Registration opens Sunday, February 1st, 2026
https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Leland/Fishtown5K
In-person race features:
Starting and finishing in the heart of Fishtown, gradual climbs and graceful descents make our chip-timed 5K ideal for the serious runner or the whole family. Runners, walkers, strollers and leashed dogs are all welcome. Rain or shine.
- Start to finish RFID Chip Timing (through Newton Timing & Race Services, of Davison)
- Corral starting line with fastest runners at the front
- Hydration stations throughout the course
- Post-race fuel
- Included in the Traverse City Track Club’s 2026 Grand Prix Series
- Five year age categories starting at:
5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80+
You receive:
- Fishtown 5K logo tee (T-shirt cutoff is June 18, 2026)
- Fishtown 5K logo sticker
- Commemorative race bib
- Chance to win early-registration prizes
- Chance to win race medals unique to Fishtown
- Our special Fishtown 5K medals are awarded to the top three male & female finishers in each age category
- Overall Female and Male winners receive a unique Fishtown 5K award
- New this Year—Masters AWARDS! Presented to best overall runners age 40 and older.
The official race route will be marked, but here’s a map to help you plan your race Fishtown 5K – Route Map
Love the Fishtown 5K, but “Can’t Be Here”?
You can sign up for the Fishtown 5K and have a race packet mailed to you the week after the race. Provided you sign up before June 19, (or as long as supplies last) you’ll get a super cool Fishtown 5K t-shirt, race logo sticker and bib. Packets will be sent via US Mail, so please be certain to confirm your mailing address! A shipping cost of $7.00 will be added.
You receive:
- Fishtown 5K logo tee (T-shirt cutoff is June 18, 2026)
- Fishtown 5K logo sticker
- Commemorative race bib
- Chance to win early-registration prizes
This is not a virtual event, but we’d still love to see photos of you wearing your race shirt.
Follow us and share the joy! Fishtown5K, #RunForFishtown, #AJoyfulRun
Important dates:
June 1: Registration price increases $5
June 18: **Last day to register to guarantee a race t-shirt is included in your packet
- If you want to secure a race t-shirt and size you must register by this date. We will be ordering some additional t-shirts but they will be first-come first-serve.
July 17: Packet pickup for in-person registrants (see below for location and time)
- 6pm: Last moment to register online
July 18: Race day! Register by 8:30am to have your race chip timed
Packet Pick-up:
July 17: for in-person registrants 2pm – 6pm in the Leland Library’s – Munnecke Room (203 E Cedar St. Leland, MI)
July 18: in Fishtown 7:30am – 9am
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- Any packets not claimed will be available at the FPS office, Monday-Friday, 10am – 4pm until July 31.
Become a Sponsor!
Fishtown 5K Sponsorships offer businesses, organizations and families a great promotional opportunity while also helping preserve Fishtown now and forever. For more information, please view our 2026 Sponsorship Opportunities, call 231-256-8878 or email Summer Meyer at smeyer@fishtownmi.org
Social Media:
Unite in support of Fishtown via social media with snapshots of your Friends of Fishtown 5K experience. Follow us and share your moment!
#Fishtown5K, #RunForFishtown, #AJoyfulRun
All proceeds from the Fishtown 5K go towards preserving historic Fishtown—the place, the stories and the Great Lakes fishing tradition. Join us in Fishtown, Leland, and be a joyful runner for Fishtown!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Award Sponsor – $3,000 level (1 available)
Presenting Sponsors – $2,000 level (2 available)
Buoy Sponsors – $1,000 level (5 available)
Whitefish Sponsors – $500 level (open availability)
