HANSON'S RUNNING SHOP WEDNESDAY NIGHT 5K SERIES

Wed, May 6, 2026, 6:15 PM EDT

Location: Hanson's Running Shop - Utica, 8409 Hall Rd, 8409 Hall Rd, Utica, MI 48317
Type: Run

At a glance

A friendly, mid-week 5K series supporting local charities, perfect for getting miles in and connecting with the running community.

Fun
Festive
For a Cause

Great for

Beginner Friendly
Walkers Welcome

Join the Hanson's Running Shop Wednesday Night 5K Series for a welcoming mid-week run or walk experience in Utica, MI. This friendly series, spanning March through October, invites both first-timers and seasoned runners to enjoy a 3.1-mile course. Each month highlights a different community charity partner, offering a chance to support a good cause. Stay after your run for refreshments, giveaways, and a chance to connect with fellow participants.

What to expect

Enjoy a welcoming 3.1-mile run or walk on a grass course.
Demo new shoes and chat with company reps from a present vendor.
Mingle post-race with refreshments and a chance to win giveaways.

Standout details

Monthly charity partner support
Opportunity to demo running shoes
Post-race refreshments and giveaways
Series options for multiple races

Perks & features

After-Party
Food & Drink

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

Distances & registration

5 options

Use the official signup link above for all distances.

3.1 Miles
5 options · closes Oct 7, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5mo 11d 18h 42m left
- HANSON'S RUNNING SHOP WEDNESDAY NIGHT 5K SERIES
  Closes May 6, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $22.70
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  Closes Jun 3, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $22.70
- HANSON'S RUNNING SHOP WEDNESDAY NIGHT 5K SERIES
  Closes Jul 1, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $22.70
- HANSON'S RUNNING SHOP WEDNESDAY NIGHT 5K SERIES
  Closes Aug 5, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $22.70
- HANSON'S RUNNING SHOP WEDNESDAY NIGHT 5K SERIES
  Closes Oct 7, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $22.70

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From the organizer

Run one or all in this mid-week 5K series that spans the first Wednesday of each month from March through October. First timers and seasoned veterans are WELCOME to join in the fun, fit and friendly run/walk.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

SERIES includes all Wednesday night 5K runs March-October, Bill Roney Memorial 5K, 2 Hanson Friday night cross country runs, Peach Festival 5K & 10K, Egg Nog Jog (10 races)

SERIES+ includes all Wednesday night 5K runs March-October, 2 Hanson Friday night cross country runs, Bill Roney Memorial (March) Peach Festival 5K & 10K, Big Bird 5k/10K (November), EggNog Jog (December), New Year's Resolution Run (January) and FESTIVUS (December) (14 races)

SUPPORT THE CHARITY PARTNER

Every month supports a different charity partner within the community. Purchase additional raffle tickets to support the charity partner and be entered to win a prize!

DEMO A SHOE

A shoe vendor is present with opportunities to try out that new shoe and talk "shoe tech" with the company reps.

POST RACE PARTY

After the 5K, runners and walkers will enjoy post race refreshments and a chance to win a giveaway while mingling with others. What better way to get those mid week miles in??

LOCATION

Hanson's Running Shop

8409 Hall Rd

Utica, MI

THE DETAILS

Bib pick-up and registration start at 5:15 pm in the store

Walkers start at 6:15 pm

Runners start at 6:25 pm

Registration deadline to receive a custom bib is March 13

Bibs will be used for each Wednesday Night 5K Run/Walk

*If not registering for the Series or Series Plus, participants have the ability to register for multiple Wednesday Night dates on one transaction.