Dandelion Dash Trail 5K, 1 Mile, and Short Family Fun Run
From Dandelion Dash
- Date Sat 16th May 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Petoskey, Michigan
- Price $16.90 - $48.70
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun and fitness at the Dandelion Dash Trail, taking place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in beautiful Petoskey, Emmet. Organised by Dandelion Dash, this exciting event features a variety of race distances to suit all ages and abilities. Join us for a professionally timed 5K trail run or walk starting at 9:00 AM, where you’ll experience a scenic meadow trail that is mostly flat with gentle rolling hills. Not only will top finishers and age group winners receive custom wooden medals, but every participant will walk away with a swag bag that includes a race T-shirt, vinyl sticker (while supplies last), and a native seed packet!
If you're looking for something a bit shorter, the 1-mile trail run or walk kicks off at 10:00 AM, followed by the Family Fun Run at 10:30 AM, designed for families with young children and offering a less than 1/4 mile course. Every young participant will receive a finisher ribbon and a swag bag filled with fun goodies. Don’t miss out on the chance to join the Dandelion Dash community—register by May 14 to secure your spot and remember, children
If you're looking for something a bit shorter, the 1-mile trail run or walk kicks off at 10:00 AM, followed by the Family Fun Run at 10:30 AM, designed for families with young children and offering a less than 1/4 mile course. Every young participant will receive a finisher ribbon and a swag bag filled with fun goodies. Don’t miss out on the chance to join the Dandelion Dash community—register by May 14 to secure your spot and remember, children
Organiser's Description
DATE: SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026
5K TRAIL RUN OR WALK
* Start Time: 9:00 am
* PROFESSIONALLY TIMED
* Meadow trail, mostly flat with gentle rolling hills
* Swag bag: race T-SHIRT_*__,_ VINYL STICKER (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST), AND NATIVE SEED PACKET
* Custom WOODEN MEDALS FOR TOP FINISHERS and age group winners
* Complimentary Fun Run registration
* REGISTRATION CLOSES MAY 14!
1 MILE TRAIL RUN OR WALK
* Start Time: 10:00 am
* Running clock (not timed)
* Meadow trail, mostly flat with gentle rolling hills
* Swag bag: race T-SHIRT*, VINYL STICKER (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST), AND NATIVE SEED PACKET
* Complimentary Fun Run registration
* REGISTRATION CLOSES MAY 14!
FAMILY FUN RUN
* Start Time: 10:30 am
* Less than 1/4 MILE
* Fun course geared towards FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
* FINISHER RIBBON for the kids
* Swag bag: STICKER, TEMPORARY TATTOO, AND NATIVE SEED PACKET
* All participants (including parents) must register. Participants 2 and under are free through May 13.
5K VIRTUAL RUN
* Not located near Petoskey? Participate from afar!
* Swag bag with race T-SHIRT*, VINYL STICKER (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST), AND NATIVE SEED PACKET. Shipping charges apply.
_*MUST BE REGISTERED BY MAY 6 FOR RACE T-SHIRTS_
CHECK-IN: You must check in prior to the event. Packet pickup is Friday, May 15 from 3:30-5:30pm at Petoskey Children's Nature Preschool (1804 E Mitchell, Petoskey, MI 49770), or at the event from 8:00-10:00am.
PARKING: Petoskey Middle School parking lot
_THE FINE PRINT: __Children under age 12 must be supervised. Trail-appropriate strollers are allowed for the Family Fun Run only. WHILE WE LOVE PETS, PLEASE LEAVE YOUR DOG AT HOME. _
5K TRAIL RUN OR WALK
* Start Time: 9:00 am
* PROFESSIONALLY TIMED
* Meadow trail, mostly flat with gentle rolling hills
* Swag bag: race T-SHIRT_*__,_ VINYL STICKER (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST), AND NATIVE SEED PACKET
* Custom WOODEN MEDALS FOR TOP FINISHERS and age group winners
* Complimentary Fun Run registration
* REGISTRATION CLOSES MAY 14!
1 MILE TRAIL RUN OR WALK
* Start Time: 10:00 am
* Running clock (not timed)
* Meadow trail, mostly flat with gentle rolling hills
* Swag bag: race T-SHIRT*, VINYL STICKER (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST), AND NATIVE SEED PACKET
* Complimentary Fun Run registration
* REGISTRATION CLOSES MAY 14!
FAMILY FUN RUN
* Start Time: 10:30 am
* Less than 1/4 MILE
* Fun course geared towards FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
* FINISHER RIBBON for the kids
* Swag bag: STICKER, TEMPORARY TATTOO, AND NATIVE SEED PACKET
* All participants (including parents) must register. Participants 2 and under are free through May 13.
5K VIRTUAL RUN
* Not located near Petoskey? Participate from afar!
* Swag bag with race T-SHIRT*, VINYL STICKER (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST), AND NATIVE SEED PACKET. Shipping charges apply.
_*MUST BE REGISTERED BY MAY 6 FOR RACE T-SHIRTS_
CHECK-IN: You must check in prior to the event. Packet pickup is Friday, May 15 from 3:30-5:30pm at Petoskey Children's Nature Preschool (1804 E Mitchell, Petoskey, MI 49770), or at the event from 8:00-10:00am.
PARKING: Petoskey Middle School parking lot
_THE FINE PRINT: __Children under age 12 must be supervised. Trail-appropriate strollers are allowed for the Family Fun Run only. WHILE WE LOVE PETS, PLEASE LEAVE YOUR DOG AT HOME. _
Races
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5K Trail Run / Walk
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sat 16th May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$48.70
CLOSEDSwag bag includes: * Race T-shirt (register by May 6) * Vinyl sticker (while supplies last) * Native seed packet * Complimentary Family Fun Run registration for participant -
1 Mile Trail Run / Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sat 16th May 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$38.10
CLOSEDSwag bag includes: * Race T-shirt (register by May 6) * Vinyl sticker (while supplies last) * Native seed packet * Complimentary Family Fun Run registration for participant -
Short Family Fun Run
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sat 16th May 2026 (10:30AM EDT)
$16.90
CLOSEDSwag bag includes: * Sticker * Temporary tattoo * Native seed packet -
Virtual 5K: Participate From Anywhere
Incl. $3.40 Fee
$43.40
CLOSEDRun 3.1 miles, wherever you are located, to support PCN Preschool! Swag bag includes: * Race T-shirt (register by May 6) * Vinyl sticker (while supplies last) * Native seed packet
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801 Northmen Dr., Petoskey, 49770-8973, MI, United States
Dandelion Dash Trail 5K, 1 Mile, and Short Family Fun Run
