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

Sat, May 16, 2026, 6:20 AM EDT

Location: 801 Northmen Dr., Petoskey, MI 49770-8973
Distance: 0.2 Miles
Type: Run

Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).

Race feel

A charming trail run in Petoskey, offering distances for serious runners and a special fun run for families with young children.

Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Quirky

Great for

Beginner Friendly
Family Friendly

The Dandelion Dash offers a delightful trail experience for all ages in Petoskey, Michigan. Choose from a professionally timed 5K, a 1 Mile run or walk, or a short Family Fun Run designed for young children. Enjoy meadow trails with gentle rolling hills, and collect unique swag including a race T-shirt, vinyl sticker, and a native seed packet. Top finishers receive custom wooden medals, while kids in the Fun Run get a finisher ribbon.

What to expect

Run or walk a 5K or 1 Mile on a meadow trail with gentle hills.
Bring the whole family for a short, untimed Fun Run, perfect for little ones.
Receive a race T-shirt, vinyl sticker, and a native seed packet.

Standout details

Family Fun Run for young children
Custom wooden medals for top finishers
Native seed packet in swag bag
Trail-appropriate strollers allowed for Fun Run

Perks & features

Shirt
Swag Included

From the public listing; confirm on the official site.

Course surface

Trail

Pulled from words in the public listing. Helpful hint only, not a course rating.

Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.

From the organizer

Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026

5K Trail Run or Walk

Start Time: 9:00 am Professionally timed Meadow trail, mostly flat with gentle rolling hills Swag bag: race T-shirt * , vinyl sticker, and native seed packet Custom wooden medals for top finishers and age group winners Complimentary Fun Run registration 1 Mile Trail Run or Walk

Start Time: 10:00 am Running clock (not timed) Meadow trail, mostly flat with gentle rolling hills Swag bag: race T-shirt*, vinyl sticker, and native seed packet Complimentary Fun Run registration Family Fun Run

Start Time: 10:20 am Less than 1/4 mile Fun course 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. 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 3:30-5:30pm at Petoskey Children's Nature Preschool (1804 E Mitchell, Petoskey, MI 49770), or at the event from 8:00-10:00am.

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.