
From the Organizer
Join us on August 23, 2026, for the Trojan Trails 5K, proudly hosted by the East Lansing Educational Foundation! This exciting community run/walk brings together runners, walkers, families, and supporters for a fun and meaningful morning. Whether you're chasing a personal best or simply enjoying the scenic course, every step you take helps support innovative programs and opportunities for students in East Lansing. Lace up your shoes and be part of a tradition that celebrates fitness, community, and education all in one!
Events
Weather
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
81°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from East Lansing 4 S, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
45,394
as of 2023
Elevation
847 ft
Nearest Airport
LAN
Capital Region International Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 54 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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Trojan Trails 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
Max's Race for The Davies Project
Less than a mile away
Mayor's River Walk and Run 5K
5 miles away
Twilight Run
5 miles away
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Lansing, MI (26)
5 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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.
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)
Trojan Trails 5k
Aug 23, 2026