Mitten Community Runs
Kalamazoo Races and Events
Saturday, October 17th
Raptor Run 5k and 1k kids run
Take a Fall Fun Run! Start off your day at the popular 5K Raptor Run/Walk along some of KNC’s most beautiful fall trails. All proceeds support the Kalamazoo Nature Center’s education program.
Sunday, October 18th
Grand Rapids Marathon
23rd Annual 2026 Grand Rapids Marathon Sponsored by University of Michigan Health - West also featuring Foster Swift Half Marathon Pepsi Zero Sugar Marathon Relay and 57th Annual Run Thru The Rapids 5K & 10K
Saturday, October 24th
Mackinac Island Great Turtle Half Marathon & 5.7 Mile
One of the most scenic trail events in the country! Enjoy the beauty of Mackinac Island's Fall season running and walking the interior trails and shoreline during the last open weekend of the season. This is the 30th anniversary of this iconic Mackinac Island event!
Saturday, October 31st
Hot Cider Hustle - Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
Run the Grand Rapids Hot Cider Hustle Half Marathon, 10K & 5K on Oct. 31. All participants get an event shirt, hot cider, caramel apple and finisher mug.