LAKESIDE LOOPS 5K AND 10K
- Date
- July 8, 2026
- Distance
- 10K RUN · 10K RUCK · 5K RUN/WALK
From the Organizer
Presented by Eastside Racing Company and Move-It Fitness
Get ready for a summer evening on the trails at beautiful Stony Creek Metropark! Lakeside Loops 5K/10K brings together trail runners, walkers, hikers, and the growing rucking community for a midweek adventure surrounded by woods, water, and great company.
Eastwood Beach will serve as the main gathering area, start/finish vicinity, and post-race hangout location for the event. Come early, stay after, and enjoy a summer evening by the lake with the running and outdoor community.
Whether you are chasing a fast trail effort, enjoying an evening hike, or training with weight on your back, this event is designed to welcome all abilities and encourage people to get outside and move.
Lakeside Loops 5K/10K
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Stony Creek Metropark
4300 Main Park Dr
Events offered: 5K TRAIL RUN/WALK, 10K TRAIL RUN AND 10K TRAIL RUCK
5K RUN/WALK
Start Time: 6:30pm
This is a trail run/walk division perfect for runners, walkers, beginners, families, and anyone looking for a fun summer evening outdoors.
$24 through May 24 at 11:59pm
$35 May 25- July 7
$40 ON RACE DAY
10K RUN
Start Time: 6:20pm
$24 through May 24 at 11:59pm
$40 May 25- July 7
$45 ON RACE DAY
10K RUCK
Start Time: 6:20pm
We are excited to introduce rucking for the first time as part of an Eastside Racing Company event! The goal is to expand the enjoyment of our events and local parks to those who enjoy hiking with weight or may be training for hiking expeditions, backpacking adventures, endurance events, or military-style fitness.
This division is intended to be community-focused rather than competitive. Our emphasis is on building a welcoming rucking community while sharing the trails respectfully with runners and walkers. Please be aware there will be faster runners on course and keep to the right in single file on narrower sections of trail.
No awards other than ruck patch
No weigh-ins
Weighted items are discretionary
Recommended minimum weight:
Men: 20lb+
Women: 10lb+
Ultimately, choose your own challenge level.
$24 through May 24 at 11:59pm
$40 May 25- July 7
$45 ON RACE DAY
What’s Included in Registration
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Soft muscle shirt/tank for all participants while supplies last (register early!)
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Finisher medal
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Beautiful marked trail course through Stony Creek Metropark
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Post-race hang out at Eastwood Beach
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Age group awards in running categories
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Chip timing for all entrants!
Race Day Schedule
5:00 pm onsite packet pick up and registration
6:20 pm 10K Run and 10K Ruck starts
6:30 pm 5K starts
7:30 pm 5K awards ceremony followed by 10K awards
Parking
Participants are responsible for the daily park pass.
**Stony Creek is a Huron-Clinton Metropark and requires a vehicle pass. A daily pass is $10. Annual passes can be purchased onsite or online. Here is a link to purchase an annual pass https://www.metroparks.com/. Seniors can get a discounted pass but have to show proof of age onsite at the park.
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the LAKESIDE LOOPS 5K AND 10K?
- LAKESIDE LOOPS 5K AND 10K is a running race held in Shelby Township, Michigan on July 8, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the LAKESIDE LOOPS 5K AND 10K?
- Wednesday, July 8, 2026 in Shelby Township, Michigan at Stony Creek Metropark, Shelby Township, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the LAKESIDE LOOPS 5K AND 10K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
LAKESIDE LOOPS 5K AND 10K
Jul 8, 2026