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Bootjack Fun Run 9.06K
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Bootjack Fun Run 9.06K

Lake Linden, Michigan, United States View on map
Aug 08, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
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About this race

Welcome to the 8th Annual BJFR!!! 🥳🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️


Created by friends for friends, the annual 9.06K Bootjack Fun Run is a 'move at your own pace' run/walk geared towards all ages and abilities. This is a dog-friendly event for friendly dogs, with leashes, please.  

Race day is Saturday, August 8th, 2026 (2nd Sat in Aug).

Feature races are:

  • 9.06k Run
  • 9.06k Walk
  • Mini906 Run/Walk (runners and walkers start together) 
  • 0.906k Supermini (.56 mi that you can run, walk or gallop - for kids and kids at heart!) 😀

The race will start and end at the Dreamland Restaurant & Bar. The course is 9.06 kilometers (approx. 5.64 miles) and is situated on the wooded, paved road along beautiful Portage Lake in Lake Linden, MI. All proceeds will be donated to the Bootjack First Responders. This is a rain or shine event and refunds will not be permitted. In the unlikely event of a cancellation, shirts will be available at the Dreamland Restaurant until September 4, 2026, and all proceeds will still be donated to the Bootjack First Responders. Registration is open. T-shirts are guaranteed only to those who register online by July 20, 2026.

Registration Details:

  • Now through midnight of Aug 5, 2026 | Online registration 
  • Pre-registration available in person at the Dreamland Restaurant on Friday, August 7 from 5:00-8:00 pm.
  • Same day registration at the Dreamland starting at 8:00 am.
  • *Note-T-shirts are only guaranteed to those that register by July 20, 2026. (We will have a limited supply of extra shirts, first come first serve)

Race Details:

Pre-registration

Friday, Aug 7
5pm-8pm Check-in and Race Shirt pickup at Dreamland Restaurant & Bar

Race Day Registration

Saturday, Aug 8
8 AM Check-in and Race Shirt pickup at Dreamland Restaurant & Bar

Race Day Itinerary:

  • 8:30am |9.06k Run (5.6 miles)
  • 8:45am | 9.06 Walk (5.6 miles)
  • 9:00am | Mini906 Run and Walk 4.53k (2.8 miles) *Walkers and Runners start together.
  • 10:00am | Super-Mini 0.906K (.56 miles)

Door prizes will be drawn at 9am and winners will be posted at the Dreamland. Prizes can be pickup up at the conclusion of each race. Must be present to win.

Pick your distance

Running

Bootjack Fun Run 9.06K (5.6 miles)

Please check-in 15 minutes prior to your race start-time. Check-in and t-shirt pick up will begin Friday 8/7/26 from 5-8 pm or Saturday 8/8/26 starting at 8 am at Dreamland Restaurant & Bar. Door prizes will be drawn at 9am and will be available for pickup after each race. Must be present to win.

Aug 08, 2026 9.1K 8:30 AM
$30.00
Closed

Mini906 Run & Walk 4.53k (2.8 miles)

Please check-in 15 minutes prior to your race start-time. Check-in and t-shirt pick up will begin Friday 8/7/26 from 5-8 pm or Saturday 8/8/26 starting at 8 am at Dreamland Restaurant & Bar. Door prizes will be drawn at 9am and will be available for pickup after each race. Must be present to win.

Aug 08, 2026 4.5K 9:00 AM
$30.00
Closed

Super-Mini 0.906k (0.56 miles)

Please check-in 15 minutes prior to your race start-time. Check-in and t-shirt pick up will begin Friday 8/7/26 from 5-8 pm or Saturday 8/8/26 starting at 8 am at Dreamland Restaurant & Bar. Door prizes will be drawn at 9am and will be available for pickup after each race. Must be present to win.

Aug 08, 2026 0.9K 10:00 AM
$25.00
Closed

T-Shirt Only

Please check-in 15 minutes prior to your race start-time. Check-in and t-shirt pick up will begin Friday 8/7/26 from 5-8 pm or Saturday 8/8/26 starting at 8 am at Dreamland Restaurant & Bar. Door prizes will be drawn at 9am and will be available for pickup after each race. Must be present to win.

Aug 08, 2026 T-Shirt Only 9:00 AM
$25.00
Closed

Walking

Bootjack Fun Walk 9.06K (5.6 miles)

Please check-in 15 minutes prior to your race start-time. Check-in and t-shirt pick up will begin Friday 8/7/26 from 5-8 pm or Saturday 8/8/26 starting at 8 am at Dreamland Restaurant & Bar. Door prizes will be drawn at 9am and will be available for pickup after each race. Must be present to win.

Aug 08, 2026 9.1K 8:45 AM
$30.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 8 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Lake Linden.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 15.3° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 22.1°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 15.3° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 22.1°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
19.4
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
6.0mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
76.4%

Course

Route map and elevation profile

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 1 Lake Linden event

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