Harborun
Harborun is a running race on August 8, 2026 in Elk Rapids, MI, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- August 8, 2026 (16 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
*This year’s event will start and finish near 9060 N Bayshore drive with both 5k and 10k courses running out & back on N Bayshore. The 10k will loop in/out of E & W Harbor Drive. The changes to our event are out of hands but expect to still have a beautiful flat course!
A Harbor Days tradition! Includes a 5K Run, 5K Walk, 10K Run, and Kid's Fun Run. Proceeds support Elk Rapids' Schools Cross Country and Track & Field programs. This is a fast, flat course with some views of beautiful Lake Michigan.
Registration Prices and Dates
April - August 6: $25
August 7: $30
August 8: $35
*Virtual Options: $20 available through race day (no t-shirt, bib, or awards, manually upload results starting on race day)
T-Shirts
T-Shirts are available with the 5K Run, 5K Walk, and 10K Run registrations. Cutoff date for guaranteed t-shirt is July 10!
Early Packet Pickup
Location: TBA
Friday, 5-7pm
Race Day Saturday, 6:30-7:30am
Age Groups (Awards for 5K Run and 10K Run Only)
1-7, 8-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94, 95-120
Overall Winners (Awards for 5K Run and 10K Run Only)
1st place Gender, Master (40+), and Grand Master (60+)
Results
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
59°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Old Mission 3ssw, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Elk Rapids, MI
Population
1,558
as of 2023
City Elevation
589 ft
Nearest Airport
TVC
Cherry Capital Airport · 14 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 139 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
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Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Elk Rapids than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Harborun
Aug 8, 2026