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Clark Lake Run
Clark Lake, MI | Saturday, August 1, 2026Registration OpenHoliday / WinterMemorial / Honor
Welcome to the 51st running at beautiful Clark Lake. WOW ! ! OVER a Half a century of Road Racing at beautiful Clark Lake. Please come celebrate with us. The first run was in 1976 and only one event was a 7 Mile around the Lake. In 1993 WE made the 7 miler a 12K and added a 5K Run, 5k Walk & 3/4K kids Run. This year we will again be putting an emphasis on the 12K with added prize money in this event. Truly one of Michigans Premier summer events. You will enjoy the course that encompass the lake on gently rolling hills with breathtaking lake front views, Our post race party and award ceremony at the Beach Bar Patio on the shore of Clark Lake is second to none. The proceeds from this event will be used for the continued progress and maintenance of The Thomas R. Collins Memorial Spirit Trail. Packet Pick Up & Registration: Friday July 31st from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the Beach Bar 3509 Ocean Beach Rd Clark Lake. Race Day 7am to 8:15 am Start Times: 8:30 am 12k Run - 8:35 am 5k Run - 8:36 am 5k Walk and Kids fun run 9:45 am Special New Years pricing, only $20 from 1/1 to 1/15. 12k and 5k Entry Fee with Shirt: $35 until 7/26, $40 after 7/26. Entry Fee without Shirt : $30 until 7/26 $35 after 7/26 A Time limit for the 12K run is 90 minutes (12-minute pace). You must be able to finish the 12K within 90 minutes or please sign up for the 5K Run. No one under the age of 12 is allowed in the 12K Run. Kids 3/4K Fun Run Entry Fee with Shirt: $13 until 7/26, $15 after 7/26 - Entry Fee without Shirt: $8 until 7/26, $10 after 7/26. Be sure to preregister! - The fee goes up and there are very limited shirt sizes on race day. Online registration is open until Thursday, July 30th at 11:59 PM. In-person registration is available Friday from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm and race day morning starting at 7 am. HIGHLY ENCOURAGE REGISTERING ONLINE. Results: Your accurate chip time and place will be texted to your phone and posted on this site. Printed results will be posted on site. Overall Awards will
Available Distances
Awards & Prizes
Course & Age Group Records
Participant Giveaway
7.456 Miles: T-Shirt
3.1 Miles: T-Shirt
1200m: T-Shirt
7.4 Miles: T-Shirt
12.745 Miles: T-Shirt
12K: T-Shirt
5K: T-Shirt
Registration & Pricing
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.456 Miles | $20.00 | Jan 1 | Jan 15 |
| $30.00 | May 31 | Jul 25 | |
| $35.00 | Jul 26 | Jul 30 | |
| 3.1 Miles | $20.00 | Jan 1 | Jan 15 |
| $30.00 | May 31 | Jul 25 | |
| $35.00 | Jul 26 | Jul 30 | |
| 1200m | $8.00 | Jan 1 |
Past Results
12K
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 151 | 1:04:27 | 35:46 |
| 2019 | 202 | 1:07:12 | 43:30 |
| 2018 | 169 | 1:04:44 | 35:51 |
4 Miles
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 100 | 1:07:18 | 39:03 |
5K
| Year | Finishers |
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Course Information
Course & Age Group Records
Course Map
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