Clark Lake Run
- Date Sat 1st August 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Clark Lake, Michigan
- Price $9.98 - $22.75
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
The festivities kick off with packet pick-up on Friday, July 31, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Beach Bar, with race day registration available from 7 AM to 8:15 AM. The 12K run starts at 8:30 AM, followed by the 5K run at 8:35 AM, and the 5K walk and kids run at 8:36 AM. This year, participants can look forward to increased prize money for the 12K, along with awards for the top finishers across all events. Don't miss out on the post-race celebration at the Beach Bar
Organiser's Description
PACKET PICK UP & REGISTRATION: Friday July 31st 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
SPECIAL NEW YEARS PRICING, ONLY $20 FROM 1/1 TO 1/15.
12K AND 5K ENTRY FEE WITH SHIRT: $35 until 7/26, $40 after 7/26. ENTRY FEE WITHOUT SHIRT: $30 until 7/26 $35 after 7/26
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 7/26, $15 after 7/26 - Entry Fee without Shirt: $8 until 7/26, $10 after 7/26.
BE SURE TO PREREGISTER! - THE FEE GOES UP AND THERE ARE VERY LIMITED SHIRT SIZES ON RACE DAY.
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN UNTIL THURSDAY, JULY 30TH AT 11:59 PM. IN-PERSON REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE FRIDAY FROM 5:30 PM TO 7:30 PM AND RACE DAY MORNING STARTING AT 7 AM. HIGHLY ENCOURAGE REGISTERING ONLINE.
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 12K: Male and Female top 5 Overall
1ST $150, 2ND $125, 3RD $100, 4TH $75, 5TH $50
12K MASTER MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL: 1st $100, 2nd $75, 3rd $50, 4th $25, 5th $25
12K Course Record: Male $150, Female $150
12K AGE GROUP RECORD: Male $50 Female $50
5k Cash awards Course record Male & Female: $100
5K Age group record Male and Female: $50
No cash awards to those under 18 and under or with remaining college eligibility:
NO EXCEPTIONS!
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 continued celebration of this classic summer race - Run your best at Clark Lake 2026. An event that promises to deliver excitement and memories!
Races
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12k Run
Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 1st August 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$22.75
OPENS 01 JAN 26 -
5k Run
Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 1st August 2026 (8:35AM EDT)
$22.75
OPENS 01 JAN 26 -
5K Walk
Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 1st August 2026 (8:36AM EDT)
$22.75
OPENS 01 JAN 26Please 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 1st August 2026 (9:45AM EDT)
$9.98
OPENS 01 JAN 26
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3509 Ocean Beach Road, Clark Lake, 49234, MI, United States
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