10K races near Erie Township

MacQueen's Run For Your Life begins at MacQueen Orchards, guiding participants through the adjacent "apple Streets" before returning to the orchard grounds. The event features a 10K, 5K, Challenge event, and Kids Run. The 10K and Challenge commence early, followed by the 5K, and then the Kids Run. The 10K covers 6.2 miles, the 5K is 3.1 miles, and the Kids Run offers a dedicated orchard run for children. This event is part of Run Toledo’s holiday race season, encouraging costumes and fostering a playful atmosphere. The main races are open to all ages, with specific age requirements: 9 and up for the 10K and Challenge, 6 and up for the 5K, and 11 and under for the Kids Run. Presented by Phelan Orthodontics, this marks the 14th annual running, establishing it as a local fall tradition.

Spooky Sprint - Ann Arbor takes place in October at Kensington Metropark, featuring a half marathon, 10K, 5K, untimed 1-mile, kids' dash, and a virtual option. Bodies Race Company presents this event as part of its Holiday Series, designed for runners aiming for a personal best and families seeking a costume-welcoming fall activity. The longer races use chip timing with live results, while the 1-mile and kids' dash offer a relaxed pace. The half marathon begins in the morning, following park roads shaded by trees and paved trails around Maple Beach. The course has a fast, gently rolling terrain, avoiding steep hills. Costumes are welcome, and finishers will receive Halloween treats. Early registrants get race merchandise, including a custom bib, a designer shirt, and a medal. The kids' dash is open to children aged 10 and under, with a free option that does not include merchandise. Youth pricing is available for the 5K and 10K, making the shorter distances more accessible for families.

Turkey Trails-Toledo is a Thanksgiving morning 5K race and walk held at the Eastern Community YMCA on Pickle Road in Oregon, Ohio, near Toledo. The in-person 5K begins at 9am. Race-day registration and packet pickup are available starting at 7:30am. A virtual option is offered for those who wish to receive the shirt and support the YMCA Scholarship Fund without participating on-site. The course begins and ends at the YMCA, following a quick road route through city streets, with a water station provided. Runners can contend for overall, masters, grand masters, and age-group awards, while the walk remains non-competitive. The event embraces Thanksgiving traditions: the first male and female runners reaching the one-mile mark receive turkeys, costumes are judged in categories such as best turkey look-alike, and the finish area offers fruit, baked goods, sports drink, chip-timed results, and an awards ceremony.

The Hot Cocoa Race begins at 9:00 a.m. EST in Olander Park, Sylvania, Ohio. Participants can choose from a 10K run, a 5K run, a 1-mile run or walk, and a kids' 1-mile race. This is the tenth annual running of the family-friendly community event, sponsored by Sylvania Prevention Alliance. The 10K covers 6.2 miles, and the 5K covers 3.1 miles. Both 1-mile options accommodate walkers, children, and newer runners. The courses remain open to traffic, requiring participants to maintain regular road awareness instead of a closed course. Proceeds benefit youth programs encouraging healthy lifestyle choices. The finish area will provide hot cocoa, snacks, and age group awards.

This Mother's Day, join mothers, sisters, daughters, and your entire sisterhood. Husbands, brothers, fathers, and sons are welcome to support. Awards are for the ladies. Form Mother-Daughter, Three Generations of Women, or Family Teams! Kids Run participants earn a medal before post-race festivities.