Bessemer Hometown Run
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Bessemer Hometown Run, Bessemer MI : June 27, 2026
The 36th annual Bessemer Hometown Run is a community road race held in Bessemer, Michigan on June 27, 2026. The races begin at Bessemer City Hall at the intersection of Sophie Street and Colby Street. The event is part of the town's week-long Fourth of July festivities and takes place in the lead up to the community fireworks display at dusk on the fourth.
Race options include:
- 10K run
- 2 mile run or walk
- Stroller entry for the 2 mile
Awards are presented for overall male and female winners and for the top two male and female finishers in each age group. There is a special award for the family with the most participants and an award for the top overall stroller in the 2 mile event.
Age divisions span from 9 and under through 75 and older, with intermediate groups such as 10 to 14, 20 to 29, and 60 to 64. Registration details indicate an early bird period from May 11 through June 26 and that registration will open beforehand. The event is described as family friendly and coordinated with other local activities during the holiday week. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
