Beerfest at the Ballpark 5K

Lansing, United States • 9 May 2026

Event Overview

The Beerfest at the Ballpark 5K is a 5 km run on the Lansing River Trail in Lansing, Michigan. It takes place on Saturday, May 9, 2026.

Course Details

The route uses the Lansing River Trail. The course is described as flat. It finishes near Jackson Field, which is the home stadium of the Lansing Lugnuts baseball team.

Registration Benefits

Registration for the 5K includes:

  • Race entry
  • A finisher's medal
  • A race T-shirt
  • Entry to the Beerfest at the Ballpark event (without drink tickets). Attendees must be 21 or older with a valid photo ID to enter the beer festival. Upgrades to General Admission or VIP tickets, or purchase of drink tickets, can be done at the event entrance.

Additional Information

Packet pickup is tentatively planned for the evening of May 8 and the morning of May 9. The event will be officially timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Age group awards are planned for categories from 0-16 to 67+, with the top five finishers receiving a prize. Overall male and female winners will receive a trophy. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
Beerfest at the Ballpark 5k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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