Friends of Fishtown 5K

Join us for our 18th Annual Fishtown 5K! 

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 features:

• Start to finish RFID Chip Timing (through Newton Timing & Race Services, of Davison)
• Corral starting line with fastest runners at the front
• Five year age categories
• Hydration stations throughout the course
• Post-race fuel
• Included in the Traverse City Track Club’s 2026 Grand Prix Series

You receive:

• Fishtown 5K logo tee  (T-shirt cutoff is June 18, 2026)
• Fishtown 5K logo sticker
• Commemorative race bib
• Chance to win race medals unique to Fishtown
  • Our special Fishtown 5K medals are awarded to the top three male & female finishers in each age category
• Overall Female and Male winners receive a unique Fishtown 5K 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+

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

Love the Fishtown 5K, but "Can’t Be Here"? 

You can sign up for the Fishtown 5K and have a race packet mailed to you the week after the race. Provided you sign up before June 19, (or as long as supplies last) you’ll get a super cool Fishtown 5K t-shirt, race logo sticker and bib. Packets will be sent via US Mail, so please be certain to confirm your mailing address! A shipping cost of $7.00 will be added. 

You receive:

• Fishtown 5K logo tee
• Fishtown 5K logo sticker
• Commemorative race bib
• Chance to win early-registration prizes

This is not a virtual event, but we’d still love to see photos of you wearing your race shirt. Follow us and share your joy! 

#Fishtown5K, #RunForFishtown, #AJoyfulRun

Important dates:

June 1: Registration Increase

June 18: **Last day to register to guarantee a race t-shirt is included in your packet

July 17 @ 6pm: Last moment to register online

July 17: Packet pickup for in-person registrants (see below for location and time)

July 18: Race day! Register by 8:30am to have your race chip timed

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

Packet Pick-up:

• July 17:  for in-person registrants 2 – 6pm in the Leland Library's – Munnecke Room (203 E Cedar St. Leland, MI)
• July 18:  in Fishtown 7:30am to 9:00am 
  •  Any packets not claimed will be available at the FPS office, Monday-Friday, 10am – 4pm through the end of July.

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:

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