Tag: 5k
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Run for the Holidays: The Playmakers’ Holiday Classic 5K
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Forget the eggnog. Kick off the holidays with a festive 5k! Everyone knows the holiday season is a time for family, cheer, and…running. The Playmakers’ Holiday Classic captures the spirit of the season perfectly. No clocks, no bibs, just pure fun.
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A Michigan Trail Experience: Deer Fly 5
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Don’t be afraid of the name. You’re more likely to encounter mosquitoes than deer flies on this unique and fun trail 5K. The Deer Fly 5 occurs on the pretty, forested trails at Lake Lansing North Park in Haslett, Michigan.
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Participating in the Trail Town 5K
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Spend a Saturday morning racing on the Lansing River Trail during the Trail Town 10K and 5K event. Enjoy scenic views of the Grand River, wildlife sightings, and help support the maintenance and expansion of the Lansing River Trail.
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A Fast and Fun 5K: Elise Dairy Dash
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I signed up for the cowbells but I’ll be back for the community. This fun and fast 5K takes runners and walkers through downtown Elise, Michigan during the Elise Dairy Festival. Beginning at 7:30 a.m. to beat the summer heat, this fun and energetic race is great for all ages…
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Hoppin’ Along the Hippity Hop 5K
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The Hippity Hop 5K has become an annual tradition for me. This was my fourth year participating. This year was especially challenging as severe flooding made it impossible to follow the typical route, which ended up being a blessing.
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Dash Through Snow and Fire
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Dash through snow and ice with this fast, fun, and unique 5k. Snow decided not to make an appearance this year but there was plenty of fire to make up for it. With hot air balloons kicking off the race, this 5k is one of a kind.
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Running for Cancer at the MSU Relay Turkey Trot
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Raising funds for cancer and running? Sign me up! The MSU Relay Turkey Trot 5K, hosted at Michigan State University, was a last minute addition to my fall race roster. It was an easy race for a great cause.
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Running a 5k on a Golf Course: Halloween Links 5K
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When I signed up for the 1st Annual Halloween Links 5K, I never imagined that it would be on the actual golf course. Taking place at the Forest Akers East Golf Course in East Lansing, Michigan, this is one of the most unique 5Ks I have ran.
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A Twilight 5k
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Take a run along the Grand River with the Twilight Run/Walk 5K. This was my 2nd year participating in this race and I can’t wait to run it again.