Mill Creek Days 5k/10k, Presented by Comstock Park Body Shop
About this race
Come for the run and then join in on the fun at Mill Creek Days in Comstock Park.
The 2026 Mill Creek Days 5K/10K brings an exciting update to the course layout! This year, runners will start behind Vitale’s Sports Bar in Comstock Park, utilizing the White Pine Trail. Runners will head north along this scenic, flat, and fast paved path. Runners will enjoy tree-lined stretches and views of Mill Creek, LMCU Ball Park and the Grand River, as they pass through quiet, shaded sections of the trail—perfect for finding your stride and setting a strong pace.
The race will conclude with a finish in the beautiful Dwight Lydell Park, a beloved community hub with green space, cheering spectators, and the post-race celebration area.
This course is ideal for both competitive runners and casual walkers—flat, scenic, and fully paved, with minimal road crossings and a welcoming, small-town race atmosphere.
Limited parking at Dwight Lydell Park - additional parking located at Mill Creek Middle School in the School Street parking lot.
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Running
Mill Creek Days 5k
Limited parking at Dwight Lydell Park - additional parking at Mill Creek Middle School in the School Street parking lot.
Mill Creek Days 10k
Limited parking at Dwight Lydell Park - additional parking at Mill Creek Middle School in the School Street parking lot.
5k/10k Combo
Kids K (approx 1k)
For kids under 10
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Comstock Park, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:41 AM and sets at 8:55 PM local time (EDT) in Comstock Park on August 8, 2026 — 14h 14m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Mill Creek Days 5k/10k, Presented by Comstock Park Body Shop
402 finishers across 3 distances · leading places in the Mill Creek Days 5k
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrew Commeret | 15:24 | 4:57 /mi |
| 2 | Corey Jones | 16:31 | 5:19 /mi |
| 3 | Alyssa McElheny | 16:47 | 5:24 /mi |
| 4 | Alex VandenBerge | 17:07 | 5:30 /mi |
| 5 | Jordan Slate | 17:32 | 5:39 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Comstock Park
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- Comstock Park 5K Races 3 races
- Comstock Park Running Calendar 2026 4 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, 4 Comstock Park events
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