Bunyan Battle 5K Run/Walk
From Great Lakes Race Management
- Date Sat 25th October 2025
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Brighton, Michigan
- Price $44.30 - $54.98
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the inaugural Bunyan Battle 5K Run/Walk, organized by Great Lakes Race Management! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 25, 2025, and join us at the picturesque Island Lake Recreation Area in Brighton, Michigan. This exciting event kicks off at 8:30 AM, providing the perfect way to energize your game day spirit as you lace up your sneakers and hit the scenic, paved course surrounded by stunning fall colors.
Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or a die-hard football fan, the Bunyan Battle 5K welcomes participants of all fitness levels. Show your team pride by sporting your favorite Michigan or Michigan State gear, as this friendly competition will not only have you racing for personal bests but also vying for the coveted Paul Bunyan Trophy! Enjoy features like chip-timed results, age group awards, and a fantastic Michigan-themed finisher medal. Don’t miss out on post-race refreshments and free race photos to capture your unforgettable day. Join us for a spirited celebration of community, fitness, and college football!
Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or a die-hard football fan, the Bunyan Battle 5K welcomes participants of all fitness levels. Show your team pride by sporting your favorite Michigan or Michigan State gear, as this friendly competition will not only have you racing for personal bests but also vying for the coveted Paul Bunyan Trophy! Enjoy features like chip-timed results, age group awards, and a fantastic Michigan-themed finisher medal. Don’t miss out on post-race refreshments and free race photos to capture your unforgettable day. Join us for a spirited celebration of community, fitness, and college football!
Organiser's Description
MALE SIGN BUNYAN BATTLE 5K RUN/WALK
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2025
ALARM CLOCK 8:30 AM START
ISLAND LAKE RECREATION AREA | BRIGHTON, MI
ABOUT THE RACE MALE SIGN
JOIN US FOR THE INAUGURAL "BUNYAN BATTLE 5K" AT ISLAND LAKE STATE PARK IN BRIGHTON, MI! (MUST HAVE A STATE PARK PASS FOR ENTRY).
GET READY TO KICK OFF GAME DAY IN THE BEST POSSIBLE WAY - WITH A RUN! THE BUNYAN BATTLE 5K RUN/WALK BRINGS FANS TOGETHER (AND SOMETIMES DIVIDES THEM ) AS MICHIGAN AND MICHIGAN STATE FOOTBALL FACE OFF LATER IN THE DAY. WHETHER YOU BLEED MAIZE AND BLUE OR GREEN AND WHITE, THIS RACE IS YOUR CHANCE TO SHOW YOUR COLORS AND SHOW OFF FOR YOUR TEAM BEFORE THE BIG GAME!
THE SCENIC COURSE AT ISLAND LAKE STATE PARK ON THE ISLAND LAKE TRAIL SHOWCASES FALL COLORS AT THEIR PEAK ON A COMPLETELY PAVED 5K COURSE. IT'S THE PERFECT SETTING FOR RUNNERS, WALKERS, AND FOOTBALL FANS ALIKE. THIS RACE IS FOR ALL FITNESS LEVELS!
_ WEAR YOUR FAVORITE FAN GEAR TO RACE IN! _
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
STOPWATCH CHIP TIMED 5K WITH LIVE RESULTS
OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS
DRI-FIT PARTICIPANT T-SHIRT (MICHIGAN THEMED SHIRT & MSU THEMED SHIRT!)
AWESOME FINISHER MEDAL (MICHIGAN THEMED MEDAL & MSU THEMED MEDAL)
FREE RACE PHOTOS
POST RACE REFRESHMENTS!
PACKET PICK-UP INFO
LOCATION: ISLAND LAKE RECREATION AREA
DAY: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH (RACE DAY)
ALARM CLOCK TIME: 6:30 AM 8:30 AM
5K Race Start Time:
5K Run/Walk 8:30 AM
SHOW OUT FOR YOUR TEAM AND WEAR YOUR FAVORITE GEAR!
REP YOUR TEAM! PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO WEAR THEIR FAVORITE MI OR MI STATE GEAR - LET'S SEE WHO TAKES THE WIN ON THE COURSE BEFORE KICKOFF!
THE BATTLE FOR BUNYAN CHALLENGE
_THE TOP 4 FASTEST MALE AND FEMALE TIMES FOR EACH TEAM (MICHIGAN VS. MICHIGAN STATE) WILL ACCRUE AND THE LOWEST AMOUNT OF TIME ELAPSED WILL WIN THE PAUL BUNYAN TROPHY! WE WILL BE KEEPING TRACK OF OUR TOP 4 QUALIFYING RUNNERS EACH YEAR, AS WELL AS KEEPING A RUNNING TIME FROM YEAR TO YEAR AS WELL AS A RUNNING ALL TIME RECORD FOR THE RACE._
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2025
ALARM CLOCK 8:30 AM START
ISLAND LAKE RECREATION AREA | BRIGHTON, MI
ABOUT THE RACE MALE SIGN
JOIN US FOR THE INAUGURAL "BUNYAN BATTLE 5K" AT ISLAND LAKE STATE PARK IN BRIGHTON, MI! (MUST HAVE A STATE PARK PASS FOR ENTRY).
GET READY TO KICK OFF GAME DAY IN THE BEST POSSIBLE WAY - WITH A RUN! THE BUNYAN BATTLE 5K RUN/WALK BRINGS FANS TOGETHER (AND SOMETIMES DIVIDES THEM ) AS MICHIGAN AND MICHIGAN STATE FOOTBALL FACE OFF LATER IN THE DAY. WHETHER YOU BLEED MAIZE AND BLUE OR GREEN AND WHITE, THIS RACE IS YOUR CHANCE TO SHOW YOUR COLORS AND SHOW OFF FOR YOUR TEAM BEFORE THE BIG GAME!
THE SCENIC COURSE AT ISLAND LAKE STATE PARK ON THE ISLAND LAKE TRAIL SHOWCASES FALL COLORS AT THEIR PEAK ON A COMPLETELY PAVED 5K COURSE. IT'S THE PERFECT SETTING FOR RUNNERS, WALKERS, AND FOOTBALL FANS ALIKE. THIS RACE IS FOR ALL FITNESS LEVELS!
_ WEAR YOUR FAVORITE FAN GEAR TO RACE IN! _
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
STOPWATCH CHIP TIMED 5K WITH LIVE RESULTS
OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS
DRI-FIT PARTICIPANT T-SHIRT (MICHIGAN THEMED SHIRT & MSU THEMED SHIRT!)
AWESOME FINISHER MEDAL (MICHIGAN THEMED MEDAL & MSU THEMED MEDAL)
FREE RACE PHOTOS
POST RACE REFRESHMENTS!
PACKET PICK-UP INFO
LOCATION: ISLAND LAKE RECREATION AREA
DAY: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH (RACE DAY)
ALARM CLOCK TIME: 6:30 AM 8:30 AM
5K Race Start Time:
5K Run/Walk 8:30 AM
SHOW OUT FOR YOUR TEAM AND WEAR YOUR FAVORITE GEAR!
REP YOUR TEAM! PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO WEAR THEIR FAVORITE MI OR MI STATE GEAR - LET'S SEE WHO TAKES THE WIN ON THE COURSE BEFORE KICKOFF!
THE BATTLE FOR BUNYAN CHALLENGE
_THE TOP 4 FASTEST MALE AND FEMALE TIMES FOR EACH TEAM (MICHIGAN VS. MICHIGAN STATE) WILL ACCRUE AND THE LOWEST AMOUNT OF TIME ELAPSED WILL WIN THE PAUL BUNYAN TROPHY! WE WILL BE KEEPING TRACK OF OUR TOP 4 QUALIFYING RUNNERS EACH YEAR, AS WELL AS KEEPING A RUNNING TIME FROM YEAR TO YEAR AS WELL AS A RUNNING ALL TIME RECORD FOR THE RACE._
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