Paczki 5K Dash/Walk
- Date Sat 25th April 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Muskegon, Michigan
- Price $38.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for the inaugural Paczki 5K Dash/Walk, taking place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in the beautiful city of Muskegon! This exciting event is set to kick off at Heritage Landing, where participants will follow the picturesque Lakeshore Trail, all while celebrating Polish heritage and community spirit. The Paczki 5K is a USATF sanctioned race, ensuring a professionally timed experience for all runners and walkers.
Participants will have the chance to win fantastic prizes, including $250 gift cards to DICK'S Sporting Goods for the top overall male and female finishers, as well as generous festival packages for age group winners. Every finisher will receive a completion certificate, which includes a free entry to the Muskegon Polish Festival, a delicious paczki from Moratz Bakery, and refreshing lemonade or warm broth from CoreLife Eatery. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community support, as every step you take helps keep the Muskegon Polish Festival thriving and benefits local nonprofits. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to dash for pastries while making a positive impact in Muskegon!
Participants will have the chance to win fantastic prizes, including $250 gift cards to DICK'S Sporting Goods for the top overall male and female finishers, as well as generous festival packages for age group winners. Every finisher will receive a completion certificate, which includes a free entry to the Muskegon Polish Festival, a delicious paczki from Moratz Bakery, and refreshing lemonade or warm broth from CoreLife Eatery. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community support, as every step you take helps keep the Muskegon Polish Festival thriving and benefits local nonprofits. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to dash for pastries while making a positive impact in Muskegon!
Organiser's Description
_PACZKI 5K DASH RUN/WALK_
_This race is an USATF sanctioned race. _
Packet Pickup: DAY OF THE RACE at Heritage Landing beginning at 7:30 am & DAY BEFORE 4/24 @ BETTEN CHEVROLEt, 3-6 pm, 2474 Henry St, Muskegon, MI 49441, in the Cadillac Showroom.
Muskegon Polish Festival - the crew that brings pierogi, polka, and paczki joy every Labor Day - is launching its 1st Annual Paczki 5K Dash! The Paczki 5K Dash/Walk is chip timed by Runner's Edge Race Timing, starts at Heritage Landing and follows Muskegon's beautiful Lakeshore Trail, professionally marked and measured to 5K on April 25th, 2026. The Muskegon Polish Festival enjoys the phenomenal support of Betten Automotive Group who will showcase beautiful new vehicles in Heritage Park. Betten continues its community minded philosophy by being the premier sponsor of this inaugural event. This race is a USATF sanctioned event and is supported by Run Muskegon.
Overall male and female top finishers receive a $250 DICKS SPORTING GOODS GIFT CARD.
Overall Master male and female winners will receive a generous Muskegon Polish Festival package for entry, drinks, and food.
Overall Grand Master male and female winners will receive a generous Muskegon Polish Festival package for entry, drinks, and food.
Award Age Groups: 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
EVERY finisher will receive a completion certificate in the form of a Free entry to the Muskegon Polish Festival, a Moratz Bakery PACZKI, and CoreLife Eatery's lemonade or warm broth.
Every step helps keep the Muskegon Polish Festival thriving and fuels its support of local nonprofits and community organizations. Runners aren't just chasing pastries-they're helping preserve Polish heritage ad giving back to Muskegon in a meaningful way. Noah Project will be on site Saturday, collecting donations from their Wish List and weather permitting, will have an Adoption Event.
*Please remember, registrations are final, and we wont be able to offer refunds or transfers.
Please Note: No dogs allowed, No refunds or credit card charge backs.
_This race is an USATF sanctioned race. _
Packet Pickup: DAY OF THE RACE at Heritage Landing beginning at 7:30 am & DAY BEFORE 4/24 @ BETTEN CHEVROLEt, 3-6 pm, 2474 Henry St, Muskegon, MI 49441, in the Cadillac Showroom.
Muskegon Polish Festival - the crew that brings pierogi, polka, and paczki joy every Labor Day - is launching its 1st Annual Paczki 5K Dash! The Paczki 5K Dash/Walk is chip timed by Runner's Edge Race Timing, starts at Heritage Landing and follows Muskegon's beautiful Lakeshore Trail, professionally marked and measured to 5K on April 25th, 2026. The Muskegon Polish Festival enjoys the phenomenal support of Betten Automotive Group who will showcase beautiful new vehicles in Heritage Park. Betten continues its community minded philosophy by being the premier sponsor of this inaugural event. This race is a USATF sanctioned event and is supported by Run Muskegon.
Overall male and female top finishers receive a $250 DICKS SPORTING GOODS GIFT CARD.
Overall Master male and female winners will receive a generous Muskegon Polish Festival package for entry, drinks, and food.
Overall Grand Master male and female winners will receive a generous Muskegon Polish Festival package for entry, drinks, and food.
Award Age Groups: 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
EVERY finisher will receive a completion certificate in the form of a Free entry to the Muskegon Polish Festival, a Moratz Bakery PACZKI, and CoreLife Eatery's lemonade or warm broth.
Every step helps keep the Muskegon Polish Festival thriving and fuels its support of local nonprofits and community organizations. Runners aren't just chasing pastries-they're helping preserve Polish heritage ad giving back to Muskegon in a meaningful way. Noah Project will be on site Saturday, collecting donations from their Wish List and weather permitting, will have an Adoption Event.
*Please remember, registrations are final, and we wont be able to offer refunds or transfers.
Please Note: No dogs allowed, No refunds or credit card charge backs.
Races
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Paczki 5K Dash/Walk
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.50
11 area high school National Honor Society chapters will be volunteering and cheering on racers at our event. A new Paczki mascot will rev up the crowd in support of a great race/walk for everyone! Noah Project will be collecting Wish List donations for dogs and cats searching for their forever home, too! Come join our COMMUNITY April 25th!
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Location
1050 Seventh St (Heritage Landing), Muskegon, 49441, MI, United States
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