Friends of Fishtown 5K
- Date Sat 18th July 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Leland, Michigan
- Price $43.40 - $50.82
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 18th Annual Friends of Fishtown 5K on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in the picturesque town of Leland, Leelanau. This exciting event welcomes runners, walkers, strollers, and leashed dogs to experience a scenic 5K route, featuring gradual climbs and gentle descents that make it perfect for both serious athletes and families alike. The race starts and finishes in the heart of Fishtown, offering a festive atmosphere for all participants.
Participants will enjoy chip-timed results with RFID timing, hydration stations along the course, and a chance to win unique Fishtown 5K medals awarded to top finishers in various age categories. Registrants will receive a stylish Fishtown 5K logo t-shirt, a commemorative race bib, and a fun sticker. Whether you're a local or visiting from afar, this is a community event you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendars and get ready to run for Fishtown!
Participants will enjoy chip-timed results with RFID timing, hydration stations along the course, and a chance to win unique Fishtown 5K medals awarded to top finishers in various age categories. Registrants will receive a stylish Fishtown 5K logo t-shirt, a commemorative race bib, and a fun sticker. Whether you're a local or visiting from afar, this is a community event you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendars and get ready to run for Fishtown!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR OUR 18TH ANNUAL FISHTOWN 5K!
RACE INFORMATION
Starting and finishing in the heart of Fishtown, gradual climbs and graceful descents make our chip-timed 5K ideal for the serious runner or the whole family. Runners, walkers, strollers and leashed dogs are all welcome. Rain or shine.
THE IN-PERSON RACE REGISTRATION FEATURES:
* Start to finish RFID Chip Timing (through Newton Timing & Race Services [https://www.facebook.com/NewtonTiming], of Davison)
* Corral starting line with fastest runners at the front
* Five year age categories
* Hydration stations throughout the course
* Post-race fuel
* Included in the Traverse City Track Clubs 2026 Grand Prix Series
YOU RECEIVE:
* Fishtown 5K logo tee (T-shirt cutoff is June 18, 2026)
* Fishtown 5K logo sticker
* Commemorative race bib
* Chance to win race medals unique to Fishtown
* Our special Fishtown 5K medals are awarded to the top three male & female finishers in each age category
* Overall Female and Male winners receive a unique Fishtown 5K award
AGE CATEGORIES IN FIVE-YEAR INCREMENTS, STARTING AT:
5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80+
The official race route will be marked, but heres a map to help you plan your race FISHTOWN 5K - ROUTE MAP [https://www.fishtownmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/New-5K-Route-Map.pdf]
LOVE THE FISHTOWN 5K, BUT "CANT BE HERE"?
You can sign up for the Fishtown 5K and have a race packet mailed to you the week after the race. Provided you sign up before June 19, (or as long as supplies last) youll get a super cool Fishtown 5K t-shirt, race logo sticker and bib. Packets will be sent via US Mail, so please be certain to confirm your mailing address! A shipping cost of $7.00 will be added.
You receive:
* Fishtown 5K logo tee
* Fishtown 5K logo sticker
* Commemorative race bib
* Chance to win early-registration prizes
This is not a virtual event, but wed still love to see photos of you wearing your race shirt. Follow us and share your joy!
#Fishtown5K, #RunForFishtown, #AJoyfulRun
IMPORTANT DATES:
JUNE 1: Registration Increase
JUNE 18: **LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO GUARANTEE A RACE T-SHIRT is included in your packet
JULY 17 @ 6PM: Last moment to register online
JULY 17: Packet pickup for in-person registrants (see below for location and time)
JULY 18: RACE DAY! Register by 8:30am to have your race chip timed
**If you want to secure a race t-shirt and size you must register by this date. We will be ordering some additional t-shirts but they will be first-come first-serve.
PACKET PICK-UP:
* JULY 17: for in-person registrants 2 6PM in the Leland Library's - Munnecke Room (203 E Cedar St. Leland, MI [https://www.google.com/maps/place/203+Cedar+St,+Leland,+MI+49654/@45.0209426,-85.7603632,18.75z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x4d4b31dbae3915c7:0x9daf7fe5689bf6e5!8m2!3d45.0214949!4d-85.7591158])
* JULY 18: in Fishtown 7:30am to 9:00am
* Any packets not claimed will be available at the FPS office, Monday-Friday, 10am - 4pm through the end of July.
BECOME A SPONSOR!
Fishtown 5K Sponsorships offer businesses, organizations and families a great promotional opportunity while also helping preserve Fishtown now and forever. For more information, please view our Sponsorship Opportunities [https://www.fishtownmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-Fishtown-5K-Sponsorship-Packet.pdf], call 231-256-8878 or email Summer Meyer at [email protected]
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Unite in support of Fishtown via social media with snapshots of your Friends of Fishtown 5K experience. Follow us and share your moment!
#FISHTOWN5K, #RUNFORFISHTOWN, #AJOYFULRUN
RACE INFORMATION
Starting and finishing in the heart of Fishtown, gradual climbs and graceful descents make our chip-timed 5K ideal for the serious runner or the whole family. Runners, walkers, strollers and leashed dogs are all welcome. Rain or shine.
THE IN-PERSON RACE REGISTRATION FEATURES:
* Start to finish RFID Chip Timing (through Newton Timing & Race Services [https://www.facebook.com/NewtonTiming], of Davison)
* Corral starting line with fastest runners at the front
* Five year age categories
* Hydration stations throughout the course
* Post-race fuel
* Included in the Traverse City Track Clubs 2026 Grand Prix Series
YOU RECEIVE:
* Fishtown 5K logo tee (T-shirt cutoff is June 18, 2026)
* Fishtown 5K logo sticker
* Commemorative race bib
* Chance to win race medals unique to Fishtown
* Our special Fishtown 5K medals are awarded to the top three male & female finishers in each age category
* Overall Female and Male winners receive a unique Fishtown 5K award
AGE CATEGORIES IN FIVE-YEAR INCREMENTS, STARTING AT:
5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80+
The official race route will be marked, but heres a map to help you plan your race FISHTOWN 5K - ROUTE MAP [https://www.fishtownmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/New-5K-Route-Map.pdf]
LOVE THE FISHTOWN 5K, BUT "CANT BE HERE"?
You can sign up for the Fishtown 5K and have a race packet mailed to you the week after the race. Provided you sign up before June 19, (or as long as supplies last) youll get a super cool Fishtown 5K t-shirt, race logo sticker and bib. Packets will be sent via US Mail, so please be certain to confirm your mailing address! A shipping cost of $7.00 will be added.
You receive:
* Fishtown 5K logo tee
* Fishtown 5K logo sticker
* Commemorative race bib
* Chance to win early-registration prizes
This is not a virtual event, but wed still love to see photos of you wearing your race shirt. Follow us and share your joy!
#Fishtown5K, #RunForFishtown, #AJoyfulRun
IMPORTANT DATES:
JUNE 1: Registration Increase
JUNE 18: **LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO GUARANTEE A RACE T-SHIRT is included in your packet
JULY 17 @ 6PM: Last moment to register online
JULY 17: Packet pickup for in-person registrants (see below for location and time)
JULY 18: RACE DAY! Register by 8:30am to have your race chip timed
**If you want to secure a race t-shirt and size you must register by this date. We will be ordering some additional t-shirts but they will be first-come first-serve.
PACKET PICK-UP:
* JULY 17: for in-person registrants 2 6PM in the Leland Library's - Munnecke Room (203 E Cedar St. Leland, MI [https://www.google.com/maps/place/203+Cedar+St,+Leland,+MI+49654/@45.0209426,-85.7603632,18.75z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x4d4b31dbae3915c7:0x9daf7fe5689bf6e5!8m2!3d45.0214949!4d-85.7591158])
* JULY 18: in Fishtown 7:30am to 9:00am
* Any packets not claimed will be available at the FPS office, Monday-Friday, 10am - 4pm through the end of July.
BECOME A SPONSOR!
Fishtown 5K Sponsorships offer businesses, organizations and families a great promotional opportunity while also helping preserve Fishtown now and forever. For more information, please view our Sponsorship Opportunities [https://www.fishtownmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-Fishtown-5K-Sponsorship-Packet.pdf], call 231-256-8878 or email Summer Meyer at [email protected]
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Unite in support of Fishtown via social media with snapshots of your Friends of Fishtown 5K experience. Follow us and share your moment!
#FISHTOWN5K, #RUNFORFISHTOWN, #AJOYFULRUN
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2026 Fishtown 5K "Can't Be Here"
Incl. $3.82 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th July 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$50.82
OPENS 01 FEBOur "Cant Be Here" registrants are for those that want the 2025 Fishtown 5K swag but can't be in Leland on race day! Packets will be sent via US Mail the week AFTER the actual race day (7/18/2026). A shipping cost of $7.00 is added. Please be certain to confirm your mailing address. You receive: o Fishtown 5K logo tee o Fishtown 5K logo sticker o Commemorative race bib -
2026 Fishtown 5K - in PERSON
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th July 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$43.40
OPENS 01 FEBOur beautiful course winds through Lelands neighborhoods and along the Leland River, starting and finishing in the heart of Fishtown. Gradual climbs and descents make this an event for the serious runner or the whole family! Rain or ShineProceeds help us preserve and maintain the historical integrity of Fishtown, and ensure that it remains publicly accessible.
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