Run for the Trees: Happy Little (Virtual) 5K
About this race
No matter how you reach the finish line - walk, run or roll - you pick the pace and the place, anywhere outdoors! Everyone who participates gets a Happy Little T-shirt, sticker, a commemorative bib number and finisher's medal. For good measure, we will be allowing participation between April 18 and 26 to encompass Earth Day (April 22) and Arbor Day (April 24).
Result and photo submissions can be made the weekend before Earth Day and the weekend after Arbor Day for those that can't complete their 5K during the work week. Photos and result submissions are not required, but it is a great way to engage with other participants and celebrate your achievement. When posting about your adventure on social media, we encourage you to use #RunForTheTrees #BobRoss #HappyLittle5K #MiStateParks
Packets will start mailing next March, in time for the April event. With the Happy Little Trees 5K filling up faster than a Bob Ross canvas, you'll want to register early to secure your spot.
All proceeds support tree-planting and forest protection efforts (such as invasive plant and forest pest management and early detection surveys) in state parks and recreation areas, including locations affected by tree pests and diseases like emerald ash borer and oak wilt.
Registration closes April 12 - or earlier if the 14,000-participant cap is reached – to ensure timely shipping of race T-shirts, bibs and finisher medals.
Registration is closed for the 2026 event. Look for registration to open this fall for the 2027 event.
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Running
Michigan: Happy Little 5K
South Carolina: Happy Little 5K
Wisconsin: Happy Little 5K
Ohio: Happy Little 5K
Indiana: Happy Little 5K
Oregon: Happy Little 5K
Pennsylvania: Happy Little 5K
Florida: Happy Little 5K
Georgia: Happy Little 5K
Washington: Happy Little 5K
Maryland: Happy Little 5K
Virginia: Happy Little 5K
Tennessee: Happy Little 5K
Vermont: Happy Little 5K
South Dakota: Happy Little 5K
New Hampshire: Happy Little 5K
Kansas: Happy Little 5K
Illinois: Happy Little 5K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 5 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Lansing.
Course
Route map and elevation profile
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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, 64 Lansing events
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