Running Races in Traverse City, Michigan
15 upcoming races in Traverse City, updated nightly. For radius search from your exact zip, use the Race Finder.
Racing in Traverse City: what the calendar looks like
There are 15 upcoming races on the Traverse City calendar over the next 12 months, with race dates in 7 of the next 12 months. September is the busiest month, with 6 races. By race count, Traverse City ranks 8th among Michigan cities.
Of those, 10 offer a 5K, 3 offer a 10K and 3 offer a 50K. Where fees are published, the median entry in Traverse City is $25, close to the Michigan median of $25.
Races by month
- Sep 20266 races
- Oct 20262 races
- Nov 20262 races
- Dec 20261 race
- Feb 20271 race
- Apr 20271 race
- May 20272 races
September 2026
- Fri 9/4Loop The LakeTraverse City, MI · 4 Miles · 8 Miles · from $30 · register ↗
- Fri 9/11Northern Lights 5K Fun RunTraverse City, MI · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
- Sat 9/19More Than Four 5.04kTraverse City, MI · 5K · from $14 · register ↗
- Sat 9/19Peace Ranch Wilderness 5K/10K RunTraverse City, MI · 5K · 10K · from $40 · register ↗
- Sat 9/26Traverse City Trails Festival presented by Stone Hound BrewingTraverse City, MI · 28 Miles · 15 Miles · 2 Mile · Trail · from $15 · register ↗
- Sun 9/27Blue Ribbon Run/Walk for ZERO Prostate CancerTraverse City, MI · 4 Miles · from $30 · register ↗
October 2026
- Sat 10/10Farmland 5K, 10K, & Kid's RaceTraverse City, MI · 5K · 10K · 1 Mile · from $5 · register ↗
- Sat 10/31Zombie RunTraverse City, MI · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
November 2026
- Sat 11/7Iceman Cometh ChallengeTraverse City, MI · 30 Miles · 10 Mile · 1.5 Miles · from $70 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Traverse City Turkey TrotTraverse City, MI · 5K · 5 Miles · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
December 2026
- Sun 12/20TCTC Jingle Bell RunTraverse City, MI · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
February 2027
- Sat 2/1351st Annual North American Vasa Festival of RacesTraverse City, MI · 6K · 15K · 27K · from $5 · register ↗
April 2027
- Sun 4/11Mari Vineyards Wine Run 5kTraverse City, MI · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
May 2027
- Sat 5/1Mud, Sweat & Beers - The Sweet 16!!!Traverse City, MI · 25 Miles · 12 Miles · 14 Miles · 2 Mile · from $10 · registration closed · register ↗
- Fri 5/7Traverse City Trail Running FestivalTraverse City, MI · 10K · 5K · 25K · 50K · 75K · Trail · from $35 · register ↗
Where to stay in Traverse City
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