Bessemer Hometown Run
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Bessemer Hometown Run 2026
The 36th annual Bessemer Hometown Run takes place in Bessemer, Michigan. The event features multiple running options and is centered at Bessemer City Hall at the intersection of Sophie Street and Colby Street.
Distances offered:
- 10K run
- 2 mile run/walk
- 2 mile stroller
Age-group categories span youth to senior divisions and include: 9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, and 75+.
Awards are presented after the races for the overall male and female winners and for the top two male and female finishers in each age group. Additional recognitions include a special award for the family with the most participants and an award for the top overall stroller in the 2 mile event only.
The run is part of a week-long series of community events for the town's Fourth of July celebrations, which conclude with a fireworks display at dusk on July 4. The event description focuses on race format, categories, and awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
