Clark Lake Run

🏃‍♂️ Welcome to the Clark Lake Run

Welcome to the 50th running at beautiful Clark Lake. WOW ! ! 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 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: 2025-08-02
• Location: 3509 Ocean Beach Road, Clark Lake, MI
• Race URL: Click here to register

📋 Packet Pick Up & Registration

• Date: Friday August 1st from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
• Location: at the Beach Bar, 3509 Ocean Beach Rd Clark Lake
• Race Day Registration: 7am to 8:15 am

⏰ Start Times

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

💵 Entry Fees

• 12k and 5k with Shirt: $35 until 7/25, $40 after 7/25
• Entry Fee without Shirt: $30 until 7/25, $35 after 7/25
• Kids 3/4K Fun Run with Shirt: $13 until 7/27, $15 after 7/27
• Entry Fee without Shirt: $8 until 7/27, $10 after 7/27

🕒 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.

🏆 Awards

Overall Awards will be 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.
• 5k Walk age groups: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90-100.

💰 Cash Awards

• 12K Cash Awards: 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.

🚫 Important Policies

Please note there are no dogs permitted at this event. Service dogs excluded. Please see the full policy under Race Info. This is for the safety of both our participants and your dogs. Thank you.

⏱️ Timing

The race is professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.

🎉 Join Us

Come join us for a celebration of our 50th year! Run your best at Clark Lake 2025. An event that promises to deliver excitement and memories.