Tawas Bay Summerfest 5k/10k
- Date
- July 11, 2026
- Distance
- 5k Run · 5k Walk · 10k Run
From the Organizer
Who: Tawas Wellness is a local nonprofit offering affordable wellness opportunities for Iosco County! We are excited to work with the Tawas Area Chamber of Commerce and host the 2026 Tawas Summerfest 5k/10k! All proceeds will be divided between the Tawas Wellness's community programming and the Tawas Area Chamber of Commerce's firework fund.
What: 5k (3.1 mile) Run or Walk, participants register in the appropriate division; 10k (6.2 mile) Run only.
Where: Race Start/Finish: The Collective, 821 Newman St. East Tawas, MI, 48730.
When: 11 July, 2026 @ 8:30am (10k start); 9:00 (5k start); Medal Ceremony @ 10:15.
Cost: 5k/10k - $30 / $35
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Day of race - $35 / $40
- $10 off for ages 10 and under
How: PRE-REGISTRATION ONLINE: Click "Sign-up" above.
Day Before REGISTRATION / PACKET PICKUP @ Tawas City Shoreline Park 12-6pm.
Race Day REGISTRATION / PACKET PICKUP 7:30 - 8:45am @ The Collective.
Timing: Race will be chip timed by A2 Race Management.
Awards: Runners: M/F Overall, M/F (1st, 2nd, 3rd) U13, U18, U30, U40, U50, U60, U70, 70+ Walkers (5k): Overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd .
Notes: All fees are non-refundable. You must be present to receive a T-shirt & awards.
T-shirts available to first 200 registered. Sizes are not guaranteed.
Strollers are welcome, but please no pets or bikes.
TWW Members and Sponsors contact us for Coupon Code.
Overflow parking at the East Tawas Community Center (760 Newman St)
Contact us: For inquiries: Call (443) 771-3396 or sean@tawaswellness.org
Race Route: see Event Info Page
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
58°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from E Tawas, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About East Tawas, MI
Elevation
591 ft
Nearest Airport
APN
Alpena County Regional Airport · 54 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 142 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Days to train
- Race
- Tawas Bay Summerfest 5k/10k
- Date
- July 11, 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 Tawas Bay Summerfest 5k/10k?
- Tawas Bay Summerfest 5k/10k is a running race held in East Tawas, Michigan on July 11, 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 Tawas Bay Summerfest 5k/10k?
- Saturday, July 11, 2026 in East Tawas, Michigan at 821 Newman Street, East Tawas, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Tawas Bay Summerfest 5k/10k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Tawas Bay Summerfest 5k/10k
Jul 11, 2026