Fantasy 5K
Fantasy 5K is a running race on November 27, 2026 in Howell, MI, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- November 27, 2026 (37 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
RACE DAY
Friday, November 27th
5K start: 6:00 PM
1 Mile Run/Walk: 6:05 PM
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP
Wednesday, November 25th 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Early packet pick-up will be available at the First Presbyterian Church of Howell, located at 323 W. Grand River in downtown Howell on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Stop by while you are out getting your last-minute fixings and get your shirt and bib!
RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP and RACE LOCATION
Friday, November 27th
Packet pick-up: 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Race Day registration: 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM (as spots allow)
Starting at 12:00 PM, packet pick-up and on-site registration will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Howell, located at 323 W. Grand River in downtown Howell. Registered runners receive a commemorative Long Sleeve Cotton T-Shirt and race bib. Your race bib is needed to participate in the event.
The race start/finish is also at the First Presbyterian Church of Howell, located at 323 W. Grand River in downtown Howell.
Registered runners will receive their commemorative finisher medal and a slice of Hungry Howie's pizza at the finish line!
COURSE
5K (3.1 miles) course is on Grand River Avenue in historic downtown Howell preceding the Fantasy of Lights parade. The 1 Mile Run/Walk follows the same route as the 5K, albeit shortened to accommodate the 1 Mile distance.
Race Map Click here
RESULTS & TIMING
Results can be found here: https://runsignup.com/Kiosk/169696/Results
AWARDS
Awards will be given for the top 3 Overall ($100,$75,$50), top 3 Masters($50,$25,$10), and top 3 Grandmasters($50,$25,$10) runners for each gender in the 5K.
Thank you to Running Lab for providing gift certificates for our overall winners!
(Awards will be mailed to the winners within 7 business days from completion of race.)
We are proud to present all runners with a commemorative finisher medal! Please make sure you get your medal once you exit the chute at the end of the race. We will not be able to mail medals this year.
This spectacular nighttime event on Grand River in downtown Howell kicks off the Fantasy of Lights Parade festivities!
The 5K starts at 6:00 PM with the 1 Mile starting at 6:05 PM on Grand River at the First Presbyterian Church.
Events
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
43°
Typical Low
25°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Howell Wwtp, 1 mi from the venue.
About Howell, MI
City Elevation
926 ft
Nearest Airport
FNT
Bishop International Airport · 25 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 41 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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37
Days to train
- Race
- Fantasy 5K
- Date
- November 27, 2026
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Fantasy 5K
Nov 27, 2026