US Road Running - Lansing
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Event overview
The New Year running event takes place on January 3, 2026, at Mount Hope Park in Grand Ledge, Michigan (7419 E Mt Hope Hwy, Grand Ledge, MI 48837). The event offers three distance options: a 5K, a 10K, and a half marathon (13.1 miles). A course time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes applies to participants.
Course and logistics
The 5K and 10K use the same short out-and-back segment. One-way is 0.78 miles (out-and-back 1.56 miles). The 5K completes that out-and-back twice; the 10K completes it four times. The half marathon uses a 1.09-mile one-way out-and-back (out-and-back 2.18 miles) and repeats that out-and-back six times.
Packet pickup opens 30 minutes before the race and closes 10 minutes before the race starts. All runners must register on RunSignup; there is no on-site registration. The event includes finisher medals, a shirt and gear shop, costume recognition, series points, and awards. Additional race information and frequently asked questions are provided by the race organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
