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Saturday, April 24th, 2027
1050 Seventh St (Heritage Landing), Muskegon MI
5K
39–54°F · some rain risk
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2026
51–65°F
rain
2025
48–70°F
dry
2024
35–48°F
dry
2023
36–45°F
dry
2022
49–63°F
dry
2021
42–51°F
dry
2020
39–49°F
dry
2019
35–55°F
dry
2018
49–57°F
dry
2017
40–67°F
dry
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About this race
Paczki 5K Dash Run/Walk
This race is an USATF sanctioned race.
Packet Pickup: Day of the Race at Heritage Landing beginning at 7:30 am & Day before 4/24 @ Betten Chevrolet, 3-6 pm, 2474 Henry St, Muskegon, MI 49441, in the Cadillac Showroom.
Muskegon Polish Festival - the crew that brings pierogi, polka, and paczki joy every Labor Day - is launching its 1st Annual Paczki 5K Dash! The Paczki 5K Dash/Walk is chip timed by Runner's Edge Race Timing, starts at Heritage Landing and follows Muskegon's beautiful Lakeshore Trail, professionally marked and measured to 5K on April 25th, 2026. The Muskegon Polish Festival enjoys the phenomenal support of Betten Automotive Group who will showcase beautiful new vehicles in Heritage Park. Betten continues its community minded philosophy by being the premier sponsor of this inaugural event. This race is a USATF sanctioned event and is supported by Run Muskegon.
Overall male and female top finishers receive a $250 Dicks Sporting Goods Gift card.
Overall Master male and female winners will receive a generous Muskegon Polish Festival package for entry, drinks, and food.
Overall Grand Master male and female winners will receive a generous Muskegon Polish Festival package for entry, drinks, and food.
Award Age Groups: 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
EVERY finisher will receive a completion certificate in the form of a Free entry to the Muskegon Polish Festival, a Moratz Bakery PACZKI, and CoreLife Eatery's lemonade or warm broth.
Every step helps keep the Muskegon Polish Festival thriving and fuels its support of local nonprofits and community organizations. Runners aren't just chasing pastries-they're helping preserve Polish heritage ad giving back to Muskegon in a meaningful way. Noah Project will be on site Saturday, collecting donations from their Wish List and weather permitting, will have an Adoption Event.
*Please remember, registrations are final, and we won’t be able to offer refunds or transfers.
Please Note: No dogs allowed, No refunds or credit card charge backs.
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