LAKESIDE LOOPS 5K AND 10K
- Date Wed 8th July 2026
- Time 6:20PM EDT
- Location Shelby Township, Michigan
- Price $38.60 - $43.90
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Last chance to enter
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting summer evening at the Lakeside Loops 5K and 10K, happening on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at the stunning Stony Creek Metropark in Shelby Township, Macomb. This vibrant event invites trail runners, walkers, hikers, and the growing rucking community to enjoy a delightful midweek adventure surrounded by the beauty of nature. The event offers three engaging race options: a 5K trail run/walk, a 10K trail run, and a 10K trail ruck, all set against the backdrop of picturesque woods and water.
Participants can look forward to a fun and friendly atmosphere, perfect for all abilities, whether you're aiming for a personal best, enjoying a leisurely hike, or training with a rucksack. With chip timing for all entrants, a finisher medal, and a post-race gathering at Eastwood Beach, you'll want to arrive early and stay late to soak up the summer vibes. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this community-focused event that celebrates the joys of outdoor activity and camaraderie. Register early to secure your spot and a stylish soft muscle shirt while supplies last!
Participants can look forward to a fun and friendly atmosphere, perfect for all abilities, whether you're aiming for a personal best, enjoying a leisurely hike, or training with a rucksack. With chip timing for all entrants, a finisher medal, and a post-race gathering at Eastwood Beach, you'll want to arrive early and stay late to soak up the summer vibes. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this community-focused event that celebrates the joys of outdoor activity and camaraderie. Register early to secure your spot and a stylish soft muscle shirt while supplies last!
Organiser's Description
PRESENTED BY EASTSIDE RACING COMPANY AND MOVE-IT FITNESS
GET READY FOR A SUMMER EVENING ON THE TRAILS AT BEAUTIFUL STONY CREEK METROPARK! LAKESIDE LOOPS 5K/10K BRINGS TOGETHER TRAIL RUNNERS, WALKERS, HIKERS, AND THE GROWING RUCKING COMMUNITY FOR A MIDWEEK ADVENTURE SURROUNDED BY WOODS, WATER, AND GREAT COMPANY.
EASTWOOD BEACH WILL SERVE AS THE MAIN GATHERING AREA, START/FINISH VICINITY, AND POST-RACE HANGOUT LOCATION FOR THE EVENT. COME EARLY, STAY AFTER, AND ENJOY A SUMMER EVENING BY THE LAKE WITH THE RUNNING AND OUTDOOR COMMUNITY.
WHETHER YOU ARE CHASING A FAST TRAIL EFFORT, ENJOYING AN EVENING HIKE, OR TRAINING WITH WEIGHT ON YOUR BACK, THIS EVENT IS DESIGNED TO WELCOME ALL ABILITIES AND ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO GET OUTSIDE AND MOVE.
LAKESIDE LOOPS 5K/10K
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2026
STONY CREEK METROPARK
4300 MAIN PARK DR
EVENTS OFFERED: 5K TRAIL RUN/WALK, 10K TRAIL RUN AND 10K TRAIL RUCK
5K RUN/WALK
START TIME: 6:30PM
THIS IS A TRAIL RUN/WALK DIVISION PERFECT FOR RUNNERS, WALKERS, BEGINNERS, FAMILIES, AND ANYONE LOOKING FOR A FUN SUMMER EVENING OUTDOORS.
$24 THROUGH MAY 24 AT 11:59PM
$35 MAY 25- JULY 7
$40 ON RACE DAY
10K RUN
START TIME: 6:20PM
$24 THROUGH MAY 24 AT 11:59PM
$40 MAY 25- JULY 7
$45 ON RACE DAY
10K RUCK
START TIME: 6:20PM
WE ARE EXCITED TO INTRODUCE RUCKING FOR THE FIRST TIME AS PART OF AN EASTSIDE RACING COMPANY EVENT! THE GOAL IS TO EXPAND THE ENJOYMENT OF OUR EVENTS AND LOCAL PARKS TO THOSE WHO ENJOY HIKING WITH WEIGHT OR MAY BE TRAINING FOR HIKING EXPEDITIONS, BACKPACKING ADVENTURES, ENDURANCE EVENTS, OR MILITARY-STYLE FITNESS.
THIS DIVISION IS INTENDED TO BE COMMUNITY-FOCUSED RATHER THAN COMPETITIVE. OUR EMPHASIS IS ON BUILDING A WELCOMING RUCKING COMMUNITY WHILE SHARING THE TRAILS RESPECTFULLY WITH RUNNERS AND WALKERS. PLEASE BE AWARE THERE WILL BE FASTER RUNNERS ON COURSE AND KEEP TO THE RIGHT IN SINGLE FILE ON NARROWER SECTIONS OF TRAIL.
NO AWARDS OTHER THAN RUCK PATCH
NO WEIGH-INS
WEIGHTED ITEMS ARE DISCRETIONARY
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WEIGHT:
MEN: 20LB+
WOMEN: 10LB+
ULTIMATELY, CHOOSE YOUR OWN CHALLENGE LEVEL.
$24 THROUGH MAY 24 AT 11:59PM
$40 MAY 25- JULY 7
$45 ON RACE DAY
WHATS INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION
*
SOFT MUSCLE SHIRT/TANK FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS WHILE SUPPLIES LAST (REGISTER EARLY!)
*
FINISHER MEDAL
*
BEAUTIFUL MARKED TRAIL COURSE THROUGH STONY CREEK METROPARK
*
POST-RACE HANG OUT AT EASTWOOD BEACH
*
AGE GROUP AWARDS IN RUNNING CATEGORIES
*
CHIP TIMING FOR ALL ENTRANTS!
**DUE TO THE ORDERING TIMELINES AND THE OVERWHELMING REGISTRATION RESPONSE SHIRTS WILL SELL OUT AND WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR FCFS AT REGISTRATION. IF YOUR SIZE IS NOT AVAILABLE PLEASE SELECT THE NO THANK YOU OPTION WHICH LEAVES A SHIRT AVAILABLE FOR SOMEONE CHOOSING THAT SIZE.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
5:00 pm onsite packet pick up and registration
6:20 pm 10K Run and 10K Ruck starts
6:30 pm 5K starts
7:30 pm 5K awards ceremony followed by 10K awards
PARKING
PARTICIPANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DAILY PARK PASS.
**STONY CREEK IS A HURON-CLINTON METROPARK AND REQUIRES A VEHICLE PASS. A DAILY PASS IS $10. ANNUAL PASSES CAN BE PURCHASED ONSITE OR ONLINE. HERE IS A LINK TO PURCHASE AN ANNUAL PASS HTTPS://WWW.METROPARKS.COM/ [https://www.metroparks.com/]. SENIORS CAN GET A DISCOUNTED PASS BUT HAVE TO SHOW PROOF OF AGE ONSITE AT THE PARK.
GET READY FOR A SUMMER EVENING ON THE TRAILS AT BEAUTIFUL STONY CREEK METROPARK! LAKESIDE LOOPS 5K/10K BRINGS TOGETHER TRAIL RUNNERS, WALKERS, HIKERS, AND THE GROWING RUCKING COMMUNITY FOR A MIDWEEK ADVENTURE SURROUNDED BY WOODS, WATER, AND GREAT COMPANY.
EASTWOOD BEACH WILL SERVE AS THE MAIN GATHERING AREA, START/FINISH VICINITY, AND POST-RACE HANGOUT LOCATION FOR THE EVENT. COME EARLY, STAY AFTER, AND ENJOY A SUMMER EVENING BY THE LAKE WITH THE RUNNING AND OUTDOOR COMMUNITY.
WHETHER YOU ARE CHASING A FAST TRAIL EFFORT, ENJOYING AN EVENING HIKE, OR TRAINING WITH WEIGHT ON YOUR BACK, THIS EVENT IS DESIGNED TO WELCOME ALL ABILITIES AND ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO GET OUTSIDE AND MOVE.
LAKESIDE LOOPS 5K/10K
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2026
STONY CREEK METROPARK
4300 MAIN PARK DR
EVENTS OFFERED: 5K TRAIL RUN/WALK, 10K TRAIL RUN AND 10K TRAIL RUCK
5K RUN/WALK
START TIME: 6:30PM
THIS IS A TRAIL RUN/WALK DIVISION PERFECT FOR RUNNERS, WALKERS, BEGINNERS, FAMILIES, AND ANYONE LOOKING FOR A FUN SUMMER EVENING OUTDOORS.
$24 THROUGH MAY 24 AT 11:59PM
$35 MAY 25- JULY 7
$40 ON RACE DAY
10K RUN
START TIME: 6:20PM
$24 THROUGH MAY 24 AT 11:59PM
$40 MAY 25- JULY 7
$45 ON RACE DAY
10K RUCK
START TIME: 6:20PM
WE ARE EXCITED TO INTRODUCE RUCKING FOR THE FIRST TIME AS PART OF AN EASTSIDE RACING COMPANY EVENT! THE GOAL IS TO EXPAND THE ENJOYMENT OF OUR EVENTS AND LOCAL PARKS TO THOSE WHO ENJOY HIKING WITH WEIGHT OR MAY BE TRAINING FOR HIKING EXPEDITIONS, BACKPACKING ADVENTURES, ENDURANCE EVENTS, OR MILITARY-STYLE FITNESS.
THIS DIVISION IS INTENDED TO BE COMMUNITY-FOCUSED RATHER THAN COMPETITIVE. OUR EMPHASIS IS ON BUILDING A WELCOMING RUCKING COMMUNITY WHILE SHARING THE TRAILS RESPECTFULLY WITH RUNNERS AND WALKERS. PLEASE BE AWARE THERE WILL BE FASTER RUNNERS ON COURSE AND KEEP TO THE RIGHT IN SINGLE FILE ON NARROWER SECTIONS OF TRAIL.
NO AWARDS OTHER THAN RUCK PATCH
NO WEIGH-INS
WEIGHTED ITEMS ARE DISCRETIONARY
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WEIGHT:
MEN: 20LB+
WOMEN: 10LB+
ULTIMATELY, CHOOSE YOUR OWN CHALLENGE LEVEL.
$24 THROUGH MAY 24 AT 11:59PM
$40 MAY 25- JULY 7
$45 ON RACE DAY
WHATS INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION
*
SOFT MUSCLE SHIRT/TANK FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS WHILE SUPPLIES LAST (REGISTER EARLY!)
*
FINISHER MEDAL
*
BEAUTIFUL MARKED TRAIL COURSE THROUGH STONY CREEK METROPARK
*
POST-RACE HANG OUT AT EASTWOOD BEACH
*
AGE GROUP AWARDS IN RUNNING CATEGORIES
*
CHIP TIMING FOR ALL ENTRANTS!
**DUE TO THE ORDERING TIMELINES AND THE OVERWHELMING REGISTRATION RESPONSE SHIRTS WILL SELL OUT AND WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR FCFS AT REGISTRATION. IF YOUR SIZE IS NOT AVAILABLE PLEASE SELECT THE NO THANK YOU OPTION WHICH LEAVES A SHIRT AVAILABLE FOR SOMEONE CHOOSING THAT SIZE.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
5:00 pm onsite packet pick up and registration
6:20 pm 10K Run and 10K Ruck starts
6:30 pm 5K starts
7:30 pm 5K awards ceremony followed by 10K awards
PARKING
PARTICIPANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DAILY PARK PASS.
**STONY CREEK IS A HURON-CLINTON METROPARK AND REQUIRES A VEHICLE PASS. A DAILY PASS IS $10. ANNUAL PASSES CAN BE PURCHASED ONSITE OR ONLINE. HERE IS A LINK TO PURCHASE AN ANNUAL PASS HTTPS://WWW.METROPARKS.COM/ [https://www.metroparks.com/]. SENIORS CAN GET A DISCOUNTED PASS BUT HAVE TO SHOW PROOF OF AGE ONSITE AT THE PARK.
Races
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10k Run
Incl. $3.90 Fee & Mens Muscle Shirt or Wms Tank
Wed 8th July 2026 (6:20PM EDT)
$43.90
This is a trail run. -
10k Ruck
Incl. $3.90 Fee & Mens Muscle Shirt or Wms Tank
Wed 8th July 2026 (6:20PM EDT)
$43.90
This is a trail ruck. -
5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.60 Fee & Mens Muscle Shirt or Wms Tank
Wed 8th July 2026 (6:30PM EDT)
$38.60
This is a trail run/walk
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Location
Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park Dr., Shelby Township, 48316, MI, United States
LAKESIDE LOOPS 5K AND 10K
