Volksläufe - The People's Race
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Volksläufe The People's Race
Volksläufe is a community road-racing event held on July 4, 2026, in Frankenmuth, Michigan, organized by the Frankenmuth Jaycees. The event includes a range of race distances and a dedicated family fun run, and proceeds support the July 3 fireworks and other local charitable initiatives.
The program offers the following distances and format options:
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- 10K
- 5K run
- 5K walk
- 2K Family Fun Run
- 10K plus 5K combined (Zweiläufe, 15K)
The half marathon has a cutoff time of 3.5 hours (an average pace of 16 minutes per mile). Runners who cannot maintain that pace may be asked to complete the course on sidewalks once roads reopen to traffic. Economy entry tiers are available for several distances; these reduced-fee options include race participation only and do not include a commemorative shirt or finisher medal.
Packet pickup is listed at 601 Weiss St, Heritage Park, Frankenmuth, MI 48734. The event features evening community activities on the eve of the races, including live entertainment, food vendors, a marketplace, family activities, and a fireworks display. Post-race offerings on July 4 include food and music. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
