Loons Pennant Race
- Date
- August 14, 2026
- Location
- 825 E Main Street, Midland, MI
- Distance
- 1 Mile · 5K Run · 5K Walk
From the Organizer
Loons Pennant Race – August 14
Fly through the finish line, then stick around to catch a Great Lakes Loons baseball game! The Loons Pennant Race is an unforgettable summer night at Dow Diamond.
Join us August 14, where you can participate in our 5K Run, 5K Walk or 1 Mile Run, then use your complimentary lawn ticket to relax and cheer on the Loons as they take on the South Bend Cubs during Grit Night (Detroit Lions theme). It’s also Foodie Friday, which means $2 hot dogs, plus $1 for chips, ice cream sandwiches or sodas.
Packet Pick-Up Friday, August 14 outside Dow Diamond from 3:30-5PM. Race held rain or shine!
Start Times: 1 Mile 5:15PM / 5K Run 5:35PM / 5K Walk 5:45PM
*LPR is the third race in the Midland Triple Challenge. Register for the Triple 5K or Triple 1 Mile Challenge: Dow RunWalk, Run the River and Loons Pennant Race + cool swag with one registration!
Register early for lowest rate! Increases occur on April 16, July 1 and Aug 13. Fees are Non-Refundable / Non-Transferrable.
Registration at: https://bit.ly/3RCR1oj
Visit https://greatermidland.org/races or the Greater Midland Races Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/greatermidlandraces for more information.
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
61°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Midland, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Midland, MI
Population
42,461
as of 2023
Elevation
605 ft
Nearest Airport
MBS
MBS International Airport · 11 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 81 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Loons Pennant Race?
- Loons Pennant Race is a running race held in Midland, Michigan on August 14, 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 Loons Pennant Race?
- Friday, August 14, 2026 in Midland, Michigan at 825 E Main Street, Midland, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Loons Pennant Race?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Loons Pennant Race
Aug 14, 2026