The Spring Lake 5 Mile Run

Registration for the Spring Lake 5 Mile will open at 5:00am on Super Bowl Sunday, February 8, 2026.  We anticipate the race to sell out quickly, so don't delay in registering.  Set your calendar reminder / alarm clock!

The Kids Race online registration will open Feb. 8th but will close when the 5 mile run has reached it's limit.  It will reopen Feb. 16th. 

Welcome to the 48th Running of the Spring Lake Five Mile Run, Inc. In 1977, five hundred runners lined up for the first Spring Lake Five. Thanks to your help, the race has grown into one of the country's biggest and best running events.  

The Spring Lake Five Mile Run is organized by the Spring Lake Five Race Committee and Race Director Ed Hale, under the guidance of the Friends of the Spring Lake Five Inc., a not-for-profit organization. After payment of Race expenses, all proceeds from the Race are donated to charitable organizations or allocated for town projects. Since 2002, the race has donated over $4,140,302 local charities, volunteer organizations, town initiatives and Spring Lake Recreation.