Race for the Crown (5K & Medieval Mile)
From Great Lakes Race Management
- Date Sun 30th August 2026
- Time 7:45AM EDT
- Location Holly, Michigan
- Price $64.60 - $75.20
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating "Race for the Crown," hosted by Great Lakes Race Management, on Sunday, August 30, 2026, in Holly, Oakland! This vibrant event kicks off the Michigan Renaissance Festival with an exciting 5K and a whimsical Medieval Mile, promising a unique experience for runners and walkers of all levels. Set against the enchanting backdrop of the festival grounds, participants will embark on a scenic race through Holly Grove Village, immersing themselves in the lively sights and sounds of the Renaissance era before the gates open to the public.
The race features chip-timed results, a custom dri-fit event shirt, and a ticket to the Michigan Renaissance Festival, all included in your registration. Plus, enjoy free parking, a custom finisher medal, and post-race refreshments to refuel after your adventure! Don't miss the chance to compete for awards in both overall and age group categories. Make sure you're at the starting line by 7:45 AM for the 5K and 7:50 AM for the Medieval Mile. Experience the magic of the Renaissance while racing for glory—sign up today and prepare for a day of fun and festivity!
The race features chip-timed results, a custom dri-fit event shirt, and a ticket to the Michigan Renaissance Festival, all included in your registration. Plus, enjoy free parking, a custom finisher medal, and post-race refreshments to refuel after your adventure! Don't miss the chance to compete for awards in both overall and age group categories. Make sure you're at the starting line by 7:45 AM for the 5K and 7:50 AM for the Medieval Mile. Experience the magic of the Renaissance while racing for glory—sign up today and prepare for a day of fun and festivity!
Organiser's Description
MALE SIGNRACE FOR THE CROWN CROSSED SWORDS
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2026
MICHIGAN RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
(12600 DIXIE HWY, HOLLY, MI.)
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:
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30TH, 2026 (RACE DAY!)
MICHIGAN RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL FRONT GATE
12600 DIXIE HWY, HOLLY, MI
ALARM CLOCK 6:00 AM 7:30 AM
**RACE STARTS AT 7:45AM! START LINE WILL ONLY BE OPEN UNTIL 7:55AM**
**HARD CUT OFF FOR 5K RUN IS 9:00AM (GATES OPEN FOR RENFEST)**
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.)
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:
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30TH, 2026 (RACE DAY!)
MICHIGAN RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL FRONT GATE
12600 DIXIE HWY, HOLLY, MI
ALARM CLOCK 6:00 AM 7:30 AM
**RACE STARTS AT 7:45AM! START LINE WILL ONLY BE OPEN UNTIL 7:55AM**
**HARD CUT OFF FOR 5K RUN IS 9:00AM (GATES OPEN FOR RENFEST)**
RACE START TIMES:
MALE SIGN 5K RACE: 7:45 AM
MALE SIGN MEDIEVAL MILE: 7:50 AM
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $5.20 Fee & Event Shirt
Sun 30th August 2026 (7:45AM EDT)
$75.20
REGISTRATION INCLUDES: three oclock Chip-timed Race with Live Results t-shirt Custom Dri-Fit Event shirt admission tickets Michigan Renaissance Festival ticket ($28 value) P button FREE Parking ($15 value) sports medal Custom Finisher Medal trophy Overall & Age Group Awards camera with flash FREE professional Race photos red applepretzel Post-race Refreshments - to refuel like a champion! -
Medieval Mile
Incl. $4.60 Fee & Event Shirt
Sun 30th August 2026 (7:50AM EDT)
$64.60
REGISTRATION INCLUDES: three oclock Chip-timed Race with Live Results t-shirt Custom Dri-Fit Event shirt admission tickets Michigan Renaissance Festival ticket ($28 value) P button FREE Parking ($15 value) sports medal Custom Finisher Medal trophy Overall & Age Group Awards camera with flash FREE professional Race photos red applepretzel Post-race Refreshments - to refuel like a champion!
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Location
12600 Dixie Hwy., Holly, 48442, MI, United States
Race for the Crown (5K & Medieval Mile)
