AuSable River Festival G.R.A. 10K & 5K
- Date
- July 25, 2026
- Location
- 7601 OLD LAKE ROAD, Grayling, MI
- Distance
- AuSable River Festival G.R.A 10K · AuSable River Festival G.R.A. 5K
From the Organizer
Part of the AuSable River Festival
CHECK IN / Day of Registration : 7:30 to 8:30 am at Hanson Hills Recreation Area
RACE START: 10K - 9:00am 5K - 9:05am (Additional Wave Starts May be used)
LOCATION: HANSON HILLS RECREATION AREA, GRAYLING
ONLINE REGISTRATION
10K Registration : $30
5K Registration : $25
DAY OF REGISTRATION:
10K Registration: $35
5K Registration: $30
DISTANCE:
6.2 MILE ROAD RACE (No Walkers) & 3.1 Mile ROAD RACE
TIMING: ** CHIP TIMING **
RAFFLE: All participants entered to win a pair of running shoes courtesy of Northbound Outfitters
AWARDS: Overall Male and Female Awards, Participant Medal & Custom T-Shirt to first 250 participants
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
80°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Grayling, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Grayling, MI
Elevation
1,136 ft
Nearest Airport
TVC
Cherry Capital Airport · 46 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 132 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at AuSable River Festival G.R.A. 10K & 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- AuSable River Festival G.R.A. 10K & 5K
- Date
- July 25, 2026
- Location
- 7601 OLD LAKE ROAD, Grayling, MI
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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 AuSable River Festival G.R.A. 10K & 5K?
- AuSable River Festival G.R.A. 10K & 5K is a running race held in Grayling, Michigan on July 25, 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 AuSable River Festival G.R.A. 10K & 5K?
- Saturday, July 25, 2026 in Grayling, Michigan at 7601 OLD LAKE ROAD, Grayling, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the AuSable River Festival G.R.A. 10K & 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
AuSable River Festival G.R.A. 10K & 5K
Jul 25, 2026