COVE Benefit Beach 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run
- Date
- July 25 – August 2, 2026
- Location
- 400 W Lowell St, Pentwater, MI
- Distance
- 5K Run · 5K Walk · 10K Run & more
From the Organizer
The COVE 5K Run/Walk and 10K Run begin and end at Charles Mears State Park. All of the races will be officially timed by Runners Edge Race Timing. The 5K Run/Walk race route includes a combination of pavement, dirt road, with a 1/2 mile on the beach to the finish line. Participants may get their feet wet if it is a windy day with high waves on Lake Michigan. The 10K Run route will be on local streets and pavement until the runners reach the beach at Duna Vista. The race route then extends for 2.5 miles on the beach along Lake Michigan. Participants may be their feet wet if it is a windy day with high waves. The COVE Beach Walk/Run is a unique opportunity for participants to run along the Lake Michigan Shoreline.
• For additional information and options for making donations to COVE please: www.callcove.com or www.facebook.com/callcove
COVE Address: 906 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431
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
79°
Typical Low
58°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ludington 4 Se, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Pentwater, MI
Elevation
673 ft
Nearest Airport
MKG
Muskegon County Airport · 46 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 78 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 COVE Benefit Beach 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- COVE Benefit Beach 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run
- Date
- July 25 – August 2, 2026
- Location
- 400 W Lowell St, Pentwater, MI
Coming Up
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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 COVE Benefit Beach 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run?
- COVE Benefit Beach 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run is a running race held in Pentwater, 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 COVE Benefit Beach 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run?
- Saturday, July 25, 2026 in Pentwater, Michigan at 400 W Lowell St, Pentwater, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the COVE Benefit Beach 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
COVE Benefit Beach 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run
Jul 25, 2026