Clark Lake Run

Welcome to the Clark Lake Run

Welcome to the 51st running at beautiful Clark Lake. WOW ! ! OVER a Half a century of Road Racing at beautiful Clark Lake. Please come celebrate with us. The first run was in 1976 and only one event was a 7 Mile around the Lake. In 1993 WE made the 7 miler a 12K and added a 5K Run, 5K Walk & 3/4K kids Run. This year we will again be putting an emphasis on the 12K with added prize money in this event. Truly one of Michigan's Premier summer events. You will enjoy the course that encompasses the lake on gently rolling hills with breathtaking lake front views. Our post race party and award ceremony at the Beach Bar Patio on the shore of Clark Lake is second to none. The proceeds from this event will be used for the continued progress and maintenance of The Thomas R. Collins Memorial Spirit Trail.

Event Details

• Date: August 1, 2026
• Location: 3509 Ocean Beach Road, Clark Lake, MI
• Website: Clark Lake Run

Packet Pick Up & Registration

• July 31: 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the Beach Bar
• Race Day: 7am to 8:15 am

Start Times

• 8:30 am: 12k Run
• 8:35 am: 5k Run
• 8:36 am: 5k Walk
• 9:45 am: Kids fun run

Entry Fees

• 12k and 5k Entry Fee with Shirt: $35 until 7/26, $40 after 7/26
• Entry Fee without Shirt: $30 until 7/26, $35 after 7/26
• Kids 3/4K Fun Run Entry Fee with Shirt: $13 until 7/26, $15 after 7/26
• Entry Fee without Shirt: $8 until 7/26, $10 after 7/26

Time Limit

A Time limit for the 12K run is 90 minutes (12-minute pace). You must be able to finish the 12K within 90 minutes or please sign up for the 5K Run. No one under the age of 12 is allowed in the 12K Run.

Preregistration

Be sure to preregister! - The fee goes up and there are very limited shirt sizes on race day. Online registration is open until Thursday, July 30th at 11:59 PM. In-person registration is available Friday from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm and race day morning starting at 7 am. HIGHLY ENCOURAGE REGISTERING ONLINE.

Results

Your accurate chip time and place will be texted to your phone and posted on this site. Printed results will be posted on site.

Awards

• Overall Awards: Given to the top male and female finishers of Open (all ages), Masters (40+) in the 12k Run, 5k Run, and 5k Walk.
• Age Group Awards: Top 3 in each age group
• 12k Run age groups: 17 and under, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-85, 85-89
• 5k Run age groups: 0-14, 15-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-95

Cash Awards

12K: Male and Female top 5 Overall - 1ST $150, 2ND $125, 3RD $100, 4TH $75, 5TH $50. 12k master male and female overall: 1st $100, 2nd $75, 3rd $50, 4th $25, 5th $25. 12K Course Record: Male $150, Female $150. 12K Age group record: Male $50 Female $50.

5k: Cash awards Course record Male & Female: $100. 5K Age group record Male and Female: $50. No cash awards to those under 18 and under or with remaining college eligibility: NO EXCEPTIONS!

Important Notes

• Dogs: Please note there are no dogs permitted at this event. Service dogs excluded. Please see the full policy under Race Info.
• Timing: The race is professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.

Join Us

Come join us for a continued celebration of this classic summer race - Run your best at Clark Lake 2026. An event that promises to deliver excitement and memories!