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Volksläufe - The People's Race

Fri July 4, 2025 Frankenmuth, MI 48734 US Directions

Events

5K Run

$35 9:00AM EDT - 11:00AM EDT Registration Opens February 27, 2025 at 12:00am EST

5K Walk

$35 9:10AM EDT - 11:00AM EDT Registration Opens February 26, 2025 at 12:00am EST

10K Run

$35 7:00AM EDT - 11:00AM EDT Registration Opens February 27, 2025 at 12:00am EST

Half Marathon Run

$40 7:10AM EDT - 11:00AM EDT Registration Opens February 27, 2025 at 12:00am EST

2K Family Fun Run

$15 10:00AM EDT - 11:00AM EDT Registration Opens February 27, 2025 at 12:00am EST

Place

601 Weiss St
Heritage Park
Frankenmuth, MI US 48734

Description

The Frankenmuth Jaycees are proud to host their annual Independence Day races!  The Volksläufe, German for "The People's Race," is held annually in celebration of family, friendship, and fitness!  The race’s certified 5K, 10K, and 20K courses begin and end in beautiful Heritage Park.  The scenic routes wind runners around historic Frankenmuth, over the famed Holzbrücke wooden bridge and the Cass River.  For our younger race enthusiasts, there is also a family-friendly 2K Fun Run!

Please Note: All race times have CHANGED one hour! With the following start times:

10K- 0700 AM 

20K- 0710AM

5K Run- 0900 AM 

5KWalk- 0915 AM 

2K Fun Run- 1000AM

Online Registration ends July 1st!  We cannot guarantee a race shirt at on-site registration - so be sure to register early to score your one-of-a-kind Volksläufe t-shirt!

Race Contact Info

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Sponsors


Packet Pick Up

Packet pick up is Wednesday, July 3rd from 5-10pm and Thursday, July 4th from 6-10am at the Harvey Kern pavilion in Heritage Park, 601 Weiss St. in Frankenmuth, MI, 48734.

Late Registration

Late registration is Wednesday, July 3rd from 5-10 pm and Thursday, July 4th from 5:30 am until 30 minutes prior to each race start time. The fee varies according to the race distance.

It will be held in the Harvey Kern pavilion in Heritage Park, 601 Weiss St. in Frankenmuth, MI, 48734. Late registrants are not guaranteed a race shirt, but are welcome to check back at the end of the race to inquire on availability. 

Sponsorship

For sponsorship opportunities please email us at info@volkslaufe.org

 

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