Rankings · updated October 30, 2026

Best Races in Michigan

Ranked by composite score from public signals — no pay-to-play, ever. How scoring works →

Composite /100 · FLD field · HST history · CRD credentials · CHR character

  1. 1 Dexter-Ann Arbor Run Dexter, MI Jun 2027 USATF 63.6/100
  2. 2 44th Annual Reeds Lake Resolution Run Grand Rapids, MI Dec 2026 USATF 58.5/100
  3. 3 Amway River Bank Run Grand Rapids, MI May 2027 USATF 56.7/100
  4. 4 48th Annual Roseville Big Bird Run Roseville, MI Nov 2026 54.9/100
  5. 5 Detroit Auto Show 5K Detroit, MI Jan 2027 USATF 49.3/100
  1. 6 2027 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Kalamazoo, MI Apr 2027 USATF 49.0/100
  2. 7 18th Annual Gobbler Gallop Trail Run/Walk 1 Mile Saginaw, MI Nov 2026 47.3/100
  3. 8 16th Annual Rock CF Rivers Half Marathon Grosse Ile, MI Mar 2027 USATF 46.0/100
  4. 9 Love & Lean Walk/Run for Mental Health - 11th Annual Zeeland, MI Apr 2027 43.9/100
  5. 10 12th Annual Mighty Gobbler Troy, MI Nov 2026 USATF 41.9/100
  6. 11 7th Annual Hope House Detroit 5k at Belle Isle Detroit, MI Nov 2026 40.6/100

Longest-running in Michigan

3 races we can date but haven't measured enough of to score. Oldest first. What we measure →

  1. 1 51st Annual North American Vasa Festival of Races Traverse City, MI Feb 2027 1977 49 years running
  2. 2 15th Annual St Peter Turkey Trot 5K/10K Hemlock, MI Nov 2026 2012 14 years running
  3. 3 Boston Square Wellness Collective's 4th Annual Spring Into Action 5K Grand Rapids, MI Jun 2027 2024 2 years running

Also listed, not yet ranked

95 races we list but haven't measured enough of to score. By date. What we measure →

  1. 2026 RUNLUDINGTON Run For Your Lives 5k/10k Ludington, MI Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  2. Alger Heights Halloween 5k Grand Rapids, MI Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  3. Clare Pumpkin 5K Run/Walk 2026 Clare, MI Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  4. Corre con Los Muertos - Run with the Dead Jackson, MI Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  5. Candles & Calacas Día de los Muertos 5K Fun Run/Walk East Lansing, MI Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  6. 2026 Turkey Trot Supporting Active Faith Food Pantry South Lyon, MI Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  7. 2026 Veterans Day 5 Race Grand Rapids, MI Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  8. Amerman Family Fun Run Northville, MI Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  9. Bunyan Battle 5K Run/Walk Brighton, MI Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  10. 4Star 4Mile Race Detroit, MI Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  11. 2026 MITCA Michigan Meet of Champions Presented by Hoka (Team Michigan Senior Mid East Qualifier) Shepherd, MI Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  12. Burton Race Series Burton, MI Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  13. City of Burton Parks & Rec Veterans Honor Run 2026 Burton, MI Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  14. Coldwater National Honor Society Turkey Trot Coldwater, MI Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  15. Detroit PR City - 5K & Mile Detroit, MI Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  16. 2026 GVSU Turkey Trot Allendale, MI Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  17. 2026 ICCS Turkey Trot Imlay City, MI Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  18. 2026 Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run Saugatuck, MI Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  19. Belding Area Community Fund Turkey Trot Belding, MI Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  20. Blake's Holiday Hustle 5k Armada, MI Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  21. Blitzen the Dotte Wyandotte, MI Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  22. Dowagiac All Trail Turkey Trot Dowagiac, MI Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  23. 2026 Gobbler Gallop 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run Holly, MI Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  24. 2026 Wildcat Pride 5k Turkey Trot Lakeview, MI Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  25. Baker College "B" Thankful 5K Cadillac, MI Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  26. Bay City Miracle Field - 5K Gobble Wobble Bay City, MI Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  27. ConfluxCity Brewing Company's Turkey Trot 5K/ Family Fun Run Portland, MI Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  28. Dork Brothers Turkey Trot Alpena, MI Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  29. Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon and 7.5 Miler - MI Commerce Township, MI Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  30. Dashing Through Glenn Holiday Fun Run Glenn, MI Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  31. Fantasy 5K Howell, MI Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  32. Craig's Affordable Tools and Bobbie’s Staff present Turkey Trot, 2026 Luna Pier, MI Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  33. Annual Elf Run Bellaire Bellaire, MI Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  34. Candy Cane 5K Run Stevensville, MI Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  35. Charlevoix Hot Cocoa Run Charlevoix, MI Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  36. Dashing Through the Snow and Fire 5k Fowlerville, MI Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  37. JingleJog 2026 Fenton, MI Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  38. 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Michigan Harrison Township, MI Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  39. Candy Cane Course- Ann Arbor Ypsilanti, MI Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  40. Christmastown 5K Fun Run/Walk Frankenmuth, MI Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  41. Come Home to Alma for the Holidays - Jingle Bell 5K and 10K Alma, MI Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  42. Bayne's Apple Valley Dashing Through The Snow 5K Trail Run Saginaw, MI Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  43. Candy Cane Course - Lansing Lansing, MI Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  44. B.A.D Santa Trail 5K Leonard, MI Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  45. Candy Cane Course - Grand Rapids Caledonia, MI Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  46. Cote Dame Marie Ski Loppet Grayling, MI Jan 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  47. Betsie Bay Frozen 5K Frankfort, MI Feb 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  48. 2027 USA Triathlon Winter Nationals Frederic, MI Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  49. Clare Irish Festival Road Race Clare, MI Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  50. APX Run For Avalon Ann Arbor, MI Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  51. Carpe Diem - Carpe Noctem Half Marathon and 10K - MI Commerce Township, MI Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  52. DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, MI Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  53. Color Pop 5k Fun Run Lansing, MI Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  54. Bad Bunny 5K | Double Bunny 10K Leonard, MI Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  55. DefiPlate Games '27 Dexter, MI Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  56. DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  57. DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Lansing Lansing, MI Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  58. Black River Rat Race 2027 Holland, MI Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  59. Earth Day 5K Rochester, MI May 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  60. 2 Parks Trail Half Marathon and 5K Leonard, MI May 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  61. Algonac High School - Color Out Cancer Run 2026 Algonac, MI May 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  62. Angels' Place Race Clarkston, MI May 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  63. Detroit Mother's Day Run/Walk Detroit, MI May 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  64. Custer’s Last Stand Augusta, MI May 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  65. Crossroads Community Care 5K South Lyon, MI May 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  66. Dr. John Seaman Memorial 5k Run/Walk/Bike Vicksburg, MI May 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  67. 2027 Rotary Stride for S.T.R.I.V.E. 5K Cadillac, MI May 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  68. Bloomingdale High School Red, White & Blueberry Memorial Day 5k Run and Walk Bloomingdale, MI May 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  69. Epic Races' Island Lake Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike Brighton, MI Jun 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  70. "Bacon & Bubbles" 5K or 1 Mile to support A Beautiful ME® Port Huron, MI Jun 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  71. Another Clucking 5K Potterville, MI Jun 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  72. AuSable Valley Triathlon Mio, MI Jun 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  73. 2027 Palmer Park Event Series: 8K, 5K & 1 Mile Run & Walk Detroit, MI Jun 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  74. Cogs and Kegs Birmingham, MI Jun 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  75. 2026 LCWC Vitality 5K Lakeview, MI Jun 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  76. Elsie Dairy Dash Elsie, MI Jun 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  77. Ann Arbor Firecracker 5K: Run, Walk, or Ruck Ann Arbor, MI Jul 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  78. Beulah Firecracker 5K Beulah, MI Jul 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  79. Ann Arbor Tri, Du, & Aquabike Gregory, MI Jul 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  80. 12 Corners Wine Run 5k Benton Harbor, MI Jul 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  81. AuSable River Festival G.R.A. 10K & 5K Grayling, MI Jul 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  82. Country Mill Spiked Apple 5k Charlotte, MI Jul 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  83. Blueberry Dash 5K Frankfort, MI Aug 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  84. 2026 Lake Antoine Classic Iron Mountain, MI Aug 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  85. Chesaning Chamber of Commerce Dry-Tri Chesaning, MI Aug 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  86. Don't Engage 5K Walk and Run Lathrup Village, MI Aug 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  87. Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Ann Arbor Ypsilanti, MI Sep 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  88. Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5K/10K - Lansing Lansing, MI Sep 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  89. 2027 Holland Haven Marathon Holland, MI Sep 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  90. The Rooted Half Marathon | 10K | 5K and Ruck Lake Orion, MI Sep 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  91. Escanaba Fall Classic 5K Run/Walk Escanaba, MI Sep 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  92. Detroit Women's Half Marathon presented by Playa Bowls Detroit, MI Sep 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  93. Baby Steps 5k Run/Walk Kalamazoo Kalamazoo, MI Sep 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  94. Campfire 5K Almont, MI Sep 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  95. Bear Lake Ultra Lapeer, MI Oct 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data