United Financial Freeland Walleye Races 5K/10K

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

United Financial Credit Union is once again proud to present the 16th Annual Freeland Walleye Festival Race for 2025! Join several hundred participants in running and/or walking USATF sanctioned 10k and 5k Freeland Rail Trail/road courses and a Kid’s Fun Run.

🎖️ Included with Entry

• Finisher Medals: Awesome custom finisher medals
• Race T-Shirt: High-quality race t-shirt
• Timing Results: Professional timing results
• Photograph: Free online finisher photograph

📅 Event Details

• Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025
• Location: Freeland SportsZone, 5690 Midland Rd, Freeland, MI 48623
• Start Times:
  • Kid’s Fun Run start - 8:45AM
  • 10K start - 9:30AM
  • 5K Run/Walk start - 9:35AM
  • 5K Fun Walk (untimed) start - 9:36AM

💲 Prices

This year, participants may choose to save $5 by opting out of the shirt at registration. The “with shirt” option will end at Midnight, Sunday, April 20. Those registering after that date who’d like a shirt MIGHT have the option of purchasing race day for $10 on race day - depending on availability.

• 10K Run: $35.00 with shirt, $30.00 no shirt
• 5K Run/Walk: $35.00 with shirt, $30.00 no shirt
• 5K Fun Walk (Untimed): $30.00 with shirt, $25.00 no shirt
• Youth (13 & Under) 5K Run/Walk: $25.00 with shirt, $20.00 no shirt

📦 Packet Pickup and Late Registration

• Saturday, April 26: 2:00PM to 4:00PM at Bayne’s Apple Valley, 5395 Midland Rd, Freeland, MI
• Sunday, April 27: 8:00AM to 9:15AM at Freeland SportsZone
• Note: Runsignup charges a nominal fee to participants when registering.

👕 T-Shirts

• Registration: Event-specific t-shirts are guaranteed ONLY to those who register for the “with shirt” option online on or before midnight on Sunday, April 20!
• Sizes: Available in unisex, ladies cut, or youth sizes.
• Shirt Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large, 2XL, Ladies Cut Small, Ladies Cut Medium, Ladies Cut Large, Ladies Cut Extra Large, Youth Small, Youth Medium, Youth Large

🏆 Awards

Awards will be provided 3 deep to overall male and female winners of the 5K and 10K events. In addition overall winners will receive free entry to next year’s Walleye Festival Event in the category they win. 2nd Place overall finishers will receive 50% off and 3rd Place overall finishers will receive 25% off entry to the 2025 event.

🔍 Results

Both actual and adjusted results from Great Lakes Race Management will be displayed at the event and will be posted at DIGDEEPRACES.COM within 48 hours of race completion.

🙋‍♂️ Volunteer Opportunities

Interested in volunteering? Events like this can’t be successful without great volunteers! Sign up at the link at the top of this page and we’ll be in touch.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

• Run with Dogs: Dogs are not allowed at events (other than service animals).
• Run/Walk with Strollers: Due to the narrow racecourse, strollers are not allowed.
• Event Cancellation: Refunds will not be provided if the event is canceled for reasons beyond control.

🌐 Race Registration

For further details and to register, please visit the race page: Freeland Walleye Races.