Traffic Jam'in 5K Run

Traffic Jam'in 5K Run, 5K Walk, and 1 Mile Family Fun Run

This community running festival takes place on July 10, 2026 at Grass Lake Community Events Park, 120 Brown St., Grass Lake, MI 49240. The course is described as flat and scenic with a route around the lake and nearby neighborhood. Live music is present on the course and at the finish area in front of the Events Park Pavilion. A water station is located at the halfway mark. Refreshments and an award ceremony follow the 5K.

Distances offered

• 5K Run 3.1 miles
• 5K Walk 3.1 miles
• 1 Mile Family Fun Run 1 mile
• Virtual 5K 3.1 miles

Pricing for the 5K run, 5K walk and virtual 5K follows a tiered schedule: $20 January 1 to January 15, $25 through May 10, $30 May 11 to July 5, and $35 July 6 to July 10. The 1 mile family fun run fee is $5. Online registration remains open until July 10. Packet pickup is available July 9 at the Village of Grass Lake offices and on race day at the starting area. Tech style T shirts are offered in men and women sizes and are guaranteed for registrations received by June 19; shirts available while supplies last.

All 5K finishers receive a medal and a complimentary beverage. Overall awards are given to top male and female finishers in Open, Masters 40 plus, and Senior Masters 60 plus for the 5K run and walk. Age group awards go to the top three finishers in each age bracket for both events. Local homemade treats are provided after the races. Team discounts apply for groups of four or more with specific refund rules and date restrictions. Festival parking is available at multiple downtown and park lots; special participant parking is provided across from the Lost Railway Museum on Michigan Avenue. No dogs are permitted except service dogs. The event is professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation and results are available live and posted afterward. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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