Barryton Lilac Festival 5K - presented by Corewell Health
- Date Sun 7th June 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Barryton, Michigan
- Price $33.38
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a vibrant celebration at the Barryton Lilac Festival 5K on Sunday, June 7, 2026, held in the charming town of Barryton, Mecosta! This exciting event offers a flat and friendly course, making it perfect for both speedsters and leisurely walkers. Participants will be thrilled to know that this unique race is the only one in America where every finisher receives a beautiful lilac seedling, creating a lasting memory of the day.
The Lilac Festival is a fantastic weekend of family fun, kicking off on Friday, June 5, with an array of activities including a lively parade at 11 a.m. on Saturday, a car show, and captivating performances like a juggling act. The vendor and craft show will be bustling from Friday through Sunday, offering something for everyone. Don't miss the chance to join the community as the festival culminates with the 5K run/walk at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday. With awards for overall male and female winners and the top two in each age group, plus a guaranteed t-shirt for early registrants, this is an event not to be missed. Be sure to register by May 23 to secure your t-shirt and join in
The Lilac Festival is a fantastic weekend of family fun, kicking off on Friday, June 5, with an array of activities including a lively parade at 11 a.m. on Saturday, a car show, and captivating performances like a juggling act. The vendor and craft show will be bustling from Friday through Sunday, offering something for everyone. Don't miss the chance to join the community as the festival culminates with the 5K run/walk at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday. With awards for overall male and female winners and the top two in each age group, plus a guaranteed t-shirt for early registrants, this is an event not to be missed. Be sure to register by May 23 to secure your t-shirt and join in
Organiser's Description
The Lilac Festival 5k run/walk is a great event for all. Nice flat course for speedsters or walkers. The only race in America where every finisher gets a lilac seedling!
The LILAC FESTIVAL is a chance for families to come out and do something fun, as a hometown, family-friendly event. The fun begins on Friday June 5 and continues all weekend. Saturday the festival gets into full swing with the parade at 11 a.m. Other events on Saturday include a car show, and a great juggling act. The vendor and craft show will be available Friday through Sunday. JOIN US ON SUNDAY AS THE FESTIVAL WRAPS UP WITH THE 5K RUN/WALK! The run/walk will begin at 8:30 a.m.
Awards - Overall male and female and top 2 in each age group:
T-SHIRT included with early registration entries. (You must register by May 23 to guarantee a t-shirt.)
FINISHER AWARDS for everyone - a lilac seedling!
PACKET PICK UP race day morning starting at 7:30 am
PROCEEDS support the Lilac Festival.
Please, no dogs on the course or at race HQ.
The LILAC FESTIVAL is a chance for families to come out and do something fun, as a hometown, family-friendly event. The fun begins on Friday June 5 and continues all weekend. Saturday the festival gets into full swing with the parade at 11 a.m. Other events on Saturday include a car show, and a great juggling act. The vendor and craft show will be available Friday through Sunday. JOIN US ON SUNDAY AS THE FESTIVAL WRAPS UP WITH THE 5K RUN/WALK! The run/walk will begin at 8:30 a.m.
Awards - Overall male and female and top 2 in each age group:
T-SHIRT included with early registration entries. (You must register by May 23 to guarantee a t-shirt.)
FINISHER AWARDS for everyone - a lilac seedling!
PACKET PICK UP race day morning starting at 7:30 am
PROCEEDS support the Lilac Festival.
Please, no dogs on the course or at race HQ.
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.38 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th June 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$33.38
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195 Rose Ave, Barryton, 49305, MI, United States
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