Friends of Fishtown 5K

Join us for our 14th Annual Fishtown 5K! We are excited to be back and in person! For those that would like to run with us virtually, that option is back as well!

Race route map here: https://www.fishtownmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Fishtown5K_RaceMap_2021.pdf

For more information about our race, please visit our website: https://www.fishtownmi.org/fishtown-5k-2022/

Race Information

In person: Starting and finishing in the heart of Fishtown, gradual climbs and graceful descents make our chip-times 5K ideal for the serious runner or the whole family. Runners, walkers, strollers and leashed dogs are all welcome. Rain or shine. Click here for in person registration.

Your in-person race registration includes:

• Race day, Saturday, July 16 at 9:00 a.m.
• RFID Chip Timing (through Newton Timing & Race Services, of Davison)
• Included in the Traverse City Track Club’s 2022 Grand Prix Series
• Corral starting line with fastest runners at the front

You receive:

• Hydration stations throughout the course
• Post-race fuel
• Commemorative race bib
• Fishtown 5K logo sticker
• Chance to win race medals unique to Fishtown
• Chance to win early-registration prizes and a painting by artist Neil Walling
• Overall Female and Male winners receive Malcolm Chatfield fish tug plaques

Age categories:

12-under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

Our specially hand made medals are awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each age category. 

Unite in support of Fishtown via social media with snapshots of your Friends of Fishtown 5K experience. Follow us and share your moment! #Fishtown5K, #RunForFishtown, #AJoyfulRun

The official race route will be marked, but here’s a map to help you plan your race Fishtown 5K - Route Map

Important dates:

June 20: * last day to register to receive a race packet, including a commemorative t-shirt, race bib and event sticker

July 10: last day to register to receive a race bib and event sticker, while supplies last

July 16: in-person race day, register by 8:30 a.m. to have your race Chip Timed

July 23: last day for virtual race, register by 11:59 p.m., squeeze in a run for Fishtown and a chance to win a fabulous painting of Fishtown

*If you want a commemorative t-shirt you must register by this date. We will not be ordering additional t-shirts.

Virtual race: allows you to walk, hike or run the race on your own time wherever you choose. Virtual race participants will receive a race packet via USPS mail with the essential items needed to complete the race between July 16th and July 23rd. Please be certain to confirm your mailing address! 

You receive:

• Fishtown 5K logo tee
• Commemorative race bib
• Fishtown 5K logo sticker
• Chance to win early-registration prizes and a painting by artist Neil Walling

Official race route in Leland will be marked if you are able to be here the week of the virtual event
This is not a timed event.

Create race-day momentum by wearing your commemorative t-shirt and bib and unite in support of Fishtown via social media with snapshots of your Friends of Fishtown 5K experience. Follow us and share your moment! We encourage you to use #Fishtown5K, #RunForFishtown, #AJoyfulRun