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Winter races near Detroit & Ann Arbor (2026-27)

Updated November 7, 2026

23 races are on the calendar near Detroit & Ann Arbor in winter 2026-27, starting with Run Elf Run! on Saturday, December 5 in Pontiac. That covers December to February. 16 of them publish an upcoming price increase, so signing up early saves money.

All winter races5K races (21)10K races (4)Half marathons (3)Trail races (5)

• Sat5Dec

  Run Elf Run!

  Sat Dec 5 · 8:00 AM · Pontiac · Oakland County

  5K

  from $40Goes up Nov 29Sign up ↗
• Sat5Dec

  Milford Rotary Club Freezing 5k, Frozen 1 Mile, & Virtual Freezing 5k

  Sat Dec 5 · 8:30 AM · Brighton · Ann Arbor & West

  1 mile5K

  from $15Goes up Nov 14Sign up ↗
• Sat5Dec

  Mike Miller River Run

  Sat Dec 5 · 9:00 AM · Marine City · Macomb County & Thumb Coast

  1.5 miles5K

  from $25Goes up Dec 4Sign up ↗
• Sat5Dec

  Eggnog Jog

  Sat Dec 5 · 9:30 AM · Utica · Macomb County & Thumb Coast

  1 mile5K

  from $15Sign up ↗
• Sun6Dec

  The Ugly Sweater 5k

  Sun Dec 6 · 9:00 AM · Shelby Township · Macomb County & Thumb Coast

  5K10K

  from $35Goes up Nov 20Sign up ↗
• Sun6Dec

  New Baltimore Jingle Bell Run

  Sun Dec 6 · 3:00 PM · New Baltimore · Macomb County & Thumb Coast

  1 mile5K

  from $20Goes up Nov 22Sign up ↗
• Sat12Dec

  Jingle Bell Run - Michigan

  Sat Dec 12 · 8:00 AM · Harrison Township · Macomb County & Thumb Coast

  1 mile5K

  from $45Goes up Dec 12Sign up ↗
• Sat12Dec

  Candy Cane Course- Ann Arbor

  Sat Dec 12 · 9:00 AM · Ypsilanti · Ann Arbor & West

  1 mile5K10K9.3 miles

  from $27Goes up Nov 22Sign up ↗
• Sat12Dec

  Jolly Jog Fun Run/Walk

  Sat Dec 12 · 9:00 AM · Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor & West

  5K

  from $10Sign up ↗
• Sun13Dec

  Shelby Township Jingle Bell Run

  Sun Dec 13 · 9:00 AM · Shelby Township · Macomb County & Thumb Coast

  5K

  from $40Sign up ↗
• Sat19Dec

  Re-Gift Run

  Sat Dec 19 · 9:00 AM · White Lake · Oakland County

  5K

  from $5Sign up ↗
• Sat19Dec

  Festivus Celebration

  Sat Dec 19 · 10:20 AM · Shelby Township · Macomb County & Thumb Coast

  5K10K

  from $40Goes up Dec 1Sign up ↗
• Sun20Dec

  B.A.D Santa Trail 5k

  Sun Dec 20 · 10:30 AM · Leonard · Oakland County

  5KTrail

  from $35Goes up Dec 19Sign up ↗
• Wed30Dec

  Goodbye 5k

  Wed Dec 30 · 2:30 PM · Rochester · Oakland County

  5KTrail

  from $25Goes up Dec 28Sign up ↗
• Thu31Dec

  Out With the Old - In With the New

  Thu Dec 31 · 9:30 AM · Rochester · Oakland County

  5KTrail

  from $35Goes up Nov 30Sign up ↗
• Fri1Jan

  First Day 5K

  Fri Jan 1 · 10:00 AM · Clarkston · Oakland County

  5K

  from $30Goes up Nov 30Sign up ↗
• Fri1Jan

  Lake Orion New Year's Resolution Run

  Fri Jan 1 · 10:00 AM · Lake Orion · Oakland County

  1.5 miles5K

  from $25Goes up Dec 31Sign up ↗
• Mon4Jan

  Team Running Lab Half / Full Marathon Training Group

  Mon Jan 4 · Brighton · Ann Arbor & West

  Half marathonMarathon

  Sign up ↗
• Sat9Jan

  Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Ann Arbor

  Sat Jan 9 · 9:00 AM · Ypsilanti · Ann Arbor & West

  1 mile5K10KHalf marathon

  from $22Goes up Nov 15Sign up ↗
• Sat16Jan

  Detroit Auto Show 5K

  Sat Jan 16 · 9:00 AM · Detroit · Detroit & Downriver

  5K

  from $39Goes up Nov 30Sign up ↗
• Sat6Feb

  Paczki Run

  Sat Feb 6 · 10:00 AM · Hamtramck · Detroit & Downriver

  5K

  from $50Goes up Nov 30Sign up ↗
• Fri12Feb

  Light the Night Flannel 5K

  Fri Feb 12 · 6:00 PM · Waterford · Oakland County

  5KTrail

  from $28Goes up Dec 31Sign up ↗
• Sat13Feb

  Winter Trail Fest Half Marathon and 5 Mile - Eastside

  Sat Feb 13 · 11:00 AM · Brighton · Ann Arbor & West

  5 milesHalf marathonTrail

  from $46Sign up ↗

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Quick answers

How many races are near Detroit & Ann Arbor in winter 2026-27?

23 races are listed near Detroit & Ann Arbor in winter 2026-27. The first is Run Elf Run! on Saturday, December 5 in Pontiac, and the last is Winter Trail Fest Half Marathon and 5 Mile - Eastside on February 13.

What is the cheapest race near Detroit & Ann Arbor in winter 2026-27?

Re-Gift Run on December 19 has the lowest listed entry fee: $5. Prices are before the registration platform's processing fee.

When does the next early-bird price end for races near Detroit & Ann Arbor?

Milford Rotary Club Freezing 5k, Frozen 1 Mile, & Virtual Freezing 5k: the 5K goes from $30 to $35 after November 14. 15 more of these races publish a later price increase.

Are there half marathons or marathons near Detroit & Ann Arbor in winter 2026-27?

Yes: 3 half marathons and 1 marathon. The first is Team Running Lab Half / Full Marathon Training Group on January 4.