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10K races near Battle Creek
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Upcoming 10K races near Battle Creek
This week 1
4JUL
Run · road · 10K
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Grand Ledge, MI (27)
Grand Ledge · 60 km away
JUL 6
11JUL
Run · road · 10K
Clear Lake Run Day, Fun Day
Fremont · 70 km away
18JUL
Run · road · 10K
Run Kalamazoo Move Through Summer
Kalamazoo · 33 km away
25JUL
Run · road · 10K
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Lansing, MI (30)
Lansing · 68 km away
26JUL
Run · road · 10K
Heatwave Half Marathon - Grand Rapids
Caledonia · 60 km away
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26JUL
Run · road · 10K
Playmakers Lake Lansing 10K
Haslett · 80 km away
28JUL
Run · road · 10K
Spring Fast Track 5k & 10k Training Program - Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo · 33 km away
AUG 3
1AUG
Run · road · 10K
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Grand Ledge, MI (31)
Grand Ledge · 60 km away
2AUG
Run · road · 10K
Sigue la Tormenta - Follow the Storm 5k/10k + 1 Mile Fun Run
Grand Rapids · 78 km away
22AUG
Run · road · 10K
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Lansing, MI (34)
Lansing · 68 km away
Battle Creek · 80 km
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Recurring 10K races near Battle Creek
Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly
Yankee Springs Fall Festival
Yankee Springs Fall Festival is a trail running event held at Deep Lake Campground near Middleville, Michigan, starting and finishing within the campground. Participants can select a 10k-ish loop, a 25k loop, or a 50k composed of two 25k laps. The shortest race measures closer to seven miles than a standard 10k, indicating a preference for trail-running flexibility over road-running exactness.
The courses feature rolling single track in the Yankee Springs area. The 10k-ish loop has one aid station, while the 25k route includes four. Aid stations provide water, Gatorade, and a selection of sweet and salty snacks. Runners in the 50k may have pacers during their second lap. Camping is integrated into the event; Deep Lake provides primitive sites adjacent to the start and finish, and the nearby Gun Lake Campground offers sites with running water and electrical hookups. Race entry includes a long-sleeve tech shirt or buff. The event utilizes trails also used for the organizers' spring and winter races.
Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists Oktoberfest 10K/5K, Kids Superhero Run
The Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists Oktoberfest 10K/5K and Kids Superhero Run is a fall race day held at Consumer's Plaza in downtown Jackson, Michigan. The start and finish are located in front of the old post office, which is now Consumers Energy headquarters. The event offers adults a 10K run, 5K run, or 5K walk, and children 10 and under can participate in the Kids Superhero Run.
The course is designed using the best sections from previous races and is professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. The children's run embraces the superhero theme, encouraging costumes and providing a goodie bag, a finisher medal keychain, and a free scoop of ice cream from RJ's Burgers & Ice Cream. Participants in the 5K and 10K races receive a shirt, a finisher medal, and a $10 certificate for downtown Jackson businesses. This race is part of the ORS Race Series, sponsored by Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists, and benefits the Greater Jackson Habitat for Humanity Garrett Family Fundraiser.
Spooky Sprint - Grand Rapids
The Spooky Sprint in Caledonia, Michigan, southeast of Grand Rapids, is a Halloween-themed running event held annually at Caledonia High School. It offers a variety of race options, including a kids dash, an untimed 1-mile run, a 5K, 10K, half marathon, and a virtual race. A unique 'Volunteer then Run' entry is also available, allowing families and runners of all distances to participate together.
The 5K, 10K, and half marathon feature chip timing, live results, awards, a custom bib, a designer shirt, and a finisher medal. The 1-mile run, though untimed, includes the main race's merchandise. The kids dash is designed for children 10 and under, providing a mini bib, youth shirt, and kids medal; children can participate in the dash without charge on race day if they forgo the swag. Finish-line treats and complimentary participant photos enhance the Halloween atmosphere, and the virtual race allows participation from any location while still receiving the shirt and medal.
Sandhill Crane All Trail Half Marathon/10K/5K
The Sandhill Crane All Trail Half Marathon/10K/5K takes place at Dr. T. K. Lawless County Park, an 820-acre park in Vandalia, Michigan. The event features a half marathon, 10K run/walk, 5K run/walk, and a 1K kids fun run, all utilizing unpaved park trails. The half marathon is a 13.1-mile non-repeat route, ensuring runners experience new terrain throughout.
The course winds through forest and field, alongside streams and small lakes, with six bridge crossings. It is not flat, starting around 900 feet and climbing to a high point near 1,000 feet, incorporating hills into the trail running. Sandhill cranes are common in the area, inspiring the race's name and offering participants a chance to spot one. The event is limited to 500 participants, uses chip timing, and provides fruit at the finish. Finishers get custom long-sleeve performance shirts, top finishers receive laser-cut wood awards, and second and third place finishers in each age group receive medals. Proceeds benefit Dowagiac Rotary charities and Cass County Parks.
Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Lansing, MI (43)
The Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M is a late-October running event in Lansing, Michigan, offering four distances: 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon. All races begin at 9:30 AM. Advance registration is required through RunSignup, as there is no race-day signup available on site.
The courses are straightforward out-and-backs. The 5K completes one loop, the 10K completes two, the half marathon completes four, and the marathon completes eight. Packet pickup is available 30 minutes before the start and concludes 10 minutes prior. Participants should anticipate a park vehicle fee upon entry, charged per car, not per person.
JACKSON TURKEY TROT (Michigan)
The Jackson Turkey Trot begins at the Ella Sharp Museum in Jackson, Michigan, on Thanksgiving Day. This community road race offers a 5K run, 5K walk, 10K run, kids run, and a virtual 5K. Elite 5K run and walk divisions are included, which count for ORS Points in Michigan.
The race route winds through Ella Sharp Park, a 500-acre city park featuring tree-lined roads. The event accommodates families, walkers, club runners, children, and competitive athletes. Professional chip timing provides immediate results for finishers. This event, now in its third decade, is a local Thanksgiving family tradition.
Twisted Trail 5K, 10K, 15K and FREE 1 MILE
Twisted Trail is a Black Friday trail race held at Ken-O-Sha in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It offers 5K, 10K, 15K distances, and a free 1-mile option. All participants begin together in the morning. The longer races utilize a 5K loop: one lap for the 5K, two for the 10K, and three for the 15K. The start, finish, and packet pickup are located at Calvary Baptist Church on 28th Street SE.
The course follows hidden trails alongside Plaster Creek, featuring narrow singletrack mountain bike paths and wooden bridges instead of wide park routes. This design favors runners over strollers, particularly if snow is present. Organizers suggest leaving dogs at home because of the trail's confined nature. The free mile is available for those seeking a shorter run, while the timed races feature age groups from 9 and under to 70+, with awards for overall winners and top finishers in each age group. Registered runners receive shirts if they sign up by the guarantee deadline.
Turkey Trails- Lansing
Candy Cane Course - Lansing
The Candy Cane Course in Lansing, Michigan, offers a Christmas-themed running event in December. Participants can choose from a Kids Dash, an untimed 1 Mile, or timed 5K, 10K, and 15K races. A virtual option is available for those who wish to receive the event shirt and medal without attending in person. The event begins in the morning.
The 5K, 10K, and 15K races utilize chip timing, provide live results, and include awards for overall winners, masters runners, and age groups. The Kids Dash is designed for children aged 10 and under, featuring a mini bib, youth shirt, and medal. The 1 Mile race is untimed. All finishers receive event merchandise, including a custom bib, designer shirt, and event medal. Free photos and treats are available in the finish area. Runners aged 12 and under in the 5K and 10K benefit from youth pricing, and a referral refund is offered when five individuals register using a runner's code.
Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Hawk Island Park, Lansing, MI (52)
Pi Day 5k: a 3.14 Miler
The Pi Day 5k: a 3.14 Miler is a 3.14-mile run or walk at Rolling Hills County Park in Ypsilanti, Michigan, held for Pi Day. Epic Races presents it as Michigan's Original Pi Run, with the distance matching the first three digits of pi instead of the standard 5K length.
The course uses a specially designed circular loop, so the route plays into the pi theme as much as the distance does. Runners and walkers share the event, and the finish leads into a post-race party with complimentary pie and refreshments. Each participant gets a commemorative Pi Run shirt and a finisher medal, with early registration used to lock in shirt size.
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AUG 149 km away
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About 10K races in Battle Creek
Battle Creek Training Notes
Battle Creek hosts 21 10K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Locals run Battle Creek from Linear Park first. Linear Park gives runners over 26 miles of paved pathway, and the city makes it easy to jump on almost anywhere. You can knock out 5 miles when you want real Z2. The perimeter loop also joins the 4,600-mile North Country Trail. Runners use the Kalamazoo River and Battle Creek River stretch for steady base miles, with sandhill cranes, geese, and deer around dusk. The Cereal City Classic, Battle Creek Half Marathon and 5k, Fred Lutzke Memorial 5k Race and Walk, and DENSO Hula Hustle Spring 1K/5K give the calendar its anchors.
Locals ride the same Linear Park pavement for easy spins, then push out toward gravel when they want longer work. The Linear Park route is 9 km and gives riders 533 m of ascent, so it fits a long gran fondo day. The Amtrak Battle Creek route runs 85 km with 189 m of ascent. The Amtrak Battle Creek route covers 3 miles from State St W to W Michigan Ave. East Ave N, E Dr N, E Baseline Rd, and E Luce Rd hold the east-side gravel. Oakland Drive Hill is the local place to feel a climb.
June and July feel like the sharp end of the Battle Creek season. The Cheetah Chase 5K and The Youth Village 5K Run/Walk land in June, while the Cereal City Triathlon & Duathlon and Battle Creek Half Marathon and 5k land in July. Runners use those months for intervals, race checks, and steady trail miles before the calendar thins out. Cyclists use summer for gravel days, Linear Park spins, and longer pushes toward South Haven or Albion. December changes the mood, but the Tinsel Toes 5K keeps runners honest. Winter riding becomes more about choosing paved pathways, short loops, and workable gravel windows.