Bunyan Battle 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- November 7, 2026
- Distance
- Wolverine 5K Run/Walk · Spartan 5K Run/Walk · Virtual 5K Run/Walk (Wolverines) & more
From the Organizer
🪵🪓Bunyan Battle 5K Run/Walk 🏃♂️
📅 Saturday, November 7th, 2026
📍 Island Lake State Recreation Area | Brighton, MI (Must have a MI State Park pass for entry)
About the Race 🏃♀️💨
Join us for the 2nd Annual "Bunyan Battle 5K" at Island Lake State Park in Brighton, MI!
Get ready to kick off GameDay in the best possible way - with a run! The Bunyan Battle 5K Run/Walk brings fans together (and sometimes divides them 😉) as Michigan and Michigan State football face off later in the day.
The scenic out and back course at Island Lake State Park on the Island Lake Trail showcases fall colors at their peak on a completely paved 5K course. It's the perfect setting for runners, walkers, and football fans alike. This race is for all fitness levels and all fans!
Registration Includes:
⏱️ Chip Timed Race with Live Results
👕 Custom Dri-Fit Race Shirt (upgrade to Tank Top for $5)
🏷️ Commemorative Race Bib
🏅 Custom Finisher Medal
🏆 Overall & Age Group Awards
📸 FREE Race Photos
🍎 Post-Race Refreshments
Packet Pick-Up Info:
📍 Location: Island Lake Recreation Area
🗓️ Day: Saturday, November 7th (Race Day)
⏰ Time: 6:30 AM – 8:45 AM
Race Start Time:
🏁 5K Run/Walk – 9AM
Show Out for your Team and Wear your favorite fan gear!
Rep your team! Participants are encouraged to wear their favorite UofM or MSU swag.
Who REALLY has the best in the State of Michigan? Go tow to toe with your in-state Foe's! Go Blue? Hail Yes? OR Go Green Go White? 🪵🪓🏈
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
33°
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
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Days to train
- Race
- Bunyan Battle 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- November 7, 2026
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Bunyan Battle 5K Run/Walk?
- Bunyan Battle 5K Run/Walk is a running race held in Brighton, Michigan on November 7, 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 Bunyan Battle 5K Run/Walk?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026 in Brighton, Michigan at 6301 Kensington Road, Brighton, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Bunyan Battle 5K Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Bunyan Battle 5K Run/Walk
Nov 7, 2026