The Alden Run

Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location: Alden, MI; 8751 Helena Rd, 49612
Type: RUN

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Great for

Family Friendly

Great for: families

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Distances & registration

3 options

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

2 Miles
Sat, Jul 25, 9:00 AM EDT · From $33.50
Opens Apr 14, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Jul 22, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
3.1 Miles
Sat, Jul 25, 9:00 AM EDT · From $33.50
Opens Apr 14, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Jul 22, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
6.2 Miles
Sat, Jul 25, 9:00 AM EDT · From $33.50
Opens Apr 14, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Jul 22, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

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Steady Effort

Hilly road course, warm-day exposure

Warm season

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The course

From the organizer

We're possibly the only run in the world that starts at a Quilt Show & ends at a Rummage Sale.

Alden Run events include a 5K, 10K, & 2 Mile Fun Walk. Both our 5K & 10K courses are USA Track & Field sanctioned with varied terrain including pavement, dirt roads, and two tracks through the woods. Our 2-mile Fun Walk is on all paved roads making it stroller, pet, & kid friendly.

Proceeds from The Alden Run are shared with Bellaire, Mancelona, & Central Lake Schools with money going to both the athletic departments & the art departments. Money is also donated to the Downtown Alden Business Association & other local non-profit organizations. Please consider a donation to The Alden Run. Just click the "Donation" button on our homepage.

Start Time is 9:00 a.m. Saturday, July 25th.

We're famous for our fun & eclectic race awards & festive door prizes from local merchants. All prizes, awards & door prizes are award after the race.

A live results link will be provided by Yooper Running Company and final results posted to yooperrunning.com

2025 Live Results Link

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