2026 RUNLUDINGTON Run For Your Lives 5k/10k

Event Details

• Date: 2026-10-31
• Location: 107 W Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI
• Website: Register here

Race Features

• Included: Race tee and finisher medal.
• Shirt Guarantee: Registrations after October 30 at NOON are not guaranteed a shirt.
• Refreshments: PHORM ENERGY and ICELANDIC GLACIAL WATER for all participants at the finish line.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

• Mic Ultra Zero
• Phorm Hydration
• Icelandic Glacial Water
• Ludington Beverage
• Filer Credit Union

Participants

• Who: Runners/Walkers of any age and ability

Packet Pickup

• Early Pickup: Friday, October 30 from 4-6pm at LOTUS (127 S James St)
• Race Day Pickup: 7:30-8:30am at Hoyt’s Next Door (111 W Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431)

Registration Fees

• Standard: $30, $35 on race day
• Student: (19 and under) $20/$25 on race day

Race Start

• Time: 9am at James & Court

Race Distances

• Distance Options: 5k/10k
• Accessibility: Dogs & Strollers welcome, but a portion of the 10k is off road.
• 5k Path: Road/paved path.
• 10k Path: Loops through the trails of Cartier Park.

Course Navigation

• Both races wind on-road, off-road, and on the Cartier Park loop through the beautiful fall colors.
• We utilize color coded arrows, volunteers, cones, and tape.
• Run it with turn-by-turn voice navigation via the RunGo app. Download now.

Race Courses

• 5k Race Route: View Route
• 10k Race Route: View Route

Awards

• Categorization: 1st Male/Female for overall, masters (40+), and Grand Masters (60+).
• Age Groups: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male/Female age groups (decades).