Blueberry Dash 5K
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 4:15 AM EDT
- Distance
- 5K
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Run or walk a scenic 5K along Crystal Lake, supporting Benzie County seniors with every step.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
- For a Cause
Fun
Scenic
Competitive
For a CauseGreat for
- Family Friendly
- Walkers Welcome
Family Friendly
Walkers WelcomeThe Blueberry Dash 5K invites you to run or walk along the beautiful shoreline of Crystal Lake in Frankfort, Michigan. This family-friendly event supports Benzie Senior Resources, a nonprofit dedicated to helping local adults aged 60 and older maintain health and independence. Enjoy a professionally timed 5K or a relaxed untimed experience, followed by fellowship and refreshments. Your participation directly contributes to vital community services.
What to expect
- A professionally timed 5K on a low-traffic residential road.
- Untimed options available for walkers and runners, with flexible start times.
- Enjoy post-race fellowship and refreshments at Bellows Park.
Standout details
- Supports Benzie Senior Resources
- Scenic course along Crystal Lake
- Family-friendly, kids free with adult
- Post-race fellowship and refreshments
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
A plain-English read from past public results. It is helpful context, not a prediction.
Crowd
Small field
97 5K finishers in 2025. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
31:03
Think middle-of-the-pack, using chip time when available.
Competitive feel
Lively front
The faster end moves well, but the race still has room for everyday runners. Front-group read: 20:34.
People mix
More women
About 65% women and 35% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 5K in 2025, this looks like a small field: 97 finishers are represented here. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 31:03. The quicker front of the field averaged about 20:34. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Where runners came from
Aggregated city counts only. Small groups stay hidden in public views.
Beulah, MI
Travel draw
Frankfort, MI
Close-to-home draw
Gilson, IL
Travel draw
Honor, MI
Travel draw
Traverse City, MI
Travel draw
Award clues
Historic placement clues only. Race-day awards can use different rules.
Overall observed placement
Top 3 (from finish order in our sample)
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 2025 | 97 | 31:03 | 32:51 | 20:34 | 18:24 / 19:12 |
Last summary update: May 2, 2026
From the organizer
HOSTED BY: Benzie Senior Resources
Nonprofit Organization
Online registration: $40 (closes on Friday, August 1, 9 p.m.). Tee shirts available for the first 200 who register . Registration and packet pick-up the night before the race on site at the pavillion in Bellows Park from 5-7 p.m., and also the morning of the race from 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. (Online registration processing fees are covered by the orgaization).
The course begins and ends near the pavillion in Bellows Park. The race will be professionally timed by Rotpac Racing of Detroit. Shotgun start for runners or walkers wishing to be timed, is at 8:15 a.m. Walkers and runners not wishing to be timed can begin at any between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. The course is an out-and-back (turnaround point marked on the course) using South Shore Drive E. along the shoreline of Crystal Lake. South Shore Drive is a low-traffic, residential roadway with an enforced speed limit of 25 mph. The roadway will not be closed to traffic during the race. Law enforcement will monitor speed, and a courtesy car will move continually through the race route.
Walkers and runners not wishing to be timed can walk any length of the course. This is family friendly event, with strollers and mobility devices welcome. Children up to age 17 may accompany parents or guardians at no charge. Age level certificates for men and women will be available, and will be mailed to contestants.
Participants may park away from the race start line in Bellows park, and along non-private property on Bellows Ave., S Shore Drive E, and Thomas Road. Parking is limited, and we encourage participants to ride-share or have family members or friends provide drop-off and pickup. Please do not park with wheels encroaching any private properties.
Enjoy a time of fellowship and refreshment after your run or walk, in the Bellows Park pavillion!
All proceeds of this race support the work of Benzie Senior Resources, in their effort to help Benzie County adults 60 and older remain healthy, intellectually and socially engaged, and living independently in their own homes.
Join us the night of the race at The Cabbage Shed in Elberta, to dance to the music of K. Jones and the Benzie Playboys, from 7-9 p.m. No cover charge, but donations supporting Benzie Senior Resources will be gratefully received. Benzie Bus provides shuttle service between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. between Elberta's Waterfront Park and The Cabbage Shed. There will be signage for the shuttle.