Run the River Maritime Days 5k

Sunday, June 21st - 2026

Marine City, MI

9:00 AM

Celebrate Father’s Day with a fun, family-friendly 5K that brings the community together along the beautiful riverfront! Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, this event is perfect for all ages and fitness levels. Strollers, kids, and dads of all speeds are welcome—so grab the whole family and make it a memorable day filled with movement, laughs, and waterfront views. Stick around after the race to enjoy the Maritime Days festivities!

EVENTS

T-shirt & Finishers Medal!

$30

9:00AM EDT

Professionally timed race. Participants receive a t-shirt, race bib, and finishers medal.

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For kids 12 and under!

$20

10:00AM EDT

Fun run for kids ages 12 and under. T-shirt included.

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EVENT PRICING

5K run/walk: $30 for Adults thru 6/7, $35 from 6/8 to 6/20. $40 on race day (online registration only)

Kids Dash: $20 includes a t-shirt. For kids ages 12 and under.Parents can run with kids if needed.

Family discount - 10% discount for 3 or more people registering at the same time - automatically applied during registration

AWESOME RACE SWAG!

👕Race t-shirt - sizes Youth S-L. Adult S-3XL

🏅Finishers medal

🔢Commemorative race bib

Shirts are guaranteed with registration by Sunday, June 7th. Sizes available as they last after that date.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

7:00 AM - Packet Pickup & Late Registration

9:00 AM - 5k Run/Walk

10:00 AM - Kids Dash

Immediately following both races - meet us at the festival tent for a donation based pancake breakfast with the family!

Packet pickup will be located at the main festival tent in Nautical Mile Park at 509 S Water St.

RESULTS

The race is professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.

Results will be available immediately after you finish the race.

Scan the QR code on your bib #.

AWARDS

TENTATIVE AWARD STRUCTURE

🏆Overall Male and Female

🏆Overall Male and Female Master (ages 40+).

🏆First in age groups 14 and under 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

Donations and Proceeds from this event support the Maritime Days Festival

All Weekend Long:

Carnival Midway fun for the whole family!

Friday Night:

Fireworks Display

Lighted Boat Parade

Country Hoedown featuring pulled pork dinner & live music by Y’all Band

🎉Saturday Fun:

Kids Day

Bingo

Maritime Days Unplugged – Acoustics for a Cause

Evening Drone Show

Live music with the Meldrum Brothers

Sunday Events:

Run the River 5K

Pancake Brunch & Cocktail Competition

Maritime Days Parade

More Bingo

Wrestling (Father’s Day fun!)

$90

Raised of $2,000

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Countdown to race day! 👟🏃

SPECIAL OFFER FOR RACE PARTICIPANTS

After the race bring your bib in for $3 off a purchase off $10 or more at Empowered Nutrition.

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Event Location

Nautical Mile Park
509 S Water Street
Marine City, MI 48039 US View Location on Map