Paczki 5K Dash/Walk
About this race
Paczki 5K Dash Run/Walk
This race is an USATF sanctioned race.
Packet Pickup: Day of the Race at Heritage Landing beginning at 7:30 am & Day before 4/24 @ Betten Chevrolet, 3-6 pm, 2474 Henry St, Muskegon, MI 49441, in the Cadillac Showroom.
Muskegon Polish Festival - the crew that brings pierogi, polka, and paczki joy every Labor Day - is launching its 1st Annual Paczki 5K Dash! The Paczki 5K Dash/Walk is chip timed by Runner's Edge Race Timing, starts at Heritage Landing and follows Muskegon's beautiful Lakeshore Trail, professionally marked and measured to 5K on April 25th, 2026. The Muskegon Polish Festival enjoys the phenomenal support of Betten Automotive Group who will showcase beautiful new vehicles in Heritage Park. Betten continues its community minded philosophy by being the premier sponsor of this inaugural event. This race is a USATF sanctioned event and is supported by Run Muskegon.
Overall male and female top finishers receive a $250 Dicks Sporting Goods Gift card.
Overall Master male and female winners will receive a generous Muskegon Polish Festival package for entry, drinks, and food.
Overall Grand Master male and female winners will receive a generous Muskegon Polish Festival package for entry, drinks, and food.
Award Age Groups: 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
EVERY finisher will receive a completion certificate in the form of a Free entry to the Muskegon Polish Festival, a Moratz Bakery PACZKI, and CoreLife Eatery's lemonade or warm broth.
Every step helps keep the Muskegon Polish Festival thriving and fuels its support of local nonprofits and community organizations. Runners aren't just chasing pastries-they're helping preserve Polish heritage ad giving back to Muskegon in a meaningful way. Noah Project will be on site Saturday, collecting donations from their Wish List and weather permitting, will have an Adoption Event.
*Please remember, registrations are final, and we won’t be able to offer refunds or transfers.
Please Note: No dogs allowed, No refunds or credit card charge backs.
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Paczki 5K Dash/Walk
11 area high school National Honor Society chapters will be volunteering and cheering on racers at our event. A new Paczki mascot will rev up the crowd in support of a great race/walk for everyone! Noah Project will be collecting “Wish List” donations for dogs and cats searching for their forever home, too! Come join our COMMUNITY April 25th!
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Muskegon, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:48 AM and sets at 8:38 PM local time (EDT) in Muskegon on April 24, 2027 — 13h 49m of daylight.
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