Dandelion Dash Trail 5K, 1 Mile, and Short Family Fun Run

Events

9:00AM EDT

10:00AM EDT

10:30AM EDT

Place

801 Northmen Dr.
Petoskey, MI US 49770-8973

Description

Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026

5K Trail Run or Walk

Start Time: 9:00 am
Professionally timed
Meadow trail, mostly flat with gentle rolling hills
Swag bag: race T-shirt*, vinyl sticker (while supplies last), and native seed packet
Custom wooden medals for top finishers and age group winners
Complimentary Fun Run registration
REGISTRATION CLOSES MAY 14!

1 Mile Trail Run or Walk

Start Time: 10:00 am
Running clock (not timed)
Meadow trail, mostly flat with gentle rolling hills
Swag bag: race T-shirt*, vinyl sticker (while supplies last), and native seed packet
Complimentary Fun Run registration
REGISTRATION CLOSES MAY 14!

Family Fun Run

Start Time: 10:30 am
Less than 1/4 mile
Fun course geared towards families with young children
Finisher ribbon for the kids
Swag bag: sticker, temporary tattoo, and native seed packet
All participants (including parents) must register. Participants 2 and under are free through May 13.

5K Virtual Run

Not located near Petoskey? Participate from afar!
Swag bag with race T-shirt*, vinyl sticker (while supplies last), and native seed packet. Shipping charges apply.

*Must be registered by May 6 for Race T-shirts

Check-in: You must check in prior to the event. Packet pickup is Friday, May 15 from 3:30-5:30pm at Petoskey Children's Nature Preschool (1804 E Mitchell, Petoskey, MI 49770), or at the event from 8:00-10:00am.

Parking: Petoskey Middle School parking lot

The Fine Print: Children under age 12 must be supervised. Trail-appropriate strollers are allowed for the Family Fun Run only. While we love pets, please leave your dog at home.

Who Will Benefit?

Petoskey Children’s Nature Preschool has been providing high-quality, early childhood education to the children of Northwest Michigan for over 60 years! We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) preschool providing children with an enriching, play-based, child-centered environment to explore the world and relationships around them.

Medals

Custom wooden medals will be awarded to overall and age group winners in the 5K. An awards ceremony will be held following the 5K at approximately 9:55 AM.