
2026 Mesick Mushroom Festival 5K
Sat, May 9, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
- Featured distance
- 5K
- Type
- Run
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Run a scenic 5K along dam backwaters and the North Country Trail, then join the fun at the Mesick Mushroom Festival's parade and carnival.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Quirky
- Festive
The annual Mesick Mushroom Festival 5K invites you to experience a charming run in Mesick, Michigan. Held at the beautiful Northern Exposure Campground, the course offers scenic views along the backwaters of the Hodenpyl Dam and a stretch on the North Country Trail. This friendly 5K is a delightful start to a day filled with festival activities, including a parade and carnival, making it a wonderful blend of outdoor activity and community celebration.
From the organizer
REMINDER- RACE TIME IS AT 8AM.
Check in will be located at the pavilion near the beach and basketball court just beyond the main campground parking area near the boat launch.
The annual Mesick Mushroom Festival 5K will be held at beautiful Northern Exposure Campground on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 8:00am. The scenic course will take you along the backwaters of the Hodenpyl Dam and on the North Country Trail.
Enjoy the friendly atmosphere of the 5K race in the morning, then head back into town for the rest of the Mushroom Festival activities including the parade and carnival!