Friends of Fishtown 5K

Join us for our 17th Annual Fishtown 5K! 

For more information about our race, please visit our website: 

Race Information

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

The in-person race registration includes:

• Race day, Saturday, July 19 at 9:00 a.m.
• RFID Chip Timing (through Newton Timing & Race Services, of Davison)
• Included in the Traverse City Track Club’s 2025 Grand Prix Series
• Corral starting line with fastest runners at the front

You receive:

• Fishtown 5K logo tee  
• Hydration stations throughout the course
• Post-race fuel
• Commemorative race bib
• Fishtown 5K logo sticker
• Chance to win race medals unique to Fishtown
• Overall Female and Male winners receive a unique award

Age categories in five-year increments, starting at:

5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80+

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

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 19: Last day to register to guarantee a race t-shirt is included in your packet**

July 18 by 11:59pm: Last moment to register online

July 19: Race day! Register by 8:30am to have your race chip timed

Packet Pick-up:

• July 18:  for in-person registrants 2 – 6pm in the Leland Library's - Munnecke Room (203 E Cedar St. Leland, MI)
• July 19:  in Fishtown 7:30am to 9:00am – Any packets not claimed will be available at the FPS office, Monday-Friday, after July 19th race day.

**If you want to secure a race t-shirt you must register by this date. We will be ordering a few additional t-shirts but they will be first-come first-serve.

Become a Sponsor!

Fishtown 5K Sponsorships offer businesses, organizations and families a great promotional opportunity while also helping preserve Fishtown now and forever. For more information, please view our Sponsorship Opportunities, call 231-256-8878 or email Summer Meyer at smeyer@fishtownmi.org

Social Media:

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