About
Join us for our 17th Annual Fishtown 5K!
Race Information
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.
The in-person race registration features:
- Start to finish RFID Chip Timing (through Newton Timing & Race Services, of Davison)
- Corral starting line with fastest runners at the front
- Five year age categories
- Hydration stations throughout the course
- Post-race fuel
- Included in the Traverse City Track Club’s 2025 Grand Prix Series
You receive:
- Fishtown 5K logo tee (T-shirt cutoff is June 19, 2025)
- Fishtown 5K logo sticker
- Commemorative race bib
- Chance to win race medals unique to Fishtown
- Overall Female and Male winners receive a unique Fishtown 5K award
Age categories in five-year increments, starting at:
5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80+
Important dates:
- June 19: Last day to register to guarantee a race t-shirt is included in your packet
- July 18 @ 6pm: Last moment to register online
- July 18: Packet pickup for in-person registrants (see below for location and time)
- July 19: Race day! Register by 8:30am to have your race chip timed
Packet Pick-up:
- July 18: for in-person registrants 2 – 6pm in the Leland Library's - Munnecke Room (203 E Cedar St. Leland, MI)
- July 19: in Fishtown 7:30am to 9:00am
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at [email protected]