Thunder Bay Cross Country Open 5k
Thunder Bay Cross Country Open 5k is a trail running and running race on August 29, 2026 in Alpena, MI, with an entry fee of $10.
- Date
- August 29, 2026 (1 day to go)
- Location
- 3303 S 3rd Ave, Alpena, MI
- Price
- $10
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
From the Organizer
Community 5k Open Race for all ages at the new Alpena Cross Country course on the campus of Alpena High School
Open Community Race held before the 2nd annual AHS Thunder Bay Invite on Saturday August 29th.
You are invited to stay and cheer on the Alpena Wildcats at their home opener after the open race with boys race at 10 & girls at 11 a.m.
Awards: Top 10 Female and Top 10 Male finishers receive custom race t-shirts
Registration fees support the Alpena Cross Country course and team
Help us celebrate our new home XC course. This new course on high school grounds includes two, 2.5K loops for the high school 5k race that boasts a mix of traditional cross country trail through a wooded area opening up to the quick grassy course on the outskirts of our ball fields. Start and finish located in same area on this well marked course.
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 8/29
High
79°
Low
63°
Conditions
Mostly sunny
Chance of Rain
16%
Wind
5 to 10 mph
Host City
About Alpena, MI
Population
10,178
as of 2023
City Elevation
609 ft
Nearest Airport
APN
Alpena County Regional Airport · 5 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?
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Day to train
- Race
- Thunder Bay Cross Country Open 5k
- Date
- August 29, 2026
- Location
- 3303 S 3rd Ave, Alpena, MI
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
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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Thunder Bay Cross Country Open 5k
Aug 29, 2026