Blueberry Dash 5K
- Date Sat 7th August 2027
- Time 8:15AM EDT
- Location Frankfort, Michigan
- Price $40.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the Blueberry Dash 5K happening on Saturday, August 7th, 2027, in the picturesque town of Frankfort, Benzie! This vibrant event invites runners and walkers of all abilities to enjoy a scenic out-and-back course along the stunning shoreline of Crystal Lake, starting and finishing near the Pavilion in Bellows Park. Participants can kick off their day with registration and packet pick-up from 6:45 to 8:00 a.m., with a shotgun start for timed runners and walkers at 8:15 a.m. The atmosphere is family-friendly, welcoming strollers and mobility devices, and children up to age 17 can join for free!
Don’t miss out on the chance to snag a tee shirt—available for the first 300 registrants—for just $40 if you register online before 8:00 a.m. on race day. After the race, enjoy a delightful time of fellowship and refreshments at the Pavilion, and stick around for an evening of music at The Cabbage Shed in Elberta, featuring K. Jones and the Benzie Playboys from 7-9 p.m. All proceeds from the Blueberry Dash 5K support
Don’t miss out on the chance to snag a tee shirt—available for the first 300 registrants—for just $40 if you register online before 8:00 a.m. on race day. After the race, enjoy a delightful time of fellowship and refreshments at the Pavilion, and stick around for an evening of music at The Cabbage Shed in Elberta, featuring K. Jones and the Benzie Playboys from 7-9 p.m. All proceeds from the Blueberry Dash 5K support
Organiser's Description
HOSTED BY: Benzie Senior Resources
Nonprofit Organization
Online registration: $40 (closes on Saturday, Aug. 7, 8:00 a.m.). Tee shirts available for the first 300 who register. REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP IS ON SITE AT THE PAVILLION IN BELLOWS PARK THE MORNING OF THE RACE FROM 6:45 - 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 9:00 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. Watch for updates here, or on the Blueberry Dash 5K Facebook page.
Nonprofit Organization
Online registration: $40 (closes on Saturday, Aug. 7, 8:00 a.m.). Tee shirts available for the first 300 who register. REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP IS ON SITE AT THE PAVILLION IN BELLOWS PARK THE MORNING OF THE RACE FROM 6:45 - 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 9:00 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. Watch for updates here, or on the Blueberry Dash 5K Facebook page.
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Blueberry Dash 5K
Incl. T-Shirt to First 300 Individually Registered Participants
Sat 7th August 2027 (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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