Twilight Run

JUN
17
2026
An evening 5k in downtown Lansing, the 24th annual Twilight Run uses an accurate out and back course on the Lansing River Trail. Entry fees vary by date and age and proceeds support school and youth running programs.
Wed 17 Jun 2026
3 miles

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Twilight Run - Lansing, MI

The Twilight Run is the 24th annual Wednesday evening race held in downtown Lansing at 200 Museum Dr. The event features a 5k (3.1 miles) out-and-back course on the Lansing River Trail described as accurate and scenic.

Registration opens January 30 and closes June 11. Entry fees vary by date and age: $30 through June 11 with a T-shirt guaranteed, $35 from June 12 to June 16 without a T-shirt guarantee, and $40 on race day without a T-shirt. Athletes aged 18 and under have a $20 entry fee that is applied automatically during registration.

Chip timing is used; accurate chip time and current overall and age group place are texted to participants and posted live online. Awards include medals for the top three finishers in each age group. Age groups include 10 & under, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, and 80+. Overall and Master winners receive a $25 Playmakers gift certificate and a medal; awards are distributed at the event.

Proceeds support high school and middle school cross country and track programs and youth running clubs through the Michigan Running Foundation grant program. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

3 mi
5k Run/walk
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