Farmland 5K & Free for All Bike
- Date Sat 10th October 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Traverse City, Michigan
- Price $6.30 - $48.70
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
This year, the event will kick off with a special 1-Mile Kid's Event at 11:30 AM, ensuring that the youngest participants can join in on the fun! Each child will receive a free small pumpkin to decorate afterwards. Then, at 1 PM, the spotlight shifts to the "Free for All" bike race, where cyclists can take on five laps (approximately 10 miles total) on their choice of bike—whether it's a fat bike, gravel bike, mountain bike, or even a unicycle! With awards for overall and age group winners, this event is perfect for athletes of all levels. For those seeking an extra challenge, the combined run/bike option allows participants to test their endurance to the fullest. Don't miss out on this memorable day filled with
Organiser's Description
The Farmland 5K Run and Free for All Bike is Traverse City Track Club's running and biking event held on a dedicated cross country course on private farmland; this year on October 12th. A classic, European style turf grass course awaits you as you enjoy the natural challenge of running or biking! Traverse over grass, wooded dirt trails, and farmland running terrain.
NEW FOR 2025: A 1-Mile Kid's Event that begins at 11:30am! Kids receive a free small pumpkin to decorate after.
1PM: A UNIQUE BIKE RACE CALLED THE "FREE FOR ALL"
The Farmland "Free For All" bike event has cyclists taking to the running course for 5 LAPS of fun competition (approximately 10 miles total), on any bike you choose. Fat bike, gravel bike, mountain bike, maybe even a unicycle; youll see it all. Awards for overall and age group winner. It's 5 laps for 2025 as we have the big hill for each lap :)
For the ambitious, well have a combined run/bike as well. Test your running legs in the 5k and your bike (or vice versa) and give the "Free For All" everything youve got left. Farmland Combos will be measured by their 5k time added to their bike time.
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Long-Sleeve Unisex T-Shirt or Trucker Hat
Sat 10th October 2026 (12:00PM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS 21 JULAll 5K is categorized as a "run"; but if you need or want to walk, you can! -
Free for All Bike
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Long-Sleeve Unisex T-Shirt or Trucker Hat
Sat 10th October 2026 (1:00PM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS 21 JULThis bike event is pretty low-key (not subject to rules of common cycling organization); that's why we named it a "free for all" because the only rule is you must wear a helmet! 6 Laps Total. -
Farmland Run & Bike Combo
Incl. $3.70 Fee & Long-Sleeve Unisex T-Shirt or Trucker Hat
Sat 10th October 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$48.70
OPENS 21 JULThe combo event is NOT a transition based event like a triathlon. Times for the separate run and cycling events are simply added. -
1 Mile Kid's Race
Incl. $1.30 Fee
Sat 10th October 2026 (11:30AM EDT)
$6.30
OPENS 02 SEP1 Mile Kid's Event. Every child 12 & under receives a small pumpkin after the event. -
Bike Add-On Day Of
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sat 10th October 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$16.90
OPENS 10 OCT -
Run Add-On Day Of
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sat 10th October 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$16.90
OPENS 10 OCT
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999 Rasho Rd, Traverse City, 49696, MI, United States
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