Race for the Crown (5K & Medieval Mile)
- Date Sun 30th August 2026
- Time 7:45AM EDT
- Location Holly, Michigan
- Price $54.00 - $64.60
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the spectacular Race for the Crown, taking place on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at the iconic Michigan Renaissance Festival grounds in Holly, Oakland. This exciting event features two race distances: a challenging 5K and a fun-filled Medieval Mile, perfect for runners and walkers of all levels.
Kick off your Renaissance weekend with a unique experience that immerses you in the vibrant sights and sounds of the festival before the gates even open to the public! Participants will enjoy a chip-timed race with live results, a custom dri-fit event shirt, a ticket to the Michigan Renaissance Festival (a $28 value), and a custom finisher medal. Plus, enjoy free professional race photos and post-race refreshments to celebrate your achievement! Registration is a fantastic opportunity to get active while enjoying the festive atmosphere of this beloved event. Don’t miss out on the chance to race through the enchanting Holly Grove Village on this unforgettable day!
Kick off your Renaissance weekend with a unique experience that immerses you in the vibrant sights and sounds of the festival before the gates even open to the public! Participants will enjoy a chip-timed race with live results, a custom dri-fit event shirt, a ticket to the Michigan Renaissance Festival (a $28 value), and a custom finisher medal. Plus, enjoy free professional race photos and post-race refreshments to celebrate your achievement! Registration is a fantastic opportunity to get active while enjoying the festive atmosphere of this beloved event. Don’t miss out on the chance to race through the enchanting Holly Grove Village on this unforgettable day!
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:
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.)
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
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $4.60 Fee & Event Shirt
Sun 30th August 2026 (7:45AM 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! -
Medieval Mile
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Event Shirt
Sun 30th August 2026 (7:50AM EDT)
$54.00
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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12600 Dixie Hwy., Holly, 48442, MI, United States
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