Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Lansing

Sun, May 3, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

Location: Lansing, MI; Potter Park, 1301 S Pennsylvania Ave, 48912
Type: RUN

At a glance

A welcoming, family-friendly 'run local' event in Lansing offering multiple distances, great swag, and a virtual option for all.

Great for

Family Friendly
Kids & Youth
Walkers Welcome

Great for: walkers, families

Join the annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k in Lansing, a 'run local-themed' event designed for the whole family. Enjoy great swag including a designer shirt and custom medal, along with chip-timing, live results, and free photos. Delicious treats await at the finish line. A virtual race option is available for those who can't attend in person, ensuring everyone can earn the fun swag. Youth pricing is offered for the 5k/10k and a kids' dash is available for younger runners.

What to expect

Enjoy a "run local-themed" experience perfect for all ages and paces.
Receive great swag, including a designer shirt and custom finisher medal.
Look forward to chip-timing, live results, free photos, and delicious finish line treats.

Standout details

Designer shirt & custom medal
Free photos
Youth-based pricing for 5k/10k
Kids' dash with youth-sized swag

Perks & features

Medal
Swag Included

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Distances & registration

8 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Sun, May 3, 7:00 AM EDT · From $25.98
Opens Oct 27, 2024, 7:36 AM EDT · Closes May 3, 2026, 3:15 AM EDT
3.1 Miles
Sun, May 3, 7:00 AM EDT · From $35.28
Opens Oct 27, 2024, 10:33 AM EDT · Closes Jan 27, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
6.2 Miles
Sun, May 3, 7:00 AM EDT · From $35.28
Opens Oct 27, 2024, 10:33 AM EDT · Closes Jan 27, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

+ 5 more options

13.1 Miles
Sun, May 3, 7:00 AM EDT · From $46.28
Opens Oct 26, 2024, 9:00 PM EDT · Closes Nov 4, 2025, 6:59 PM EST
13.1 Miles
Sun, May 3, 7:00 AM EDT · From $0.00
Opens Mar 26, 2026, 8:33 AM EDT · Closes May 3, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
Kid's Dash
Sun, May 3, 7:00 AM EDT · From $20.83
Opens Oct 27, 2024, 10:42 AM EDT · Closes May 3, 2026, 3:15 AM EDT
Volunteer and Run
Sun, May 3, 7:00 AM EDT · From $20.83
Opens Oct 27, 2024, 10:42 AM EDT · Closes May 3, 2026, 3:15 AM EDT
Virtual Run
Sun, May 3, 7:00 AM EDT · From $46.28
Opens Oct 27, 2024, 10:42 AM EDT · Closes May 3, 2026, 3:15 AM EDT

Vibe Check

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The course

Flat
Walkers welcome

From the organizer

Join us for the annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k! A run local-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes -

Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal

Chip-timing with live results and awards

Free photos

Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line

Plenty of fun!

Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!

Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

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