Queen City Fall Frolic 5K and Kids Dash presented by IncredibleBank
- Date Sat 24th October 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Houghton, Michigan
- Price $11.60 - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the Queen City Fall Frolic 5K and Kids Dash on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in beautiful Houghton! Starting at 10 am, this inaugural event promises a scenic 5K run along the picturesque Houghton canal, providing a perfect opportunity to wrap up your running season before winter arrives. The out-and-back course on the bike path offers stunning views of the Keweenaw Waterway, making it an ideal setting for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike.
In addition to the 5K, young participants can join in the excitement with a Kids 1 Mile Dash, ensuring a memorable day for the whole family. All races will kick off and conclude at Kestner Waterfront Park, where friendly competition and community spirit await. Don't forget to pick up your race packets on Friday, October 23, from 3 pm to 7 pm, or on race day morning from 7:30 am to 8:30 am. With awards for the top three men and women finishers, there's plenty of motivation to lace up your running shoes! Plus, all proceeds will benefit the Copper Country Humane Society, so you can run for a great cause.
In addition to the 5K, young participants can join in the excitement with a Kids 1 Mile Dash, ensuring a memorable day for the whole family. All races will kick off and conclude at Kestner Waterfront Park, where friendly competition and community spirit await. Don't forget to pick up your race packets on Friday, October 23, from 3 pm to 7 pm, or on race day morning from 7:30 am to 8:30 am. With awards for the top three men and women finishers, there's plenty of motivation to lace up your running shoes! Plus, all proceeds will benefit the Copper Country Humane Society, so you can run for a great cause.
Organiser's Description
We are excited to work with IncredibleBank of Houghton to bring a new race to the Copper Country! This October on the 24th at 10 am we will be hosting the First Fall Frolic 5k and Kids Dash!
The Fall Frolic 5k Run offers a scenic run along the Houghton canal and an opportunity to conclude your running season before the snow arrives! The course is an out and back on the bike path, giving you the full experience of the Keweenaw Waterway. All races will begin and end at Kestner Waterfront Park in Houghton.
The Fall Frolic 5k is a great way to break up training for those looking to hop into a late season fall marathon and cap off their running journey for the 2026 season. We are hoping this allows for one last fun hoorah before we all put our ski clothes on for our outdoor adventures and one last run outdoor for those who hibernate on the treadmill for the winter.
We will have awards for the Top 3 individuals in both the Men's and Women's 5k.
Packet Pick-up will be the day before Friday October 23th from 3pm - 7pm. We will also have it available race morning from 7:30 am - 8:30 am. We encourage you to pick up your packet on Friday to help save us from any race day confusion!
Proceeds from this race will be donated to the Copper Country Humane Society.
Dont forget the kids! We are also hosting a Fall Frolic Kid's 1 Mile Dash
The Fall Frolic 5k Run offers a scenic run along the Houghton canal and an opportunity to conclude your running season before the snow arrives! The course is an out and back on the bike path, giving you the full experience of the Keweenaw Waterway. All races will begin and end at Kestner Waterfront Park in Houghton.
The Fall Frolic 5k is a great way to break up training for those looking to hop into a late season fall marathon and cap off their running journey for the 2026 season. We are hoping this allows for one last fun hoorah before we all put our ski clothes on for our outdoor adventures and one last run outdoor for those who hibernate on the treadmill for the winter.
We will have awards for the Top 3 individuals in both the Men's and Women's 5k.
Packet Pick-up will be the day before Friday October 23th from 3pm - 7pm. We will also have it available race morning from 7:30 am - 8:30 am. We encourage you to pick up your packet on Friday to help save us from any race day confusion!
Proceeds from this race will be donated to the Copper Country Humane Society.
Dont forget the kids! We are also hosting a Fall Frolic Kid's 1 Mile Dash
Races
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Fall Frolic 5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th October 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$27.50
For the Fall Frolic 5k we will have a nice route out and back on the waterfront path were the turn around point will be just past the Super 8 Motel. We will have a water station there for those would like to partake in a drink halfway through their race! -
Fall Frolic 1 Mile Kids Dash
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sat 24th October 2026 (10:45AM EDT)
$11.60
For our Kids Dash we will keep it as it is for our Spring Awakening Race and it will just be an out and back on the water front path to the famous lift bridge and back!
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Location
1100 W Lakeshore Dr, Houghton, 49931, MI, United States
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Queen City Fall Frolic 5K and Kids Dash presented by IncredibleBank
