The Run Before The Roast
The Run Before The Roast is a running race on September 19, 2026 in Lansing, MI, with entry fees from $15 to $35.
- Date
- September 19, 2026 (3 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Resurrection School's Run Before the Roast 5k Run/Walk
Resurrection School is celebrating 100 years, so lace up your running shoes and help us kick off a year of celebrations at our Run Before the Roast 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, September 19! Proceeds from the race benefit the Resurrection School.
The 5K course welcomes runners and walkers of all ages and abilities and is a great way to kick off a day of festivities at the 91st Annual Ox Roast. Enjoy a fun, family-friendly atmosphere, community spirit, and the excitement of being part of one of the area's longest-running traditions.
Participants will receive a professionally timed race experience, and a commemorative t-shirt will be available in both adult and youth sizes. After crossing the finish line, stick around to enjoy food, entertainment, and activities that make the Ox Roast a community favorite year after year. (Ox Roast festivities begin at 2pm.)
Events
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race day
Saturday, 9/19
High
70°
Low
60°
Conditions
Showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
86%
Wind
7 to 10 mph
About Lansing, MI
Population
112,546
as of 2023
City Elevation
864 ft
Nearest Airport
LAN
Capital Region International Airport · 4 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 50 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.
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Waiting For?
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3
Days to train
- Race
- The Run Before The Roast
- Date
- September 19, 2026
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The Run Before The Roast
Sep 19, 2026