Barryton Lilac Festival 5K - presented by Corewell Health
- Date Sun 8th June 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Barryton, Michigan
- Price $33.38
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Barryton Lilac Festival 5K on Sunday, June 8, 2025, in the charming town of Barryton, Mecosta! This family-friendly event features a delightful 5K run/walk that welcomes participants of all ages and abilities. With a nice flat course, it's perfect for both speedsters and leisurely walkers. Unique to this race, every finisher will receive a lilac seedling, making it a memorable experience.
The festivities kick off on Friday, June 6, and continue throughout the weekend, culminating in the exciting 5K event on Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. Saturday will be packed with fun activities including a lively parade at 11 a.m., a car show, and an entertaining juggling act, alongside a vendor and craft show running from Friday through Sunday. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this joyful celebration, and remember to register by May 25 to secure your T-shirt! Join us for a day of community spirit, fun, and fitness at the Barryton Lilac Festival 5K!
The festivities kick off on Friday, June 6, and continue throughout the weekend, culminating in the exciting 5K event on Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. Saturday will be packed with fun activities including a lively parade at 11 a.m., a car show, and an entertaining juggling act, alongside a vendor and craft show running from Friday through Sunday. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this joyful celebration, and remember to register by May 25 to secure your T-shirt! Join us for a day of community spirit, fun, and fitness at the Barryton Lilac Festival 5K!
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 6 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 9:00 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 25 to guarantee a t-shirt.)
FINISHER AWARDS for everyone - a lilac seedling!
PACKET PICK UP race day morning starting at 8:00 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 6 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 9:00 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 25 to guarantee a t-shirt.)
FINISHER AWARDS for everyone - a lilac seedling!
PACKET PICK UP race day morning starting at 8:00 am
PROCEEDS support the Lilac Festival.
Please, no dogs on the course or at race HQ.
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