Meijer Festival of Races
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Meijer Festival of Races
The Meijer Festival of Races presented by Cherry Bay Orchards is scheduled for July 11, 2026 in Traverse City, Michigan at 521 S Union Street, Traverse City, MI 49684. The event marks its 53rd year and highlights local agriculture and area scenery.
The race program includes multiple distance options:
- Priority Health 5K - 5K; fee $35; reg Jan 1 2026 to Feb 5 2026
- Michigan Planners 10K - 10K; fee $35; reg Jan 1 2026 to Feb 5 2026
- Michigan Planners McKinley Challenge 15K - 15K; fee $43; reg Jan 1 2026 to Feb 5 2026
- Michigan Planners Half Marathon - 13.1 Miles; fee $90; reg Jan 1 2026 to Jul 11 2026
Some course characteristics are noted by the organizer: certain finishes occur on a parade route, and the half marathon course runs through an orchard. Registration opening dates and fees are provided for each distance, and the half marathon registration remains open through the day of the event. The description focuses on event structure, location, distances, registration windows, and course features related to the festival and local agricultural setting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
