Upcoming Races in East Lansing

Endurance Grid lists 6 races in East Lansing, Michigan, from November 2026 to October 2027.

6
Races
1
Sport

Racing in East Lansing

The East Lansing race calendar is busiest in April, October, and November. Every race here is a running event, so there's usually one near you. You'll see distances like 5K, 10K, and 1 Mile.

Weather on race day varies by time of year, so it lives where it’s accurate — each race page shows that race’s typical high, low, and rain chance from NOAA climate normals for its venue and date.

Population

45,394

as of 2023

City Elevation

847 ft

Nearest Airport

LAN

Capital Region International Airport

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Races in East Lansing, MI

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6 races in East Lansing

November 2026 East Lansing, Michigan Races

1 upcoming race in East Lansing, Michigan in November.
Nov
15
Sun
Running
MSU Turkey Trot to Fight Cancer!
964 Hubbard Rd, East Lansing, MI
5K
Avg 48° / 32°·847 ft city elevation

April 2027 East Lansing, Michigan Races

4 upcoming races in East Lansing, Michigan in April.
Apr
4
Sun
Running
MSU Tower Guard Shamrock 5K Run, Walk, Roll!
888 Conrad Rd, East Lansing, MI
5K
Avg 53° / 33°·847 ft city elevation
Apr
10–11
Sat–Sun
Running
LivFree 24 Hour Hockey Marathon - Michigan
509 Birch Rd, East Lansing, MI
Avg 55° / 35°·847 ft city elevation
Apr
11
Sun
Running
Run for the House
MSU Federal Credit Union, East Lansing, MI
1 Mile · 5K · 10K
Avg 56° / 36°·847 ft city elevation
Apr
25
Sun
Running
The Izzo Run/Walk/Roll
534 Birch Rd, East Lansing, MI
5K
Avg 62° / 41°·847 ft city elevation

October 2027 East Lansing, Michigan Races

1 upcoming race in East Lansing, Michigan in October.
Oct
31
Sun
Running
Candles & Calacas Día de los Muertos 5K Fun Run/Walk
964 Hubbard Rd, East Lansing, MI
5K
Avg 55° / 37°·847 ft city elevation

Races near East Lansing

Dec
24
Thu
Running
Playmakers Holiday Classic
2 miles away325 Riverfront Dr, Lansing, Lansing, MI
5K
Avg 33° / 21°·864 ft city elevation
May
22
Sat
Running
Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Lansing
2 miles awayPotter Park, Lansing, MI
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 72° / 50°·864 ft city elevation
Jul
25
Sun
Running
Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Lansing
2 miles awayBurchard Park, Lansing, MI
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 83° / 61°·864 ft city elevation
Sep
5
Sun
Running
Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5K/10K - Lansing
2 miles awayPotter Park, Lansing, MI
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 69° / 47°·864 ft city elevation
Jun
26
Sat
Running
Trail Town 10K & 5K
3 miles away1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing, MI
5K · 10K
Avg 82° / 60°·864 ft city elevation
Mar
27
Sat
Running
Hippity Hop 5K
3 miles away1301 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Lansing, MI
5K
Avg 49° / 31°·864 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
Running
Lansing Turkey Trot
4 miles away500 N Grand Ave, Lansing, MI
5K
Avg 42° / 29°·864 ft city elevation
Apr
24
Sat
Running
Jodi's Sparkle Sprint
4 miles away201 East Shiawassee, Lansing, MI
Avg 61° / 40°·864 ft city elevation
Feb
14
Sun
Running
Super Bowl 5k
4 miles away100 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI
5K
Avg 33° / 18°·864 ft city elevation
Jan
23
Sat
Running
Viking 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Lansing, MI (04)
4 miles away1601 E Cavanaugh Rd, Lansing, MI
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 31° / 16°·864 ft city elevation
Feb
27
Sat
Running
Squirrel 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Lansing, MI (09)
4 miles away1601 E Cavanaugh Rd, Lansing, MI
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 38° / 22°·864 ft city elevation
Mar
27
Sat
Running
Medal Madness5K, 10K, 13.1M at Lansing, MI (13)
4 miles away1601 E Cavanaugh Rd, Lansing, MI
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 49° / 31°·864 ft city elevation

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in East Lansing, Michigan?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 6 upcoming races in East Lansing, Michigan, spanning 1 sport.
What kinds of races are held in East Lansing?
East Lansing hosts running races.
Is there a race season in East Lansing?
Races in East Lansing run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in April and October.
What race distances can you find in East Lansing?
Upcoming races in East Lansing cover distances including 1 Mile, 5K, and 10K.
What other cities near East Lansing have races?
Nearby race cities include Lansing.