Blueberry Dash 5K
- Date Sat 1st August 2026
- Time 8:15AM EDT
- Location Frankfort, Michigan
- Price $40.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day at the Blueberry Dash 5K happening on Saturday, August 1st, 2026, in the scenic town of Frankfort, Benzie! This lively event promises to offer fun for the whole family, whether you're a competitive runner or a leisurely walker. The race kicks off with a shotgun start at 8:15 a.m. for those wishing to be timed, while participants who prefer a more relaxed pace can join anytime between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. The picturesque course runs along the tranquil South Shore Drive E., providing breathtaking views of Crystal Lake, making it a perfect backdrop for your 5K journey.
Participants can enjoy the camaraderie of fellow runners and walkers, with age-level certificates awarded to both men and women. Plus, the first 200 registrants will receive exclusive tee shirts! After crossing the finish line, celebrate your achievement with refreshments and fellowship at the Bellows Park pavilion. With a focus on community and wellness, all proceeds from the Blueberry Dash support Benzie Senior Resources, helping seniors in Benzie County live healthy, independent lives. Don't miss out on the pre-race festivities at The Cabbage Shed in Elberta, where you can dance
Participants can enjoy the camaraderie of fellow runners and walkers, with age-level certificates awarded to both men and women. Plus, the first 200 registrants will receive exclusive tee shirts! After crossing the finish line, celebrate your achievement with refreshments and fellowship at the Bellows Park pavilion. With a focus on community and wellness, all proceeds from the Blueberry Dash support Benzie Senior Resources, helping seniors in Benzie County live healthy, independent lives. Don't miss out on the pre-race festivities at The Cabbage Shed in Elberta, where you can dance
Organiser's Description
HOSTED BY: Benzie Senior Resources
Nonprofit Organization
Online registration: $40 (closes on Friday, August 1, 9 p.m.). Tee shirts available for the first 200 who register. REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP THE NIGHT BEFORE THE RACE ON SITE AT THE PAVILLION IN BELLOWS PARK FROM 5-7 P.M., AND ALSO THE MORNING OF THE RACE FROM 7:00 - 8:00 A.M. (Online registration processing fees are covered by the orgaization).
The course begins and ends near the pavillion in Bellows Park. The race will be professionally timed by Rotpac Racing of Detroit. Shotgun start for runners or walkers wishing to be timed, is at 8:15 a.m. Walkers and runners not wishing to be timed can begin at any between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. The course is an out-and-back (turnaround point marked on the course) using South Shore Drive E. along the shoreline of Crystal Lake. South Shore Drive is a low-traffic, residential roadway with an enforced speed limit of 25 mph. The roadway will not be closed to traffic during the race. Law enforcement will monitor speed, and a courtesy car will move continually through the race route.
Walkers and runners not wishing to be timed can walk any length of the course. This is family friendly event, with strollers and mobility devices welcome. Children up to age 17 may accompany parents or guardians at no charge. Age level certificates for men and women will be available, and will be mailed to contestants.
Participants may park away from the race start line in Bellows park, and along non-private property on Bellows Ave., S Shore Drive E, and Thomas Road. Parking is limited, and we encourage participants to ride-share or have family members or friends provide drop-off and pickup. Please do not park with wheels encroaching any private properties.
Enjoy a time of fellowship and refreshment after your run or walk, in the Bellows Park pavillion!
All proceeds of this race support the work of Benzie Senior Resources, in their effort to help Benzie County adults 60 and older remain healthy, intellectually and socially engaged, and living independently in their own homes.
Join us the night of the race at The Cabbage Shed in Elberta, to dance to the music of K. Jones and the Benzie Playboys, from 7-9 p.m. No cover charge, but donations supporting Benzie Senior Resources will be gratefully received. Benzie Bus provides shuttle service between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. between Elberta's Waterfront Park and The Cabbage Shed. There will be signage for the shuttle.
Nonprofit Organization
Online registration: $40 (closes on Friday, August 1, 9 p.m.). Tee shirts available for the first 200 who register. REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP THE NIGHT BEFORE THE RACE ON SITE AT THE PAVILLION IN BELLOWS PARK FROM 5-7 P.M., AND ALSO THE MORNING OF THE RACE FROM 7:00 - 8:00 A.M. (Online registration processing fees are covered by the orgaization).
The course begins and ends near the pavillion in Bellows Park. The race will be professionally timed by Rotpac Racing of Detroit. Shotgun start for runners or walkers wishing to be timed, is at 8:15 a.m. Walkers and runners not wishing to be timed can begin at any between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. The course is an out-and-back (turnaround point marked on the course) using South Shore Drive E. along the shoreline of Crystal Lake. South Shore Drive is a low-traffic, residential roadway with an enforced speed limit of 25 mph. The roadway will not be closed to traffic during the race. Law enforcement will monitor speed, and a courtesy car will move continually through the race route.
Walkers and runners not wishing to be timed can walk any length of the course. This is family friendly event, with strollers and mobility devices welcome. Children up to age 17 may accompany parents or guardians at no charge. Age level certificates for men and women will be available, and will be mailed to contestants.
Participants may park away from the race start line in Bellows park, and along non-private property on Bellows Ave., S Shore Drive E, and Thomas Road. Parking is limited, and we encourage participants to ride-share or have family members or friends provide drop-off and pickup. Please do not park with wheels encroaching any private properties.
Enjoy a time of fellowship and refreshment after your run or walk, in the Bellows Park pavillion!
All proceeds of this race support the work of Benzie Senior Resources, in their effort to help Benzie County adults 60 and older remain healthy, intellectually and socially engaged, and living independently in their own homes.
Join us the night of the race at The Cabbage Shed in Elberta, to dance to the music of K. Jones and the Benzie Playboys, from 7-9 p.m. No cover charge, but donations supporting Benzie Senior Resources will be gratefully received. Benzie Bus provides shuttle service between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. between Elberta's Waterfront Park and The Cabbage Shed. There will be signage for the shuttle.
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Blueberry Dash 5K
Incl. T-Shirt to First 200 Individually Registered Participants
Sat 1st August 2026 (8:15AM EDT)
$40.00
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Corner of Bellows Ave. and S. Shore E., Frankfort, 49635, MI, United States
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