Blueberry Dash 5K
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Event overview
The Blueberry Dash is a 5K road race held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, in Frankfort, Michigan. The event is hosted by Benzie Senior Resources, a nonprofit organization. The start and finish are near the pavilion in Bellows Park at the corner of Bellows Ave. and S. Shore E. Proceeds support Benzie Senior Resources programs for Benzie County adults aged 60 and older.
Race course and timing
The course is an out-and-back route on South Shore Drive E. along the shoreline of Crystal Lake. The roadway is a low-traffic, residential street with a posted 25 mph speed limit; the road will remain open to traffic during the event. Law enforcement will monitor speed and a courtesy vehicle will circulate the route. The race will be professionally timed by Aldrich Timing.
Registration, packets and amenities
Online registration fee is $35. Tee shirts are available for the first 200 online registrants. In-person registration and packet/t-shirt pickup are offered at The Gathering Place Senior Center in Honor, Michigan, and on race morning at Bellows Park. Children up to age 17 may accompany a parent or guardian at no charge. Strollers and mobility devices are welcome. Age-level certificates for men and women are available and can be picked up the day of the race or mailed.
Parking and additional activities
Parking is available in Bellows Park and along non-private property on Bellows Ave., S Shore Drive E, and Thomas Road; parking is limited. A post-race gathering with refreshments will take place in the Bellows Park pavilion. An evening music event at The Cabbage Shed in Elberta is planned the same night, with shuttle service between Elberta's Waterfront Park and The Cabbage Shed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
