Find Family Friendly Ann Arbor 5K and Other Races Near Me

Are you looking for kid-friendly races near me? Good news! There are plenty of Family Friendly races in Ann Arbor throughout the year.

Find a 5K in Ann Arbor. Check out a Fun Run. And the whole family will be crossing the finish line!

Kid Friendly Race Tips

If you are running with your kids, we have a few tips:

• Register early! Most races offer discounted registration the earlier you register.
• Make sure the race is stroller friendly if you plan to run with your child in a stroller.
• Be sure to dress for the weather.
• Prepare for the race as a family. Go out for family runs or walks, or just have the kids run.
• Plan to alternate running and walking on the course as needed. On the course set goals to run to a certain landmark.
• If your child is running on their own, have a plan to reconnect after the race.

Check out our list of races below to find events that include kids races near me.

Kid-Friendly Races Near Me: 2025 Edition

Races are held in Ann Arbor for most of the year except the middle of winter. Races usually run through early December with Thanksgiving and holiday races. Then, mostly take a break in January and February before returning in March.

This list will be updated throughout the year. If you know of an event that is missing, please leave it in the comments or submit it to our calendar.

Schedule of Ann Arbor Races

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer. After we add them, events can be cancelled, details can changed, or we can make mistakes.

January-February Races

👟 A Very Nice Run
Washtenaw Dairy – 602 S. Ashley St Ann Arbor
Date: January 1, 2025 9:00am-11:00am

👟 Lillie parkrun
Lillie Park – 4365 Platt Road Ann Arbor
Date: January 4, 2025 9:00am-10:30am

👟 Lillie parkrun
Lillie Park – 4365 Platt Road Ann Arbor
Date: January 11, 2025 9:00am-10:30am

👟 Time Travel Half-Marathon/10K/5K/1 Mile
South Lyon High School – 1000 North Lafayette St South Lyon
Date: January 11, 2025 9:00am-12:00pm

👟 Lillie parkrun
Lillie Park – 4365 Platt Road Ann Arbor
Date: January 18, 2025 9:00am-10:30am

👟 Lillie parkrun
Lillie Park – 4365 Platt Road Ann Arbor
Date: January 25, 2025 9:00am-10:30am

👟 Couple Shuffle
Rolling Hills County Park – 7660 Stony Creek Rd Ypsilanti
Date: February 1, 2025 9:00am-12:00pm

👟 Lillie parkrun
Lillie Park – 4365 Platt Road Ann Arbor
Date: February 1, 2025 9:00am-10:30am

👟 Lillie parkrun
Lillie Park – 4365 Platt Road Ann Arbor
Date: February 8, 2025 9:00am-10:30am

👟 Lillie parkrun
Lillie Park – 4365 Platt Road Ann Arbor
Date: February 15, 2025 9:00am-10:30am

👟 Lillie parkrun
Lillie Park – 4365 Platt Road Ann Arbor
Date: February 22, 2025 9:00am-10:30am

March Races

👟 Lillie parkrun
Lillie Park – 4365 Platt Road Ann Arbor
Date: March 1, 2025 9:00am-10:30am

👟 Lillie parkrun
Lillie Park – 4365 Platt Road Ann Arbor
Date: March 8, 2025 9:00am-10:30am

👟 Shamrocks & Shenanigans 5K & Kids K
Connor O’Neills – 318 S. Main St Ann Arbor
Date: March 9, 2025 9:30am-12:00pm

👟 Lillie parkrun
Lillie Park – 4365 Platt Road Ann Arbor
Date: March 15, 2025 9:00am-10:30am

👟 Lillie parkrun
Lillie Park – 4365 Platt Road Ann Arbor
Date: March 22, 2025 9:00am-10:30am

👟 Lillie parkrun
Lillie Park – 4365 Platt Road Ann Arbor
Date: March 29, 2025 9:00am-10:30am

Last year’s March races (We have not yet updated these races for 2025)

👟 March 16, 2024 Run for The Gold at Main Street Pinckney

April Races

👟 Lillie parkrun
Lillie Park – 4365 Platt Road Ann Arbor
Date: April 5, 2025 9:00am-10:30am

👟 Lillie parkrun
Lillie Park – 4365 Platt Road Ann Arbor
Date: April 12, 2025 9:00am-10:30am

👟 Lillie parkrun
Lillie Park – 4365 Platt Road Ann Arbor
Date: April 19, 2025 9:00am-10:30am

👟 Lillie parkrun
Lillie Park – 4365 Platt Road Ann Arbor
Date: April 26, 2025 9:00am-10:30am

Last year’s April races (We have not yet updated these races for 2025)

No Events

May Races

👟 Mother's Day 5K and Fun Run
Washington & Ashley – 125 W Washington St Ann Arbor
Date: May 11, 2025 8:00am-10:00am

Last year’s March races (We have not yet updated these races for 2025)

👟 May 4, 2024 Lillie parkrun at Lillie Park
👟 May 5, 2024 46th Annual Burns Park Run at Burns Park School
👟 May 11, 2024 Lillie parkrun at Lillie Park
👟 May 18, 2024 Lillie parkrun at Lillie Park
👟 May 19, 2024 2nd Annual Huron River Rat Race 5K at Huron High School
👟 May 25, 2024 Lillie parkrun at Lillie Park

June Races

No Events

Last year’s June races (We have not yet updated these races for 2025)

👟 June 1, 2024 Lillie parkrun at Lillie Park
👟 June 2, 2024 Dexter-Ann Arbor Run at Main Street & Kingsley
👟 June 8, 2024 Lillie parkrun at Lillie Park
👟 June 8, 2024 Bridging 23 Unity Walk at Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church
👟 June 15, 2024 Liberty Run at Heritage Park
👟 June 15, 2024 Lillie parkrun at Lillie Park
👟 June 22, 2024 Lillie parkrun at Lillie Park
👟 June 29, 2024 Lillie parkrun at Lillie Park

July Races

No Events

Last year’s July races (We have not yet updated these races for 2025)

👟 July 4, 2024 Firecracker 5K & Fun Run at Main Street Area
👟 July 6, 2024 Lillie parkrun at Lillie Park
👟 July 10, 2024 Kids Run the States Ann Arbor at Mill Creek Middle School
👟 July 13, 2024 Lillie parkrun at Lillie Park
👟 July 16, 2024 Dart for Art at State Street
👟 July 20, 2024 Lillie parkrun at Lillie Park
👟 July 27, 2024 Lillie parkrun at Lillie Park

August Races

No Events

Last year’s August races (We have not yet updated these races for 2025)

👟 August 3, 2024 Lillie parkrun at Lillie Park
👟 August 10, 2024 Lillie parkrun at Lillie Park
👟 August 10, 2024 Saline Summerfest 5K at Downtown Saline
👟 August 17, 2024 Lillie parkrun at Lillie Park
👟 August 18, 2024 Family Day & Summer 5K at Dexter High School
👟 August 24, 2024 Lillie parkrun at Lillie Park
👟 August 31, 2024 Lillie parkrun at Lillie Park

September Races

No Events

Last year’s September races (We have not yet updated these races for 2025)

👟 September 7, 2024 Lillie parkrun at Lillie Park
👟 September 14, 2024 Lillie parkrun at Lillie Park
👟 September 21, 2024 Lillie parkrun at Lillie Park
👟 September 28, 2024 Lillie parkrun at Lillie Park
👟 September 29, 2024 Railsprinter 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run at Lincoln Athletic Building

October Races

No Events

Last year’s October races (We have not yet updated these races for 2025)

👟 October 5, 2024 Lillie parkrun at Lillie Park
👟 October 12, 2024 Run Scream Run at Wiard’s Orchard
👟 October 12, 2024 Lillie parkrun at Lillie Park
👟 October 13, 2024 Ann Arbor Marathon at Main Street Area
👟 October 13, 2024 Dicken Run at Dicken Elementary
👟 October 19, 2024 Purple Run at James & Anne Duderstadt Center
👟 October 19, 2024 Lillie parkrun at Lillie Park
👟 October 20, 2024 Donut Dash at Skyline High School
👟 October 26, 2024 Lillie parkrun at Lillie Park
👟 October 27, 2024 Vets Park CX at Veterans Memorial Park

November Races

No Events

Last year’s October races (We have not yet updated these races for 2025)

👟 November 2, 2024 Lillie parkrun at Lillie Park
👟 November 9, 2024 Girls on the Run Fall 5k at Washtenaw Community College
👟 November 9, 2024 Lillie parkrun at Lillie Park
👟 November 10, 2024 A2 Turkey Trot at Hudson Mills Metropark
👟 November 16, 2024 Lillie parkrun at Lillie Park
👟 November 17, 2024 Turkey Trails - Ypsilanti, MI at Rolling Hills County Park
👟 November 23, 2024 Lillie parkrun at Lillie Park
👟 November 28, 2024 Ann Arbor Turkey Trot - Thanksgiving Day at Main Street Area
👟 November 28, 2024 Turkey Trot at Lillie parkrun at Lillie Park
👟 November 30, 2024 Lillie parkrun at Lillie Park

December Races

No Events

Last year’s December races (We have not yet updated these races for 2025)

👟 December 7, 2024 Can't Catch Me I'm the Gingerbread Man Fun Run/Walk at Downtown Milan
👟 December 7, 2024 Lillie parkrun at Lillie Park
👟 December 7, 2024 Holiday Hustle at Monument Park
👟 December 7, 2024 Saline Merry Mile at Downtown Saline
👟 December 14, 2024 Lillie parkrun at Lillie Park
👟 December 21, 2024 Lillie parkrun at Lillie Park
👟 December 28, 2024 Lillie parkrun at Lillie Park