All proceeds from the Fishtown 5K go towards preserving historic Fishtown—the place, the stories and the Great Lakes fishing tradition. Join us in Fishtown, Leland, and be a joyful runner for Fishtown!
Event Details
The Fishtown 5K will be held in Leland on Saturday, July 20th at 9:00 a.m.
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. Click HERE to register.
Race features:
Start to finish RFID Chip-timing (through Newton Timing & Race Services, of Davison)
Corral signage to ensure the fastest runners are at the front
Hydration stations throughout the course
Post-race fuel
Age categories in five-year age increments starting at: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80+
You receive:
Fishtown 5K logo tee (T-shirt cutoff is June 20, 2024)
Fishtown 5K logo sticker
Commemorative race bib
Chance to win early-registration prizes
Chance to win race medals unique to Fishtown
Our special Fishtown 5K medals are awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each age category.
Overall Female and Male winners receive a unique Fishtown 5K award
T-shirt sizes include Youth S, M, L (select Adult S for Youth XL) and Adult S, M, L, XL and XXL. Don’t need a t-shirt? Choose to make an additional contribution to Fishtown Preservation by opting out.
How to Participate/Register
Chose In Person or “Can’t Be Here” (see below)
Cost
$35 per person February 1 – May 31 (+$5 shipping for “Can’t Be Here” registrants)
$40 per person June 1 – July 20 (+$5 shipping for “Can’t Be Here” registrants)
Deadlines
June 20: ** last day to register to guarantee a race t-shirt and logo sticker is included in your packet
July 18 – 11:59pm: last moment to register online
July 19: Packet pickup for in-person registrants 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
July 20: in-person race day! Register by 8:30 a.m. to have your race chip–timed
**If you want to guarantee 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 Pickup
July 19: for in-person registrants 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm in the Leland Library’s – Munnecke Room (203 E Cedar St. Leland, MI)
July 20: in Fishtown 7:30 am to 9:00 am
If you missed the race, packets will be available at FPS office, Monday-Friday, after race day through the end of July.
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 20, (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 $5.00 will be added. Click HERE for “Can’t Be Here” registration.
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
Prizes!
We love early birds! Everyone who registers starting in February through the end of May will be entered into monthly drawings to win a “Taste of Fishtown”, which includes a gift card from each of the food businesses in Fishtown! Each winner will receive a Village Cheese Shanty gift card–good for ten (10) of your favorite sammies, a $25 gift card to Carlson’s Fishery, and for dessert—a $10 gift card to Dam Candy. Drawings will be held at the beginning of March, April, May and June. The sooner you register the more chances you have to win!