Burton Race Series
About this race
About Burton Race Series
Get ready to lace up and join us for a season of pure fun and fitness in Burton, Michigan at the Burton Race Series.
It’s super easy to be part of the action – just participate in the three races from our series and let us do the rest. Don’t worry if you can’t make all three in person, we’ve got a virtual option too, so you can conquer the course from anywhere!
Best part? Every finisher gets a super cool medal at the end. It’s the ultimate trophy for your inner champion!
So, what are you waiting for? Grab your friends, register for the races, and get ready for a season of laughter, sweat, and unforgettable memories! We can’t wait to see you there!
Burton Race Series Events + Dates
- Hot Fudge 5K Run & Walk – February 21, 2026 Register here: https://register.chronotrack.com/r/88908
- City of Burton Memorial Day 5K Run & Walk – May 25, 2026
- Veteran’s Honor Run – November 14, 2026
There are fees to register for each event, but there are no additional fees for inclusion in the Burton Race Series or to receive a series medal.
Free Participation Medal
Each person completing the three series events (Virtual Racers count too) will receive a free custom designed Burton Race Series medal.
Medals for the 2025 series are available for pick up at Complete Runner, Flint, MI until February 1, 2026
Series Rules
This is simple. Register for the three events and complete them. Can’t participate in three events? To make it easier to qualify for a series medal, each event in the Burton Race Series will have a virtual registration option. Please spell your name the same in each event to assist in documenting your participation.
Reasons to Participate
1) Unleash your inner athlete! Get fit, have fun, and conquer the year with the Burton Race Series. Every step is a victory for your health and happiness.
2) Friendship on the finish line! Lace up with your crew and create unforgettable memories in the Burton Race Series. Make it a family adventure or a squad challenge – the joy and laughter are guaranteed.
3) Run for a cause you care about! Every stride in the Burton Race Series supports amazing community initiatives and fundraising efforts. Be a champion for change while pushing your limits.
4) Bling it on! Earn more than just bragging rights – every finisher gets a stunning Burton Race Series medal to wear with pride. It’s your trophy, your story, your moment to shine.
Pick your distance
Running
Burton Kiwanis Hot Fudge 5K Run/Walk
Burton Memorial Day 5K Run/Walk
Veterans Honor Run/Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Burton, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:22 AM and sets at 6:13 PM local time (EST) in Burton on February 21, 2026 — 10h 51m of daylight.
Course
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Other races near Burton
Different organizers, within 40 miles, in the next three months
Flint Elks Turkey Trot
City of Burton Parks & Rec Veterans Honor Run 2026
Santa Run Presented by Al Serra Auto Plaza
St. Mary's Run to Fund the Mission 5K Run/Walk
🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Burton
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Burton 5K Races 5 races
- Burton Running Calendar 2026 5 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- 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, 5 Burton events
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