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Saturday, July 31st, 2027
8751 Helena Rd, Alden MI
5K · 10K
63–77°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 0 of the last 10 years
2025
65–77°F
dry
2024
57–71°F
dry
2023
60–78°F
dry
2022
61–69°F
dry
2021
66–81°F
dry
2020
65–87°F
dry
2019
61–81°F
dry
2018
63–78°F
dry
2017
56–79°F
dry
2016
69–76°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Jul 31
Cloudy · 57–81°F
Saturday, Jul 31starts near 57°F · 2% chance of rain · wind up to 12 mph
About this race
We're possibly the only run in the world that starts at a Quilt Show & ends at a Rummage Sale.
Alden Run events include a 5K, 10K, & 2 Mile Fun Walk. Both our 5K & 10K courses are USA Track & Field sanctioned with varied terrain including pavement, dirt roads, and two tracks through the woods. Our 2-mile Fun Walk is on all paved roads making it stroller, pet, & kid friendly.
Proceeds from The Alden Run are shared with Bellaire, Mancelona, & Central Lake Schools with money going to both the athletic departments & the art departments. Money is also donated to the Downtown Alden Business Association & other local non-profit organizations. Please consider a donation to The Alden Run. Just click the "Donation" button on our homepage.
Start Time is 9:00 a.m. Saturday, July 31st
We're famous for our fun & eclectic race awards & festive door prizes from local merchants. All prizes, awards & door prizes are award after the race.
A live results link will be provided by Yooper Running Company and final results posted to yooperrunning.com
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