Great Lakes Cancer Foundation 5K
Great Lakes Cancer Foundation 5K is a running race on July 25, 2026 in Traverse City, MI, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- July 25, 2026 (3 days to go)
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us July 25, 2026 in Traverse City, MI for the Great Lakes Cancer Foundation 5k and kids 1 mile fun run to help raise awareness, funds, and hope for any and all that have been affected by Cancer. At the Great Lakes Cancer Foundation, our mission is to remove financial barriers for at-risk individuals seeking essential cancer screenings and diagnostic services. We believe everyone deserves access to early detection, and we’re here to make it possible.
The festivities will start at 8am with our kids untimed 1 mile race! This race will take place from Eastern elementary down Eastern Ave as a safe out and back on the sidewalk. The out and back style course will allow the kiddos to high five and smile at one another while they cheer and run their way back to the finish at Eastern Elementary.
The 5k will start and end at Eastern Elementary School at 8:30am. The flat fast course will take you past an aid station around mile one, running past the shore of the beautiful East Bay, and looping back to the Elementary School where you will be cheered across the finish line by all our supporting partners and volunteers! Come join the fun!
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 7/25
High
82°
Low
66°
Conditions
Partly sunny then slight chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
55%
Wind
5 to 10 mph
Host City
About Traverse City, MI
City Elevation
581 ft
Nearest Airport
TVC
Cherry Capital Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 131 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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3
Days to train
- Race
- Great Lakes Cancer Foundation 5K
- Date
- July 25, 2026
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Great Lakes Cancer Foundation 5K
Jul 25, 2026