Blueberry Dash 5K
- Date Sat 1st August 2026
- Time 8:15AM EDT
- Location Frankfort, Michigan
- Price $35.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for the exhilarating Blueberry Dash 5K, taking place on Saturday, August 1, 2026, in the picturesque town of Frankfort, Benzie County! This vibrant event invites participants of all ages to run, walk, or stroll along a scenic course that showcases the beautiful shoreline of Crystal Lake. The professionally timed race kicks off at 8:15 a.m. from Bellows Park, where the friendly atmosphere and community spirit are sure to inspire everyone involved.
Registration is just $35, and the first 200 registrants will receive a special tee shirt! For those wanting to join the fun without the pressure of timing, a non-timed option is available from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., making this a family-friendly event perfect for all skill levels. Enjoy refreshments and fellowship in the Bellows Park pavilion after the race, and don't miss the chance to dance the night away at The Cabbage Shed with live music from K. Jones and the Benzie Playboys. Join us in supporting Benzie Senior Resources, as all proceeds from the event go towards helping local seniors stay healthy and engaged in their community. Don’t miss out on this fantastic day of fun and fitness!
Registration is just $35, and the first 200 registrants will receive a special tee shirt! For those wanting to join the fun without the pressure of timing, a non-timed option is available from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., making this a family-friendly event perfect for all skill levels. Enjoy refreshments and fellowship in the Bellows Park pavilion after the race, and don't miss the chance to dance the night away at The Cabbage Shed with live music from K. Jones and the Benzie Playboys. Join us in supporting Benzie Senior Resources, as all proceeds from the event go towards helping local seniors stay healthy and engaged in their community. Don’t miss out on this fantastic day of fun and fitness!
Organiser's Description
HOSTED BY: Benzie Senior Resources
Nonprofit Organization
Online registration: $35 (closes on Friday, August 1, 9 p.m.). Tee shirts available for the first 200 who register. IN-PERSON REGISTRATION ($35) AND PACKET/T-SHIRT PICKUP AT THE GATHERING PLACE SENIOR CENTER, 10579 MAIN ST., HONOR, MICHIGAN (NEXT TO PAPA J'S) FRIDAY, AUGUST 1ST FROM 5-7 P.M. REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP THE MORNING OF THE RACE WILL BE ON SITE AT BELLOWS PARK 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 Aldrich Timing, with an 8:15 a.m. shotgun start. 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 of25 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.
Those wishing to walk or run but not be timed, can begin any time between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m., and travel any length of the route. 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 can be picked up until 1 p.m. the day of the race, or will be mailed to you.
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: $35 (closes on Friday, August 1, 9 p.m.). Tee shirts available for the first 200 who register. IN-PERSON REGISTRATION ($35) AND PACKET/T-SHIRT PICKUP AT THE GATHERING PLACE SENIOR CENTER, 10579 MAIN ST., HONOR, MICHIGAN (NEXT TO PAPA J'S) FRIDAY, AUGUST 1ST FROM 5-7 P.M. REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP THE MORNING OF THE RACE WILL BE ON SITE AT BELLOWS PARK 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 Aldrich Timing, with an 8:15 a.m. shotgun start. 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 of25 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.
Those wishing to walk or run but not be timed, can begin any time between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m., and travel any length of the route. 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 can be picked up until 1 p.m. the day of the race, or will be mailed to you.
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.
Races
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Blueberry Dash 5K
Incl. T-Shirt to First 200 Individually Registered Participants
Sat 1st August 2026 (8:15AM EDT)
$35.00
OPENS 07 MAY 26
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Corner of Bellows Ave. and S. Shore E., Frankfort, 49635, MI, United States
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