Mayor's River Walk and Run 5K
- Date
- June 13, 2026
- Location
- Potter Park, Lansing, MI
- Distance
- Mayor's River Walk and Run 5K · 5K Walk
From the Organizer
Lace up your sneakers and hit the River Trail with Mayor Andy Schor! Join us at Potter Park on June 13 at 9 AM for a fun and scenic 5K run/walk along the river. Walkers and runners of all ages are welcome!. Every participant receives a t-shirt, medal and snacks at the end. There will also be fun stations along the way to break up the trail for the kids.
Registration for the competitive run i includes a Mayor's River Walk T-Shirt, finisher medal and Matching socks with prizes for the top three finishers in each age group.
Registration is free to walkers and includes Mayor's River Walk T-Shirt and finisher medal!
Early packet pickup: June 10th and 11th from 3-6pm at the Foster Center, room 109 (200 N Foster Ave, Lansing)
Race day packet pickup starting at 8:00 am at Potter Park.
Be sure to preregister! Registration for the 5k is online only. Walkers can register on site.
Proceeds and donations from this event go to support the Friends of the Lansing Regional Trails.
The competitive run will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results will be posted during the race on this web site.
Sponsored in part by Jackson National Life
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 6/13
High
88°
Low
63°
Conditions
Slight chance rain showers then slight chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
24%
Wind
3 to 10 mph
Host City
About Lansing, MI
Population
112,546
as of 2023
Elevation
864 ft
Nearest Airport
LAN
Capital Region International Airport · 4 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 50 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Mayor's River Walk and Run 5K?
- Mayor's River Walk and Run 5K is a running race held in Lansing, Michigan on June 13, 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 Mayor's River Walk and Run 5K?
- Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Lansing, Michigan at Potter Park, Lansing, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Mayor's River Walk and Run 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Mayor's River Walk and Run 5K
Jun 13, 2026