The Alden Run

JUL

25

2026

Join the Alden Run during Alden Days for a 5K, 10K or family friendly 2 Mile Fun Walk through scenic roads, dirt paths and woodland tracks. Start at a quilt show, finish at a rummage sale, and help support local schools and nonprofits.

Sat 25 Jul 2026

Alden, Michigan

Website

10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Alden Run takes place on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Alden, Michigan at Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, MI 49612. The event includes these distances:

5K
10K
2 Mile Fun Walk

Registration opens April 15, 2026. Entry fee for each event is listed as $30. The event is part of the Alden Days community celebration and has been held since 1980. The race both starts at a quilt show and finishes at a rummage sale.

Course, awards, and beneficiaries

The 5K and 10K courses are USA Track & Field sanctioned and use varied terrain: pavement, dirt roads, and two tracks through the woods. The 2 Mile Fun Walk is on paved roads and is described as stroller, pet, and kid friendly. Proceeds are shared with Bellaire, Mancelona, and Central Lake schools, with funds allocated to athletic and art departments, and are also donated to the Downtown Alden Business Association and other local nonprofit organizations. Race awards and door prizes from local merchants are distributed after the race. Live results are provided by Yooper Running Company and final results are posted to yooperrunning.com. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.