Mill Creek Days 5k/10k, Presented by Comstock Park Body Shop
- Date
- August 8, 2026
- Distance
- Mill Creek Days 5k · Mill Creek Days 10k · 5k/10k Combo & more
From the Organizer
Come for the run and then join in on the fun at Mill Creek Days in Comstock Park.
The 2026 Mill Creek Days 5K/10K brings an exciting update to the course layout! This year, runners will start behind Vitale’s Sports Bar in Comstock Park, utilizing the White Pine Trail. Runners will head north along this scenic, flat, and fast paved path. Runners will enjoy tree-lined stretches and views of Mill Creek, LMCU Ball Park and the Grand River, as they pass through quiet, shaded sections of the trail—perfect for finding your stride and setting a strong pace.
The race will conclude with a finish in the beautiful Dwight Lydell Park, a beloved community hub with green space, cheering spectators, and the post-race celebration area.
This course is ideal for both competitive runners and casual walkers—flat, scenic, and fully paved, with minimal road crossings and a welcoming, small-town race atmosphere.
Limited parking at Dwight Lydell Park - additional parking located at Mill Creek Middle School in the School Street parking lot.
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
82°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from E Grand Rapids, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Comstock Park, MI
Elevation
746 ft
Nearest Airport
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 15 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Mill Creek Days 5k/10k, Presented by Comstock Park Body Shop, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Mill Creek Days 5k/10k, Presented by Comstock Park Body Shop
- Date
- August 8, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Mill Creek Days 5k/10k, Presented by Comstock Park Body Shop?
- Mill Creek Days 5k/10k, Presented by Comstock Park Body Shop is a running race held in Comstock Park, 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 Mill Creek Days 5k/10k, Presented by Comstock Park Body Shop?
- Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Comstock Park, Michigan at 4040 Leland Avenue, Comstock Park, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Mill Creek Days 5k/10k, Presented by Comstock Park Body Shop?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Mill Creek Days 5k/10k, Presented by Comstock Park Body Shop
Aug 8, 2026