5K races near Coldwater

The Grosvenor Gobble 5K Run/Walk begins and ends at the Historic Grosvenor House in Jonesville, Michigan. This local 5K run and walk supports the ongoing restoration of the Grosvenor House, a nonprofit museum that is 150 years old. The course departs the house, circles the Jonesville School grounds, and returns to the house to conclude. Participants are encouraged to wear costumes, and the event includes a playful pre-race "wobble" before the "gobble." Trophies are awarded to the fastest male and female finishers, with age-and-gender medals presented to participants from children up to those in their 80s.

The St. Joseph Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving 5K run/walk in St. Joseph, Michigan. The start and finish are at the Margaret B. Upton Arboretum. This event is designed for runners and walkers, allowing families, friends, and local participants to enjoy a short holiday-morning outing before Thanksgiving activities commence. The route passes local waterfront landmarks such as Silver Beach Pizza, Shadowland, the Carousel, and the beaches near Lake Michigan. The finish area will feature music, refreshments, and awards. Registration is open until race day, with an entry fee of $40.

The Tinsel Toes 5K is a holiday 5K in Battle Creek, Michigan. It begins at Full Blast and proceeds through downtown after dark. This family fun run winds through the city’s Festival of Lights displays. Runners, walkers, and strollers are welcome. The event is untimed, focusing on moving through the lights together and raising money for Girls on the Run of Calhoun County. The route incorporates downtown roads, sidewalks, and the Linear Path, passing nearly all light displays, including the 12 Days of Christmas. Cereal City Athletics organizes the race, emphasizing downtown Battle Creek, friends, family, fitness, and holiday enjoyment. The competitive aspect is lighthearted: awards are given for the Ugliest Sweater, Most Festive, Most Festive Family or Group, Most Lit Up, and Most Festive Volunteer, with judging at the Girls on the Run table. Photo booths and free course photos integrate costumes and light-up outfits into the event.

The Holiday Hustle is a December race series in Dexter, Michigan, offering distances from a 1 Mile dash and 5K to a half marathon and 13.1 Mile relay. The shorter races guide participants through neighborhood holiday light displays, while the longer events begin and end at Erratic Ale Co. The half marathon and relay follow the B2B Trail through Hudson Mills before returning to the brewery. All finishers receive chip timing, official results, medals, award eligibility, and snacks. Those completing the longer races also get a finish area with a fire pit and a cold beer.