Race for the Crown (5K & Medieval Mile)
About the Event
🏃♂️Race for the Crown 👑⚔️
🗓️ Sunday, August 30, 2026
📍 Michigan Renaissance Festival
(12600 Dixie Hwy, Holly, MI.)
Hear ye, hear ye! Kick off your Michigan Renaissance Festival weekend with a race fit for royalty! Race for the Crown invites runners and walkers of all levels to take on a 5K or 1-Mile Medieval Mile through the iconic grounds of the RenFest.
This one-of-a-kind race starts and finishes in Holly Grove Village, immersing you in the sights, sounds, and energy of the Renaissance Festival—before the gates even open to the public! Whether you’re chasing a fast time or enjoying a festive run, this race delivers pure RenFest magic from start to finish.
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
🕒 Chip-timed Race with Live Results
👕 Custom Dri-Fit Event shirt
🎟️ Michigan Renaissance Festival ticket ($28 value)
🅿️ FREE parking ($15 value)
🏅 Custom Finisher Medal
🏆 Overall & Age Group Awards
📸 FREE professional Race photos
🍎🥨 Post-race Refreshments - to refuel like a champion!
📦 PACKET PICK-UP:
📅Saturday, August 29th, 2026
📍 Complete Runner – Grand Blanc
11303 S Saginaw St, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📅Sunday, August 30th, 2026 (Race Day!)
📍 Michigan Renaissance Festival – Front Gate
12600 Dixie Hwy, Holly, MI
⏰ 6:00 AM – 7:45 AM
🏁 RACE START TIMES:
🏃♂️ 5K Race: 7:45 AM
🏃♂️ Medieval Mile: 7:50 AM
Join fellow runners on August 30, 2026 for the Race for the Crown (5K & Medieval Mile). It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Holly.
Races Offered
Running
5K Run/Walk
REGISTRATION INCLUDES: 🕒 Chip-timed Race with Live Results 👕 Custom Dri-Fit Event shirt 🎟️ Michigan Renaissance Festival ticket ($28 value) 🅿️ FREE Parking ($15 value) 🏅 Custom Finisher Medal 🏆 Overall & Age Group Awards 📸 FREE professional Race photos 🍎🥨 Post-race Refreshments - to refuel like a champion!
Medieval Mile
REGISTRATION INCLUDES: 🕒 Chip-timed Race with Live Results 👕 Custom Dri-Fit Event shirt 🎟️ Michigan Renaissance Festival ticket ($28 value) 🅿️ FREE Parking ($15 value) 🏅 Custom Finisher Medal 🏆 Overall & Age Group Awards 📸 FREE professional Race photos 🍎🥨 Post-race Refreshments - to refuel like a champion!
About Holly
Race for the Crown (5K & Medieval Mile) takes place in Holly, Michigan, United States. The local timezone is America/Detroit.
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