Dandelion Dash Trail 5K, 1 Mile, and Short Family Fun Run

Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026

5K Trail Run or Walk

• Start Time: 9:00 am
• Professionally timed
• Meadow trail, mostly flat with small rolling hills
• Swag bag: race T-shirt*, vinyl sticker, and native seed packet
• Custom wooden medals for top finishers and age group winners

1 Mile Trail Run or Walk

• Start Time: 10:00 am
• Running clock (not professionally timed)
• Meadow trail, mostly flat with small rolling hills
• Swag bag: race T-shirt*, vinyl sticker, and native seed packet

Family Fun Run

• Start Time: 10:20 am 
• Less than 1/4 mile
• Geared towards families with young children 
• Finisher ribbon for the kids
• Swag bag: sticker, temporary tattoo, and native seed packet
• All participants (including parents) must register. Participants 2 and under are free through May 13.
• Complimentary Fun Run registration for those participating in the 5K or 1 Mile

5K Virtual Run

• Not located near Petoskey? Participate from afar!
• Swag bag with race T-shirt*, vinyl sticker, and native seed packet. Shipping charges apply.

 

*Must be registered by May 6 for Race T-shirts

Check-in: You must check in prior to the event. Packet pickup is Friday, May 15 from 3:30-5:00pm at Petoskey Children's Nature Preschool (1804 E Mitchell, Petoskey, MI 49770), or at the event beginning at 8:00am.

Parking: Petoskey Middle School parking lot

The Fine Print: Children under age 12 must be supervised. Trail-appropriate strollers are allowed for the Family Fun Run only. While we love pets, please leave your dog at home.