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, happening on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in the beautiful city of Petoskey, Emmet! Organised by Dandelion Dash, this exciting event features a variety of race distances to suit everyone. Kick off the day with the 5K Trail Run or Walk at 9:00 am, which offers a professionally timed course through scenic meadow trails, perfect for runners and walkers alike. At 10:00 am, the 1 Mile Trail Run or Walk will take place, followed by a delightful Family Fun Run starting at 10:20 am, designed especially for families with young children.
All participants will receive a fantastic swag bag containing a race T-shirt, vinyl sticker, and native seed packet, with custom wooden medals awarded to the top finishers and age group winners. Plus, kids in the Family Fun Run will earn a finishers ribbon! If you can't make it to Petoskey, no worries! Join the fun virtually with the 5K Virtual Run option. Don’t forget to check in on Friday, May 15, or register on-site beginning at 8:00 am. Mark your calendars for
All participants will receive a fantastic swag bag containing a race T-shirt, vinyl sticker, and native seed packet, with custom wooden medals awarded to the top finishers and age group winners. Plus, kids in the Family Fun Run will earn a finishers ribbon! If you can't make it to Petoskey, no worries! Join the fun virtually with the 5K Virtual Run option. Don’t forget to check in on Friday, May 15, or register on-site beginning at 8:00 am. Mark your calendars for
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 small rolling hills
* Swag bag with race T-SHIRT_*__,_ VINYL STICKER, AND NATIVE SEED PACKET
* Custom WOODEN MEDALS FOR TOP FINISHERS and age group winners
1 MILE TRAIL RUN OR WALK
* Start Time: 10:00 am
* Running clock (not professionally timed)
* Swag bag with race T-SHIRT*, VINYL STICKER, AND NATIVE SEED PACKET
FAMILY FUN RUN
* Start Time: 10:20 am
* Less than 1/4 MILE
* Geared towards FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
* FINISHER RIBBON for the kids
* Swag bag with STICKER, TEMPORARY TATTOO, AND NATIVE SEED PACKET
* All participants (including parents) must register. Participants 2 and under are free through May 13.
* Complimentary Fun Run registration for those participating in the 5K or 1 Mile
5K VIRTUAL RUN
* Not located near Petoskey? Participate from afar!
* Swag bag with race T-SHIRT*, VINYL STICKER, 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 3:30-5:00pm at Petoskey Children's Nature Preschool (1804 E Mitchell, Petoskey, MI 49770), or at the event beginning at 8:00am.
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 small rolling hills
* Swag bag with race T-SHIRT_*__,_ VINYL STICKER, AND NATIVE SEED PACKET
* Custom WOODEN MEDALS FOR TOP FINISHERS and age group winners
1 MILE TRAIL RUN OR WALK
* Start Time: 10:00 am
* Running clock (not professionally timed)
* Swag bag with race T-SHIRT*, VINYL STICKER, AND NATIVE SEED PACKET
FAMILY FUN RUN
* Start Time: 10:20 am
* Less than 1/4 MILE
* Geared towards FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
* FINISHER RIBBON for the kids
* Swag bag with STICKER, TEMPORARY TATTOO, AND NATIVE SEED PACKET
* All participants (including parents) must register. Participants 2 and under are free through May 13.
* Complimentary Fun Run registration for those participating in the 5K or 1 Mile
5K VIRTUAL RUN
* Not located near Petoskey? Participate from afar!
* Swag bag with race T-SHIRT*, VINYL STICKER, 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 3:30-5:00pm at Petoskey Children's Nature Preschool (1804 E Mitchell, Petoskey, MI 49770), or at the event beginning at 8:00am.
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
Swag bag includes: * Race T-shirt (register by May 6) * Vinyl sticker * 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
Swag bag includes: * Race T-shirt (register by May 6) * Vinyl sticker * Native seed packet * Complimentary Family Fun Run registration for participant -
Short Family Fun Run
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sat 16th May 2026 (10:20AM EDT)
$16.90
Swag bag includes: * Sticker * Temporary tattoo * Native seed packet -
Virtual 5K: Participate From Anywhere
Incl. $3.40 Fee
$43.40
Run 3.1 miles, wherever you are located, to support PCN Preschool! Swag bag includes: * Race T-shirt (register by May 6) * Vinyl sticker * 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
