Spring Awakening 10k

MAY
16
2026
A community running event in Houghton on May 16, 2026 featuring 10k, 5k and a 1 Mile kids dash along the canal bike path. Chip timing, participant medals, and proceeds support Special Olympics Area 39.
Sat 16 May 2026
10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Spring Awakening 10k, 5k, 1-Mile Kids Dash : Houghton, MI

The Spring Awakening event on May 16, 2026 includes three foot-race distances and is based at Kestner Waterfront Park in Houghton, Michigan. Courses run along the Houghton canal and follow an out-and-back layout on the local bike path, offering views of the Keweenaw Waterway.

Distances:

  • 10 km (10k) out-and-back along the canal bike path.
  • 5 km (5k) out-and-back on the bike path.
  • 1 Mile Kids Dash out-and-back with turnaround under the lift bridge.

Chip timing will be provided for the 5k and 10k races by a professional timing service. The 10k course includes an aid station at the turnaround. Participants in the 5k and 10k will receive a race medal and a race t-shirt. Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each of those races; prizes include footwear, gift certificates, and sunglasses, and an awards ceremony follows the race.

Bib and packet pick-up will take place in the park pavilion. Proceeds from the event will be donated to Special Olympics Area 39. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km
Spring Awakening 10k
5 km
Spring Awakening 5k Run
Spring Awakening 1-Mile Kids Dash