Gaylord Alpenfest 5K/10K Run

Events

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk - Free (no medal or shirt)

5K Run/Walk - $35

10K Run - $45

T-shirts and medal are guaranteed to the first 300 paid registrants.  Size is not guaranteed to those registered after 6/19/26. 

Packet Pick up:

Packet pick up will be on Friday, July 17th from 5 – 7 pm at the Gaylord Trailhead pavilion across from the Chamber of Commerce or pickup at the same location on race day starting at 7:30 a.m. (400 W. Main Street, Gaylord MI 49735). 

Start Times:

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk - 8:00 a.m.

10K - 8:30 a.m.

5K Run/Walk - 8:45 a.m.

Race Information:

The course is out and back. The route is on the North Central State Trail, starting at the Gaylord Trailhead on Main Street.

Map of NCST: www.trailscouncil.org/north-central-state-trail-route/

Please note: the Alpenfest grand parade starts at noon and therefore Main Street will be blocked off until it concludes. 

The starting line for the race will be on the trail next to the Gaylord Trailhead pavilion. There will be aid stations at the 5k and 10k turnarounds. 

Times will be recorded and posted.

There are no refunds, deferrals or transfers.  Thank you for understanding. 

Join fellow runners on July 18, 2026 for the Gaylord Alpenfest 5K/10K Run. It's a fantastic 10K, 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Gaylord.