Run The River
- Date
- July 31, 2026
- Distance
- 1 Mile · 5K Run Male · 5K Walk
From the Organizer
Run the River – July 31
More than a race – Run the River is a full evening of fun, right in the heart of the Midland River Days Festival! Join us July 31 for an exciting race followed by awesome River Days activities like live music, delicious local food, hot air balloons and much more. RUN FOR THE PINT at Run the River; powered by Preferred Chiropractic of Midland! Run and walk participants receive a stein & complimentary drink ticket for the Rotary Tent, courtesy of Fabiano Brothers and Midland Brewing Company.
Packet Pick-Up Friday, July 31 at the Tridge from 5-6:35PM. Day of registration closes promptly at 6:15PM. Race held rain or shine!
Race Waves Start: 1 MILE RUN 6:40PM / 5K Run 7:00PM MALE WAVE / 7:05PM FEMALE WAVE / 5K Walk 7:10PM ALL
*RTR is the second 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 July 30. 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
82°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
35%
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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run The River, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
53
Days to train
- Race
- Run The River
- Date
- July 31, 2026
Coming Up
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5K
18 miles away
Loons Pennant Race
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run The River?
- Run The River is a running race held in MIDLAND, Michigan on July 31, 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 Run The River?
- Friday, July 31, 2026 in MIDLAND, Michigan at Ashman Street, Downtown Midland, MIDLAND, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run The River?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run The River
Jul 31, 2026