5K preteky v blízkosti Grand Ledge

Miles for Mentorship is a 5K walk or run at Hawk Island, starting and finishing at the Red Tail Shelter. This is the sixth annual edition and it supports Big Brothers Big Sisters Michigan Capital Region, with proceeds funding one-to-one mentoring relationships for local youth. The 5K follows an out-and-back course and is chip timed by the Michigan Running Foundation, with results posted during the race and online. Children age 12 and under can participate in the free Spooky Sprint Kids Run, where Halloween costumes are encouraged and every finisher receives a treat bag and medal. A virtual 5K option is also available for those who wish to support the event without attending in person at Hawk Island.

The MiCHN 5K & 1-mile run/walk takes place entirely within the Michigan State Capitol Complex in Lansing, utilizing concrete sidewalks and paved paths. It features a 5K run/walk beginning in the morning, followed an hour later by a 1-mile run/walk, accommodating families and walkers as integral participants. The 5K follows a three-loop course around the Capitol complex, allowing spectators to easily track runners and participants to anticipate the route. The event supports Homeschool Day At The Dome, uses RunSignup for registration, offers age-based pricing for children, teens, and adults, and provides shirts for early registrants. Awards are presented to the top three male and female finishers in age groups ranging from young children to those over 40.

Dragons in the Woods guides participants onto the Birchfield Park trails in Holt for a demanding autumn trail race. Now in its 13th year, the event accommodates both experienced trail runners and families aiming to complete the course at a run-walk pace. All proceeds benefit Island City Academy, a charter school in Eaton Rapids. Trophies are awarded to the overall and Masters champions, divided by gender. Age-group winners receive pint glasses, adding a local, relaxed character distinct from typical award ceremonies.

The Barn Run is a New England trail race series centered on working farms, offering spring and fall events in Dover, Massachusetts. It is presented as New England's first and only farm-based trail race series, with each event providing runners a choice of distances instead of a single set format. The courses guide runners past farm fields and onto forest trails, featuring races at Powissett Farm with short and longer options including 5k, 10k, 25k, and 26k distances. Spectators can enjoy farm attractions while runners are on course, and the series also highlights local farm programs and initiatives. Sun Multisport Events, an endurance event company based in Massachusetts, produces the races.

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.

The Playmakers Ghostly Gallop guides participants around Uncle John's farm in Saint Johns, Michigan, offering a 5K Run/Walk, a BOO Dash, and a 1 Mile Kids XC Race. This event is centered on Halloween-season racing, with the 5K taking place entirely off-road, giving it a cross-country feel rather than a street race. The course winds through corn stalks, pumpkin patches, and apple orchards, providing open farm vistas. Families are central to the event, with two short race options for children and cider and donuts available at the finish. Post-race activities include access to the taproom, tractor rides, a corn maze, live music, and food trucks. The Ghostly Gallop name carries local historical significance, with a 5K version previously supporting the Hudson Area Library as a fundraiser.

The Woldumar Trail Run is an annual early-morning trail event at Woldumar Nature Center in Delta Township, Michigan. Runners and walkers use natural paths through the woods and along the Grand River, making the race feel like a run through the center’s land rather than a road race adjacent to a park. The event is the nature center’s largest fundraiser of the year, attracting about 250 participants. It originated from an idea by members and volunteers. The field now includes adults on the main trail routes and younger runners in the Delta Dental Muskrat Mile, a one-mile course designed for aspiring athletes.

Silver Bells 5K Race je 5K beh alebo prechádzka cez centrum Lansing, Michigan. Koná sa počas sviatkov ako súčasť Silver Bells in the City, čo je hlavné sviatočné podujatie v Lansing. Preteky štartujú o 9:00 AM Eastern a sú otvorené pre účastníkov do 99 rokov. Sponzorujú to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan a Blue Care Network, pričom výťažok ide pre Chris and Louise Holman Foundation a Silver Bells in the City. Trať je vyznačená 5K v centre Lansing. Výdaj štartových balíčkov je na Capitol Lawn a parkovanie na uliciach City of Lansing je zadarmo. Súčasťou podujatia je aj súťaž o najlepší kostým s kategóriami 'holiday traditional', 'festive sweater' a 'holiday movie'. Súťažiaci sa hlásia v stane Blue Cross Blue Shield pred pretekmi. Ocenenia sú pre prvých troch v každej päťročnej vekovej kategórii. Podujatie už vyzbieralo viac ako $58,000 pre lokálne organizácie, ktoré pomáhajú ohrozeným mladým ľuďom v Mid-Michigan.

Lansing Turkey Trot sa začína na Deň vďakyvzdania ráno na Grand Ave pred budovou Gannon Building na Lansing Community College. Tento 5K beh/prechádzka sa koná v centre Lansing, Michigan, a láka viac ako 5 000 účastníkov z Michiganu a iných regiónov. Na štarte je to zámerne voľnejšie: bežci aj chodci môžu prebehnúť štartovou čiarou v krátkom čase po deviatej ráno, s tým, že čipová časomiera sa spustí, až keď prejdeš cez podložky. Rýchlejší bežci by sa mali postaviť dopredu, zatiaľ čo chodci a rodiny môžu štartovať vzadu a ísť si svojím tempom. Trasa dlhá 3.1 míle začína a končí na Lansing Community College, prechádza cez centrum Lansing a míňa vianočný stromček pri State Capitol. Preteky sú pre rôznych účastníkov, od súťažiacich bežcov, ktorí chcú získať ocenenia v celkovom poradí, masters, grand masters a vekových kategóriách, až po rodiny, ktoré si z toho urobia svoju sviatočnú rannú prechádzku. Tričká s dlhým rukávom sú už zvykom a je tu aj možnosť virtuálnej účasti, vrátane zaslaného trička a štartového čísla pre tých, ktorí sa nemôžu zúčastniť osobne. Podujatie je hlavnou zbierkou pre Michigan Running Foundation, pričom vyzbierané peniaze a príspevky idú na podporu mládežníckych bežeckých programov po celom Michigane.

The Ugly Sweater 5k is a holiday-themed 5k fun run offered both in-person and virtually. Participants can register, don their festive attire, and use the event as a relaxed way to stay active during winter while fundraising for food relief. The in-person race benefits local food banks, such as the Greater Lansing Food Bank, while virtual participants support Feeding America. The cause is a core focus: race information highlights a significant increase in U.S. food insecurity, affecting millions and particularly children. The event welcomes runners, walkers, and those seeking festive exercise, not solely competitive racers, making the ugly sweater a key element.

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.