Frankenmuth Fondo Ride
- Date
- August 8, 2026
- Distance
- FONDO 100K · FONDO 100K - KIDS · FONDO 50K & more
From the Organizer
We hope to see you at our 8th Annual Frankenmuth Fondo on Saturday, August 8th, 2026, and participate on our 100k, 50k or 25k courses. The event is a timed event. Not only can you bike through one of the region's most bike-friendly cities, you get to see some one-of-a-kind beautiful sites. The route is well-marked with color-coded route markers. Proceeds going to the Rotary Helping Hands Fund and Sleep in Heavenly Peace Saginaw.
Date: | Saturday, August 8th, 2026
Location: | 925 S. Main Street Frankenmuth, MI 48734
Race Categories: | 100K, 50K, 25K
Race Start Times
100K | 8:00am
50K | 8:30am
25K | 9:00am
Finish Lines Festivities will be held from 10:00am-1:00pm
Packet Pick Up
Date: | Saturday, August 8th, 2026 | Starting at 6:30am
Location: | Frankenmuth River Place Shops rear parking lot: 925 S. Main Street Frankenmuth, MI 48734
Donate
We are proud to announce that this year's proceeds will support two amazing causes!
All proceeds from this event will go to the Frankenmuth Rotary Helping Hands Fund and, new this year, Sleep in Heavenly Peace Saginaw.
The Helping Hands Committee was established as a part of the Frankenmuth Rotary Club in 2017 to help struggling and disadvantaged individuals and families in the local area. Your donations have made a huge impact — from replacing water heaters, paying overdue medical bills, helping abused women and children resettle, and replacing hearing aids for elderly people who are making decisions to eat rather than hear because they cannot afford both, and many others. To date we have given more than $90,000 in assistance.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace Saginaw is a nonprofit dedicated to ensuring no child sleeps on the floor. Since launching in early 2026, the Saginaw chapter has already built and delivered over 800 beds to children in our community who previously had nowhere to sleep. Every dollar makes a difference for these kids.
To donate, click on the DONATE tab at the top of the page.
2026 Shirt Orders
Order by July 22 and your items will be available to pick up at the event.
Orders from July 23 through August 10 will be shipped out (with a shipping fee) the week of Aug 24.
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
58°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Frankenmuth 1se, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Frankenmuth, MI
Population
5,108
as of 2023
Elevation
646 ft
Nearest Airport
MBS
MBS International Airport · 22 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 80 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Days to train
- Race
- Frankenmuth Fondo Ride
- Date
- August 8, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Frankenmuth Fondo Ride?
- Frankenmuth Fondo Ride is a running race held in Frankenmuth, Michigan on August 8, 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 Frankenmuth Fondo Ride?
- Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Frankenmuth, Michigan at 925 South Main Street, Frankenmuth, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Frankenmuth Fondo Ride?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Frankenmuth Fondo Ride
Aug 8, 2026