Race for the Crown
- Date Sun 30th August 2026
- Time 7:45AM EDT
- Location Holly, Michigan
- Price $54.00 - $64.60
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the Race for the Crown, taking place on Sunday, August 30, 2026, in the picturesque Holly, Oakland, Michigan! Kick off your Michigan Renaissance Festival weekend with this exciting event that welcomes runners and walkers of all levels to experience a unique 5K or a delightful 1-mile Medieval Mile. Set against the vibrant backdrop of the Renaissance Festival grounds, participants will enjoy the thrill of racing before the gates open to the public, fully immersing themselves in the sights and sounds of this magical celebration.
Starting at 7:45 AM, the Male Sign 5K race will challenge competitors, while the Male Sign Medieval Mile, beginning shortly after at 7:50 AM, offers a festive pace for those looking to enjoy the atmosphere. Registration includes a chip-timed race with live results, a custom dri-fit event shirt, a ticket to the Michigan Renaissance Festival, free parking, and a stunning custom finisher medal. Plus, participants can look forward to overall and age group awards, professional race photos, and post-race refreshments to refuel like a champion! Don’t miss this chance to partake in a truly royal experience on the enchanting grounds of Holly Grove Village!
Starting at 7:45 AM, the Male Sign 5K race will challenge competitors, while the Male Sign Medieval Mile, beginning shortly after at 7:50 AM, offers a festive pace for those looking to enjoy the atmosphere. Registration includes a chip-timed race with live results, a custom dri-fit event shirt, a ticket to the Michigan Renaissance Festival, free parking, and a stunning custom finisher medal. Plus, participants can look forward to overall and age group awards, professional race photos, and post-race refreshments to refuel like a champion! Don’t miss this chance to partake in a truly royal experience on the enchanting grounds of Holly Grove Village!
Organiser's Description
MALE SIGNRACE FOR THE CROWNCROSSED SWORDS
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2026
MICHIGAN RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
(12600 DIXIE HWY, HOLLY, MI.)
RACE START: 7:45 AM
HEAR YE, HEAR YE! KICK OFF YOUR MICHIGAN RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL WEEKEND WITH A RACE FIT FOR ROYALTY! RACE FOR THE CROWN INVITES RUNNERS AND WALKERS OF ALL LEVELS TO TAKE ON A 5K OR 1-MILE MEDIEVAL MILE THROUGH THE ICONIC GROUNDS OF THE RENFEST.
THIS ONE-OF-A-KIND RACE STARTS AND FINISHES IN HOLLY GROVE VILLAGE, IMMERSING YOU IN THE SIGHTS, SOUNDS, AND ENERGY OF THE RENAISSANCE FESTIVALBEFORE THE GATES EVEN OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! WHETHER YOURE CHASING A FAST TIME OR ENJOYING A FESTIVE RUN, THIS RACE DELIVERS PURE RENFEST MAGIC FROM START TO FINISH.
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
CHIP-TIMED RACE WITH LIVE RESULTS
CUSTOM DRI-FIT EVENT SHIRT
MICHIGAN RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL TICKET ($28 VALUE)
FREE PARKING ($15 VALUE)
CUSTOM FINISHER MEDAL
OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS
FREE PROFESSIONAL RACE PHOTOS
POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS - TO REFUEL LIKE A CHAMPION!
PACKET PICK-UP:
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29TH, 2026
COMPLETE RUNNER GRAND BLANC
11303 S SAGINAW ST, GRAND BLANC, MI 48439
ALARM CLOCK 11:00 AM 3:00 PM
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30TH, 2026 (RACE DAY!)
MICHIGAN RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL FRONT GATE
12600 DIXIE HWY, HOLLY, MI
ALARM CLOCK 6:00 AM 7:45 AM
RACE START TIMES:
MALE SIGN 5K RACE: 7:45 AM
MALE SIGN MEDIEVAL MILE: 7:50 AM
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2026
MICHIGAN RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
(12600 DIXIE HWY, HOLLY, MI.)
RACE START: 7:45 AM
HEAR YE, HEAR YE! KICK OFF YOUR MICHIGAN RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL WEEKEND WITH A RACE FIT FOR ROYALTY! RACE FOR THE CROWN INVITES RUNNERS AND WALKERS OF ALL LEVELS TO TAKE ON A 5K OR 1-MILE MEDIEVAL MILE THROUGH THE ICONIC GROUNDS OF THE RENFEST.
THIS ONE-OF-A-KIND RACE STARTS AND FINISHES IN HOLLY GROVE VILLAGE, IMMERSING YOU IN THE SIGHTS, SOUNDS, AND ENERGY OF THE RENAISSANCE FESTIVALBEFORE THE GATES EVEN OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! WHETHER YOURE CHASING A FAST TIME OR ENJOYING A FESTIVE RUN, THIS RACE DELIVERS PURE RENFEST MAGIC FROM START TO FINISH.
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
CHIP-TIMED RACE WITH LIVE RESULTS
CUSTOM DRI-FIT EVENT SHIRT
MICHIGAN RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL TICKET ($28 VALUE)
FREE PARKING ($15 VALUE)
CUSTOM FINISHER MEDAL
OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS
FREE PROFESSIONAL RACE PHOTOS
POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS - TO REFUEL LIKE A CHAMPION!
PACKET PICK-UP:
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29TH, 2026
COMPLETE RUNNER GRAND BLANC
11303 S SAGINAW ST, GRAND BLANC, MI 48439
ALARM CLOCK 11:00 AM 3:00 PM
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30TH, 2026 (RACE DAY!)
MICHIGAN RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL FRONT GATE
12600 DIXIE HWY, HOLLY, MI
ALARM CLOCK 6:00 AM 7:45 AM
RACE START TIMES:
MALE SIGN 5K RACE: 7:45 AM
MALE SIGN MEDIEVAL MILE: 7:50 AM
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12600 Dixie Hwy., Holly, 48442, MI, United States
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