Friends of Fishtown 5K
July 18, 2026
Historic Fishtown, Leland, MI 49654 US
Join us for our 18th Annual Fishtown 5K! July 18, 2026. 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.
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 increase
- June 18: Last day to register to guarantee a race t-shirt is included in your packet.
- 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
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 Sponsorship Opportunities, call 231-256-8878 or email Summer Meyer at [email protected]
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
