The Alden Run
The Alden Run is a running race on July 25, 2026 in Alden, MI, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- July 25, 2026 (3 days to go)
- Location
- 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, MI
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
We're possibly the only run in the world that starts at a Quilt Show & ends at a Rummage Sale.
Alden Run events include a 5K, 10K, & 2 Mile Fun Walk. Both our 5K & 10K courses are USA Track & Field sanctioned with varied terrain including pavement, dirt roads, and two tracks through the woods. Our 2-mile Fun Walk is on all paved roads making it stroller, pet, & kid friendly.
Proceeds from The Alden Run are shared with Bellaire, Mancelona, & Central Lake Schools with money going to both the athletic departments & the art departments. Money is also donated to the Downtown Alden Business Association & other local non-profit organizations. Please consider a donation to The Alden Run. Just click the "Donation" button on our homepage.
Start Time is 9:00 a.m. Saturday, July 25th.
We're famous for our fun & eclectic race awards & festive door prizes from local merchants. All prizes, awards & door prizes are award after the race.
A live results link will be provided by Yooper Running Company and final results posted to yooperrunning.com
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 7/25
High
81°
Low
64°
Conditions
Partly sunny then chance rain showers
Chance of Rain
55%
Wind
5 to 10 mph
Host City
About Alden, MI
City Elevation
933 ft
Nearest Airport
TVC
Cherry Capital Airport · 20 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 139 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Waiting For?
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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.
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.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Alden than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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The Alden Run
Jul 25, 2026