Friends of Fishtown 5K

Join us for our 16th Annual Fishtown 5K! 

For more information about our race, please visit our website: www.fishtownmi.org/2024-friends-of-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 includes: Race day, Saturday, July 20 at 9:00 a.m.RFID Chip Timing (through Newton Timing & Race Services, of Davison)Included in the Traverse City Track Club’s 2024 Grand Prix SeriesCorral starting line with fastest runners at the front You receive: Fishtown 5K logo tee  Hydration stations throughout the coursePost-race fuelCommemorative race bibFishtown 5K logo stickerChance to win race medals unique to FishtownChance to win early-registration prizesOverall Female and Male winners receive a unique 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+

Our medals are awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each age category. 

The official race route will be marked, but here’s a map to help you plan your race Fishtown 5K - Route Map

Important dates:

June 20: Last day to register to guarantee a race t-shirt is included in your packet**

July 18 by 11:59pm: Last moment to register online

July 20: Race day! Register by 8:30am to have your race chip timed

Packet Pick-up: July 19:  for in-person registrants 2 – 6pm in the Leland Library's - Munnecke Room (203 E Cedar St. Leland, MI)July 20:  in Fishtown 7:30am to 9:00am – Any packets not claimed will be available at the FPS office, Monday-Friday, after July 20th race day.

**If you want to secure a race t-shirt you must register by this date. We will be ordering a few additional t-shirts but they will be first-come first-serve.

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 Sponsorship Opportunities, call 231-256-8878 or email Summer Meyer at [email protected]

Social Media:

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