Lansing
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Run for the Holidays: The Playmakers’ Holiday Classic 5K
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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Run Wild at the Woldumar 5K Trail Race
Lace up your shoes and hit the trail at the Woldumar 5K Trail Race! This is a fantastic community event that brings together runners and hikers for a fun race through scenic woodlands, golden fields, and tranquil wetlands.
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Race to Restore: A Unique 5K in a Cemetery
Halloween races are the best. With cooler temperatures and festive atmospheres, they offer the perfect blend of fun and competition. After all, who wants to be beaten by a giant dinosaur? This year, Race to Restore 5K caught my eye. This race offers a unique experience as participants make their way through the historic Mount…
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Hustling for Hot Cider & Caramel Apples
Celebrate the season with the Hot Cider Hustle 5K. This race is set in the picturesque Hawk Island Park in Lansing, Michigan. The course includes beautiful views of vibrant autumn foliage and the tranquil lake. The best part? Once crossing the finish line, unique treats await! All participants receive hot cider and a tasty caramel…
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Hustling for Hot Cider & Caramel Apples
Celebrate the season with the Hot Cider Hustle 5K. This race is set in the picturesque Hawk Island Park in Lansing, Michigan. The course includes beautiful views of vibrant autumn foliage and the tranquil lake. The best part? Once crossing the finish line, unique treats await! All participants receive hot cider and a tasty caramel…
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Take a Hike in Lansing
You may think that hiking in the Lansing area means pavement pathways and a disconnect from nature, like most cities. But that’s not the case in Lansing. In fact, within a short drive, trail goers have access to many beautiful forested trails, right in the heart of nature.
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Participating in the Trail Town 5K
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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Hoppin’ Along the Hippity Hop 5K
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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Snowshoeing in a Winter Wonderland
Winter has been lacking in these parts this year. So when a large snowstorm finally rolls through, you can find skiers and snowshoers alike out on the trails. Woldumar Nature Center is one of my favorite mid-Michigan destinations to do just that.
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Here Be Dragons: Dragons in the Woods 5K
Finding a local 5K trail race is quite the feat. Most races in this area stick to the pavement. Dragons in the Woods is one of the few exceptions. It is 100% a trail race and takes place on one of my frequent stomping grounds – Birchfield Park.