Friends of Fishtown 5K

Friends of Fishtown 5K

Join us for our 17th Annual Fishtown 5K! Starting and finishing in the heart of Fishtown, gradual climbs and graceful descents make our chip-timed 5K ideal for the serious runner or the whole family. Runners, walkers, strollers and leashed dogs are all welcome. Rain or shine.

In-person race registration features:

• Start to finish RFID Chip Timing (through Newton Timing & Race Services, of Davison)
• Corral starting line with fastest runners at the front
• Five year age categories
• Hydration stations throughout the course
• Post-race fuel
• Included in the Traverse City Track Club’s 2025 Grand Prix Series

You receive:

• Fishtown 5K logo tee (T-shirt cutoff is June 19, 2025)
• Fishtown 5K logo sticker
• Commemorative race bib
• Chance to win race medals unique to Fishtown

Our special Fishtown 5K medals are awarded to the top three male & female finishers in each age category. Overall Female and Male winners receive a unique Fishtown 5K award. Age categories in five-year increments, starting at: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80+

The official race route will be marked, but here’s a map to help you plan your race: Fishtown 5K - Route Map

Important dates:

• June 19: Last day to register to guarantee a race t-shirt is included in your packet
• July 18 @ 6pm: Last moment to register online
• July 18: Packet pickup for in-person registrants (see below for location and time)
• July 19: Race day! Register by 8:30am to have your race chip timed

Packet Pick-up:

• July 18: for in-person registrants 2 – 6pm in the Leland Library's - Munnecke Room (203 E Cedar St. Leland, MI)
• July 19: in Fishtown 7:30am to 9:00am

Any packets not claimed will be available at the FPS office, Monday-Friday, 10am - 4pm through the end of July.