United Financial Freeland Walleye Races 5K/10K – Freeland, MI 2026

Date
April 26, 2026
Location
Freeland, MI
Venue
Freeland SportsZone
Start Time
8:45 AM
Entry Fee
$10.00 – $35.00
Events
Kids Fun Run (untimed), 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk, 5K Fun Walk (untimed)
Includes
Fun Run T-Shirt | T-Shirt
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The United Financial Freeland Walleye Races start at 8:45 AM on April 26, 2026, giving you a reasonable window for travel and setup on race morning. Held at Freeland SportsZone in Freeland, Michigan, the event offers three distances: a 1-mile option, a 5K, and a 10K. Entry fees range from $10 to $35 depending on the distance you select. This early-spring race is straightforward for athletes planning a weekend trip, with entry costs staying affordable across all distance options. If you're heading to central Michigan for this running event, plan your travel to arrive with plenty of time before the mid-morning start.

From the Race Organizer
United Financial Credit Union is once again proud to present the 17th Annual Freeland Walleye Festival Race for 2026! Join several hundred participants in running and/or walking USATF sanctioned 10k and 5k Freeland Rail Trail/road courses and a Kid’s Fun Run. Included with entry: Awesome custom finisher medals Race t-shirt Professional timing results Free online finisher photograph This year’s race is limited to 450 participants. This race is organized as part of the 40th annual Freeland Walleye Festival through a joint effort between United Financial Credit Union, Dig Deep Race Events, Walleye Festival Organizers and Tittabawassee Township with proceeds being placed back into the Freeland community through the Freeland Lions Club, a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026 Start Times: Kid’s Fun Run start - 8:45AM 10K start - 9:30AM 5K Run/Walk start - 9:35AM 5K Fun Walk (untimed) start - 9:36AM Location: Freeland SportsZone, 5690 Midland Rd, Freeland, MI 48623 Price

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is United Financial Freeland Walleye Races 5K/10K – Freeland, MI 2026?

United Financial Freeland Walleye Races 5K/10K – Freeland, MI 2026 takes place on April 26, 2026. The race is held in Freeland, Michigan.

Where is United Financial Freeland Walleye Races 5K/10K – Freeland, MI 2026 held?

United Financial Freeland Walleye Races 5K/10K – Freeland, MI 2026 is held at Freeland SportsZone in Freeland, Michigan.

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