runners Club
An affordable opportunity to start the year off right.
Winterlaufe 8K Run/Walk – Frankenmuth
A brisk out and back race that welcomes walkers, too.
Snow Moon 5K, 15K, or 25K Trail Run – Midland
Event by Tri-to-Finish
A sell out trail run through the snowy forest after dark.
St. Patrick’s Day Races – Bay City
Event by Bay Area Runners Club
5K, 8K, and kids races, or register early for the popular Irish Double!
Mardi Gras 5K Run/Walk – Reese
Event by Bay Area Runners Club
Shillelagh Four Mile Run and Walk – Flushing
Check the Riverbend Striders page for details.
A longtime Irish favorite.
St. Patrick’s Day Races - Bay City
Eagle By the Bay 5K Run/Walk and 5 Mile Raptor Run – Essexville
A beautiful scenic run on roads, through woods, and along waterways.
Fast and Furriest 5K Run/Walk – Midland
Run with or without your dog!
Superhero 5K Run/1K Family Walk – Flint
Costumes encouraged, proceeds benefit the Voices for Children Advocacy Center
The Child Advocacy Center of Tuscola County’s Superhero Run - Caro
Part of the Munger Potato Festival. Click the link and scroll down for registration information.
A flat, face course good for setting a new personal best!
Children 12 and under run for free. Awards for the best costume!
May the 4th Be With You – Frankenmuth
Costumes welcome!
Fluffy Unicorn 5K Run/Walk – Bay City
An untimed color run sure to be a blast!
Memorial Day 5k Run & Walk – Burton
Honoring those who died in military service to their country.
Tough Mudder – Oxford
8-10 miles with 25 obstacles!
Curwood Festival Run – Owosso
Half Marathon/10K/5K/1 Mile Fun Run
Sebewaing Rotary Beet Feet 5K Run/Walk – Sebewaing
Held during the Sugar Festival
Greater Midland Dow Run/Walk – Midland
5K Run/Walk, 10K Run, Half Marathon Run/Walk, 1 Mile Run, and Tot Trot. 34 years strong!
RunMichiganCheap.com 5K/10K/Half Marathon – Midland, Saginaw, Rochester, Lake Orion, and other locations
Tough Mudder - Oxford
Mud Factor 5K Obstacle Run – Millington {near Birch Run} and Milan {near Ann Arbor}
Volkslaufe 5K/10K/20K – Frankenmuth
A beautiful and festive day.
Mayville Sunflower Festival 5K Run/Walk – Mayville
RunMichiganCheap.com’s 5K/10K/Half Marathon – Midland and Saginaw
Warrior Dash 10K/5K/1 Mile – Mt. Morris
Obstacles, mud, fire, climbing and more.
FrankenMudder – Frankenmuth
5K mud run, 18 obstacles.
Volkslaufe - Frankenmuth
The Crim - Flint
The Crim Festival of Races – Flint
A huge party with music and tailgating!
Lakers’ Pride Glide – Bay Port
Watch the Laker’s calendar of events for details.
Cheeseburger in Caseville’s 5K Run/Walk – Caseville
Part of Cheeseburger Days
Red Moon Trail Run – Midland
9/11 Heroes Run – SVSU Saginaw
Event by Travis Manion Foundation
Runnin’ With The Law – Essexville
5K, 8K, and Kids Race with a scenic route.
Run For Your Heart – Saginaw
Bruckelaufe Half Marathon – Frankenmuth
Run4 Wine 5k Run/Walk – Grand Blanc
Run through the golf course to benefit the Old Newsboys of Flint
St. Peter Turkey Trot 5K/10K – Hemlock
Gobbler Gallop Trail Run – Saginaw
Event by Bay Area Runners Club
Ugly Sweater 5K – Auburn
YMCA Santa Run – Flint
So many Santas… everyone gets a suit!
