20th Annual Hungry Duck Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Distance
- Half Marathon · 10K Run & Walk · 5K Run & Walk
From the Organizer
July 4th, 2026
The 20th Annual Hungry Duck race benefit our local non-profit partners in the fight against hunger. Together we can run or walk for an incredible cause to help our community.
The course starts in downtown Brighton, continuing into local scenic areas and returning downtown to finish. Course is mostly paved with portions on hard-packed dirt roads; mostly flat with a few "modest" hills to add a little challenge. The half marathon course will be closed at 9:45am. There are water stations, mile markers, and course monitors along the way!
Race Start Times:
- Half Marathon starts at 6:30am
- 10K & 5K Run/Walk at 6:45am
Course Maps:
Half Marathon - Course Map
10k - Course Map
5k - Course Map
Entry Fee:
Half Marathon:
- $40 (Early registration thru March 31st)
- $50 (Thru June 28th)
- $60 (Late registration through race day)
10K Run/Walk:
- $30 (Early registration thru March 31st)
- $35 (Thru June 28th)
- $40 (Late registration through race day)
5K Run/Walk:
- $25 (Early registration thru March 31st)
- $30 (Thru June 28th)
- $35 (Late registration through race day)
Included with registration (Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Only): Race number with timing system included, gender specific tech T-Shirt, race medal, and post-race food spread. *Please note* - Shirts cannot be guaranteed for late entries.
Packet Pickup:
Pre-race: Running Lab in downtown Brighton. 409 W. Main St. 810-225-9123 (Located across from Great Harvest Bread Co.)
- July 1st - July 3rd: 10am - 6pm
Race Day:
- July 4th: 5:30am - 6:25am at start/finish area. Must be in line before 6:25am.
Awards: Top male and female overall and Masters; three deep male and female in age categories.
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
82°
Typical Low
59°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Milford Gm Proving Ground, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Brighton, MI
Elevation
941 ft
Nearest Airport
FNT
Bishop International Airport · 29 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 31 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 20th Annual Hungry Duck Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
26
Days to train
- Race
- 20th Annual Hungry Duck Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- July 4, 2026
Coming Up
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7 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 half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
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 20th Annual Hungry Duck Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Run/Walk?
- 20th Annual Hungry Duck Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Run/Walk is a running race held in Brighton, Michigan on July 4, 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 20th Annual Hungry Duck Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Run/Walk?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Brighton, Michigan at 204 W E Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI 48116 (just behind the BP Gas Station on the corner of East and St. Paul St.), Brighton, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 20th Annual Hungry Duck Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
20th Annual Hungry Duck Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Run/Walk
Jul 4, 2026