2026 RUNLUDINGTON Run For Your Lives 5k/10k
- Date
- October 31, 2026
- Distance
- 5k · 10k
From the Organizer
Includes a race tee and finisher medal.
Registrations after October 30 at NOON are not guaranteed a shirt.
PHORM ENERGY and ICELANDIC GLACIAL WATER for all participants at the finish line.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Mic Ultra Zero | Phorm Hydration | Icelandic Glacial Water | Ludington Beverage | Filer Credit Union
WHO: Runners/Walkers of any age and ability
EARLY PACKET PICKUP: Friday, October 30 from 4-6pm at LOTUS (127 S James St)
PACKET PICKUP: on race day 7:30-8:30am at Hoyt’s Next Door (111 W Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431)
REGISTRATION: $30, $35 on race day // Student: (19 and under) $20/$25 on race day
START: 9am at James & Court
DISTANCE: 5k/10k
Dogs & Strollers welcome, but a portion of the 10k is off road. 5k is on the road/paved path. 10k loops through the trails of Cartier Park. Both wind on-road, off-road, and on the Cartier Park loop though the beautiful fall colors. We use dozens of color coded arrows, volunteers, cones, and tape. Run it with turn-by-turn voice navigation via the RunGo app. Download now. Once installed, click on the course link to open in the app and start your run.
COURSES:
5k Race Route: https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/35HG6fhmWM
10k Race Route: https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/3fHE1sUXXL
Get turn-by-turn voice navigation via the RunGo app. Download now.
AWARDS : We award 1st Male/Female for overall, masters (40+), and Grand Masters (60+), as well as 1st/2nd/3rd Male/Female age groups (decades).
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
51°
Typical Low
35°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ludington 4 Se, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ludington, MI
Population
7,664
as of 2023
Elevation
629 ft
Nearest Airport
MKG
Muskegon County Airport · 56 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 88 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2026 RUNLUDINGTON Run For Your Lives 5k/10k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- 2026 RUNLUDINGTON Run For Your Lives 5k/10k
- Date
- October 31, 2026
Coming Up
More Running races near Ludington, MI
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Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
Less than a mile away
The Ryan Walsworth Spear-It 5K
5K
20 miles away
Tall Turf 5K
5K
23 miles away
Pedal Across Lower Michigan (PALM)
10 miles away
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 2026 RUNLUDINGTON Run For Your Lives 5k/10k?
- 2026 RUNLUDINGTON Run For Your Lives 5k/10k is a running race held in Ludington, Michigan on October 31, 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 2026 RUNLUDINGTON Run For Your Lives 5k/10k?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026 in Ludington, Michigan at 107 W Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 2026 RUNLUDINGTON Run For Your Lives 5k/10k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
2026 RUNLUDINGTON Run For Your Lives 5k/10k
Oct 31, 2026