Bunyan Battle 5K Run/Walk
From Great Lakes Race Management
- Date Sat 7th November 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Brighton, Michigan
- Price $54.98 - $60.31
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the 2nd Annual Bunyan Battle 5K Run/Walk, organized by Great Lakes Race Management! This exciting event will take place on Saturday, November 7th, 2026, at the beautiful Island Lake State Recreation Area in Brighton, Michigan. As the leaves turn vibrant colors, participants will enjoy a scenic out-and-back course on a completely paved 5K trail, perfect for runners and walkers of all fitness levels.
Join fellow fans as you kick off the game day festivities before Michigan takes on Michigan State in a thrilling football showdown later that day. Not only will you be able to show off your team spirit by wearing your favorite gear, but you'll also receive a custom dri-fit race shirt, a commemorative race bib, and a unique finisher medal to celebrate your achievement! Registration includes a chip-timed race with live results, overall and age group awards, plus delicious post-race refreshments. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to combine fitness and football camaraderie—mark your calendars for November 7th and get ready to battle it out on the course!
Join fellow fans as you kick off the game day festivities before Michigan takes on Michigan State in a thrilling football showdown later that day. Not only will you be able to show off your team spirit by wearing your favorite gear, but you'll also receive a custom dri-fit race shirt, a commemorative race bib, and a unique finisher medal to celebrate your achievement! Registration includes a chip-timed race with live results, overall and age group awards, plus delicious post-race refreshments. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to combine fitness and football camaraderie—mark your calendars for November 7th and get ready to battle it out on the course!
Bunyan Battle 5K Run/Walk
Sat 7th November 2026
Organiser's Description
BUNYAN BATTLE 5K RUN/WALK MALE SIGN
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH, 2026
ISLAND LAKE STATE RECREATION AREA | BRIGHTON, MI _(MUST HAVE A MI STATE PARK PASS FOR ENTRY)_
ABOUT THE RACE FEMALE SIGN
JOIN US FOR THE 2ND ANNUAL "BUNYAN BATTLE 5K" AT ISLAND LAKE STATE PARK IN BRIGHTON, MI!
GET READY TO KICK OFF GAMEDAY 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.
THE SCENIC OUT AND BACK 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 AND ALL FANS!
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
STOPWATCH CHIP TIMED RACE WITH LIVE RESULTS
CUSTOM DRI-FIT RACE SHIRT (UPGRADE TO TANK TOP FOR $5)
COMMEMORATIVE RACE BIB
CUSTOM FINISHER MEDAL
OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS
FREE RACE PHOTOS
POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS
PACKET PICK-UP INFO:
LOCATION: ISLAND LAKE RECREATION AREA
DAY: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH (RACE DAY)
ALARM CLOCK TIME: 6:30 AM 8:45 AM
Race Start Time:
5K Run/Walk 9AM
SHOW OUT FOR YOUR TEAM AND WEAR YOUR FAVORITE FAN GEAR!
REP YOUR TEAM! PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO WEAR REP THEIR FAVORITE TEAMS SWAG.
WHO REALLY HAS THE BEST IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN? GO TOW TO TOE WITH YOUR IN-STATE FOE'S!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH, 2026
ISLAND LAKE STATE RECREATION AREA | BRIGHTON, MI _(MUST HAVE A MI STATE PARK PASS FOR ENTRY)_
ABOUT THE RACE FEMALE SIGN
JOIN US FOR THE 2ND ANNUAL "BUNYAN BATTLE 5K" AT ISLAND LAKE STATE PARK IN BRIGHTON, MI!
GET READY TO KICK OFF GAMEDAY 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.
THE SCENIC OUT AND BACK 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 AND ALL FANS!
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
STOPWATCH CHIP TIMED RACE WITH LIVE RESULTS
CUSTOM DRI-FIT RACE SHIRT (UPGRADE TO TANK TOP FOR $5)
COMMEMORATIVE RACE BIB
CUSTOM FINISHER MEDAL
OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS
FREE RACE PHOTOS
POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS
PACKET PICK-UP INFO:
LOCATION: ISLAND LAKE RECREATION AREA
DAY: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH (RACE DAY)
ALARM CLOCK TIME: 6:30 AM 8:45 AM
Race Start Time:
5K Run/Walk 9AM
SHOW OUT FOR YOUR TEAM AND WEAR YOUR FAVORITE FAN GEAR!
REP YOUR TEAM! PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO WEAR REP THEIR FAVORITE TEAMS SWAG.
WHO REALLY HAS THE BEST IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN? GO TOW TO TOE WITH YOUR IN-STATE FOE'S!
Races
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Wolverine 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $4.98 Fee & Dri-Fit Event Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$54.98
REGISTRATION INCLUDES: admission tickets Entry into 5K stopwatch Professionally Managed/Chip-Timed Race with Live Results (2.5K Split Time + Rankings!) 1st place medal Custom Finisher Medal t-shirt Dri-Fit Participant T-Shirt trophy Overall & Age Group Awards camera with flash FREE Race Photos label Commemorative Race Bib bananadropletPost Race Refreshments -
Spartan 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $4.98 Fee & Dri-Fit Event Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$54.98
REGISTRATION INCLUDES: admission tickets Entry into 5K stopwatch Professionally Managed/Chip-Timed Race with Live Results (2.5K Split Time + Rankings!) 1st place medal Custom Finisher Medal t-shirt Dri-Fit Participant T-Shirt trophy Overall & Age Group Awards camera with flash FREE Race Photos label Commemorative Race Bib bananadropletPost Race Refreshments -
Virtual 5K Run/Walk (Wolverines)
Incl. $5.31 Fee & Unisex Dri-Fit Event Shirt
$60.31
REGISTRATION INCLUDES: t-shirt Custom Dri-Fit Race Shirt sports medal Custom Finisher Medal label Commemorative Race Bib delivery truck Free Shipping! Race packets go out Race Week shipping timing depends on shirt arrival and where you live. *VIRTUAL REGISTRATIONS RESULTS WILL NOT BE PUBLISHED* -
Virtual 5K Run/Walk (Spartans)
Incl. $5.31 Fee & Unisex Dri-Fit Event Shirt
$60.31
REGISTRATION INCLUDES: t-shirt Custom Dri-Fit Race Shirt sports medal Custom Finisher Medal label Commemorative Race Bib delivery truck Free Shipping! Race packets go out Race Week shipping timing depends on shirt arrival and where you live. *VIRTUAL REGISTRATIONS RESULTS WILL NOT BE PUBLISHED*
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