Clark Lake Run
- Date Sat 2nd August 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Clark Lake, Michigan
- Price $9.98 - $22.75
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 50th annual Clark Lake Run on Saturday, August 2, 2025, in the scenic Clarklake, Jackson! This premier Michigan running event invites you to celebrate its milestone anniversary with exciting races set against the breathtaking backdrop of Clark Lake. Participants can choose from a challenging 12K run, a fun 5K run, or a leisurely 5K walk, all designed along USATF certified courses featuring gently rolling hills and stunning lakefront views.
Beginning at 8:30 AM, the event will kick off with the 12K run, followed closely by the 5K run at 8:35 AM and the 5K walk at 8:36 AM. Donโt miss the Kids 3/4K Fun Run at 9:45 AM, making it a perfect day for families! Enjoy a lively post-race party and awards ceremony at the Beach Bar Patio, where you can take in the beautiful scenery and celebrate your achievements with fellow runners. With cash prizes for top finishers and a commitment to supporting the Thomas R. Collins Memorial Spirit Trail, the Clark Lake Run promises to be an unforgettable day filled with fun, fitness, and community
Beginning at 8:30 AM, the event will kick off with the 12K run, followed closely by the 5K run at 8:35 AM and the 5K walk at 8:36 AM. Donโt miss the Kids 3/4K Fun Run at 9:45 AM, making it a perfect day for families! Enjoy a lively post-race party and awards ceremony at the Beach Bar Patio, where you can take in the beautiful scenery and celebrate your achievements with fellow runners. With cash prizes for top finishers and a commitment to supporting the Thomas R. Collins Memorial Spirit Trail, the Clark Lake Run promises to be an unforgettable day filled with fun, fitness, and community
Organiser's Description
WELCOME TO THE 50TH RUNNING AT BEAUTIFUL CLARK LAKE.
Come join us for a celebration of our 50th year! Run your best at Clark Lake 2025. An event that promises to deliver excitement and memories.
You will enjoy our USATF certified courses that encompass the lake on gently rolling hills with breathtaking lake front views. We have been road racing at Clark Lake since 1976 with the original CL-7.
Truly one of Michigan's premier running events. You will enjoy our post-race party and awards ceremony at the Beach Bar Patio on the shore of Clark Lake. All races will be chipped timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. The proceeds from this event will be used for the continued progress and maintenance of the Thomas R. Collins Memorial Spirit Trail.
PACKET PICK UP & REGISTRATION: Friday August 1st from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the Beach Bar 3509 Ocean Beach Rd Clark Lake. Race Day 7am to 8:15 am
START TIMES: 8:30 am 12k Run - 8:35 am 5k Run - 8:36 am 5k Walk and Kids fun run 9:45 am
12K AND 5K ENTRY FEE WITH SHIRT: Special New Years Day pricing $20 valid 1/1 to 1/15. Registration will re-open on 5/01. $30 until 7/27, $35 after 7/27. ENTRY FEE WITHOUT SHIRT: $25 until 7/27 $30 after 7/27
A TIME LIMIT FOR THE 12K RUN IS 90 MINUTES (12-minute pace). You must be able to finish the 12K within 90 minutes or please sign up for the 5K Run. No one under the age of 12 is allowed in the 12K Run.
KIDS 3/4K FUN RUN ENTRY FEE WITH SHIRT: $13 until 7/27, $15 after 7/27 - Entry Fee without Shirt: $8 until 7/27, $10 after 7/27.
Be sure to preregister! - The fee goes up and there are very limited shirt sizes on race day.
RESULTS: Your accurate chip time and place will be texted to your phone and posted on this site. Printed results will be posted on site.
OVERALL AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE TOP MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS OF OPEN (ALL AGES), MASTERS (40+) IN THE 12K RUN, 5K RUN, AND 5K WALK.
AGE GROUP AWARDS: Top 3 in each age group:
12K RUN AGE GROUPS: 17 and under, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79. 80-85, 85-89
5K RUN AGE GROUPS: 0-14, 15-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69. 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89,90-95
5K WALK AGE GROUPS: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90-100
CASH AWARDS IN THE 12K AND 5K RUN: Overall male and female: 1st - $100, 2nd - $75, 3rd - $50, Master male and female: 1st - $75, 2nd - $50, 3rd - $25 ADDITIONAL CASH AWARDS: Open male and female course record-$100. Master male and female course record: $75. Any age group record: $50. No cash awards to those 18 and under or with remaining college eligibility.
PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE NO DOGS PERMITTED AT THIS EVENT. Service dogs excluded. Please see the full policy under Race Info. This is for the safety of both our participants and your dogs. Thank you.
The race is professionally timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION.
Come join us for a celebration of our 50th year! Run your best at Clark Lake 2025. An event that promises to deliver excitement and memories.
You will enjoy our USATF certified courses that encompass the lake on gently rolling hills with breathtaking lake front views. We have been road racing at Clark Lake since 1976 with the original CL-7.
Truly one of Michigan's premier running events. You will enjoy our post-race party and awards ceremony at the Beach Bar Patio on the shore of Clark Lake. All races will be chipped timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. The proceeds from this event will be used for the continued progress and maintenance of the Thomas R. Collins Memorial Spirit Trail.
PACKET PICK UP & REGISTRATION: Friday August 1st from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the Beach Bar 3509 Ocean Beach Rd Clark Lake. Race Day 7am to 8:15 am
START TIMES: 8:30 am 12k Run - 8:35 am 5k Run - 8:36 am 5k Walk and Kids fun run 9:45 am
12K AND 5K ENTRY FEE WITH SHIRT: Special New Years Day pricing $20 valid 1/1 to 1/15. Registration will re-open on 5/01. $30 until 7/27, $35 after 7/27. ENTRY FEE WITHOUT SHIRT: $25 until 7/27 $30 after 7/27
A TIME LIMIT FOR THE 12K RUN IS 90 MINUTES (12-minute pace). You must be able to finish the 12K within 90 minutes or please sign up for the 5K Run. No one under the age of 12 is allowed in the 12K Run.
KIDS 3/4K FUN RUN ENTRY FEE WITH SHIRT: $13 until 7/27, $15 after 7/27 - Entry Fee without Shirt: $8 until 7/27, $10 after 7/27.
Be sure to preregister! - The fee goes up and there are very limited shirt sizes on race day.
RESULTS: Your accurate chip time and place will be texted to your phone and posted on this site. Printed results will be posted on site.
OVERALL AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE TOP MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS OF OPEN (ALL AGES), MASTERS (40+) IN THE 12K RUN, 5K RUN, AND 5K WALK.
AGE GROUP AWARDS: Top 3 in each age group:
12K RUN AGE GROUPS: 17 and under, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79. 80-85, 85-89
5K RUN AGE GROUPS: 0-14, 15-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69. 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89,90-95
5K WALK AGE GROUPS: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90-100
CASH AWARDS IN THE 12K AND 5K RUN: Overall male and female: 1st - $100, 2nd - $75, 3rd - $50, Master male and female: 1st - $75, 2nd - $50, 3rd - $25 ADDITIONAL CASH AWARDS: Open male and female course record-$100. Master male and female course record: $75. Any age group record: $50. No cash awards to those 18 and under or with remaining college eligibility.
PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE NO DOGS PERMITTED AT THIS EVENT. Service dogs excluded. Please see the full policy under Race Info. This is for the safety of both our participants and your dogs. Thank you.
The race is professionally timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION.
Races
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12k Run
Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd August 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$22.75
OPENS SOON -
5k Run
Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd August 2025 (8:35AM EDT)
$22.75
OPENS SOON -
5K Walk
Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd August 2025 (8:36AM EDT)
$22.75
OPENS SOONPlease sign up for this event if you intend to walk the ENTIRE 3.1 miles. If at any point you plan on running you must register for the 5k run. -
3/4 Kids Fun Run
Incl. $1.98 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd August 2025 (9:45AM EDT)
$9.98
OPENS SOON
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