Fantasy 5K

NOV

27

2026

Nighttime 5K and 1 Mile on Grand River Avenue in downtown Howell with packet pick-up at First Presbyterian Church, race medals, shirts, awards, and pizza at the finish.

Fri 27 Nov 2026

Howell, Michigan

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5 kilometers

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Fantasy 5K

The Fantasy 5K takes place on November 27, 2026 in downtown Howell at the First Presbyterian Church of Howell, 323 W Grand River Ave. The event runs on Grand River Avenue and precedes the Fantasy of Lights parade.

Distances offered:

5K (3.1 miles), course on Grand River Avenue in historic downtown Howell
1 Mile, shortened version of the same route

Packet pick-up and on-site registration are held the day of the race at the First Presbyterian Church, 323 W Grand River, from 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM; race day registration is available as spots allow. Registered participants receive a commemorative long sleeve cotton T-shirt and must wear a race bib to participate.

At the finish, registered runners receive a commemorative finisher medal and a slice of Hungry Howie's pizza. Awards for the 5K include cash prizes for the top three overall finishers and awards for the top three Masters and top three Grandmasters in each gender category, with awards mailed to winners within seven business days. Running Lab provides gift certificates for overall winners. Official results are published online after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

1 Mile Run/walk