Red Flannel 5 & 10K
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Distance
- Red Flannel Festival 5K Run · Red Flannel Festival 10K Run · 5K Walk
From the Organizer
Enjoy the fast, flat course, while sporting your best Red Flannel ware. The course starts near the White Pine Trail staging area, includes water stations, and chip timing. Pre-registered participants will receive a t-shirt and medal. (Must be received by September 1 to guarantee t-shirt & participation medal). Bring the whole family and the kid's can enjoy the fun run!
10K race begins at 9:00am & 5k run begins at 9:15am. Kid's fun run will include different course lengths for the different ages, 8 years and younger. All children will receive a medal and fun goodie bag.
Awards for Overall Male and Female winner(s): Awards 3 deep Male and Female 12 & Under; 13-15, 16-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89. In addition, prizes will be awarded to the best red flannels worn!
Visit www.redflannelfestival.org for more festival information.
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 2026
4:30 - 6:30 PM - Packet pick up and late registration at the Red Flannel Office - 18 S. Main, Cedar Springs, MI.
RACE DAY - SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26, 2026
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM Packet Pick-Up/Late Registration - at the Amphitheater in the Heart of Cedar Springs Park
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
71°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Kent City 2 Sw, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cedar Springs, MI
Population
3,661
as of 2023
Elevation
872 ft
Nearest Airport
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 24 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Red Flannel 5 & 10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
110
Days to train
- Race
- Red Flannel 5 & 10K
- Date
- September 26, 2026
Coming Up
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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 Red Flannel 5 & 10K?
- Red Flannel 5 & 10K is a running race held in Cedar Springs, Michigan on September 26, 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 Red Flannel 5 & 10K?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Cedar Springs, Michigan at 69 W Maple St NE, Cedar Springs, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Red Flannel 5 & 10K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Red Flannel 5 & 10K
Sep 26, 2026