Fantasy 5K
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About the race
The Fantasy 5K takes place Friday, November 27, 2026 in downtown Howell, Michigan. The start and finish are at the First Presbyterian Church of Howell, 323 W Grand River Avenue.
Early packet pick-up is available Wednesday, November 25, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church of Howell. Race day packet pick-up and on-site registration are held at the same location beginning at 12:00 PM and running until 5:30 PM, as spots allow. Registered participants receive a commemorative long sleeve cotton T-shirt and a race bib; the bib is required to take part.
The event offers the following distances:
- 5K (3.1 miles) course on Grand River Avenue in historic downtown Howell
- 1 Mile Run/Walk shortened version of the 5K route
The 5K precedes the Fantasy of Lights parade along Grand River. Registered finishers receive a commemorative finisher medal and a slice of Hungry Howie's pizza at the finish chute; medals must be picked up at the finish and will not be mailed. Awards for the 5K will be given to the top three overall finishers ($100, $75, $50), top three Masters ($50, $25, $10), and top three Grandmasters ($50, $25, $10) for each gender. Awards will be mailed to winners within seven business days after the race.
Registration opens June 29, 2026 and closes October 16, 2026. The listed registration fee is $30.00. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
