Dandelion Dash Trail 5K

Petoskey, United States • 16 May 2026

Dandelion Dash Trail 5K, 1 Mile, and Short Family Fun Run

This event takes place in Petoskey, Michigan, at 801 Northmen Dr. It includes multiple on-site and virtual options: a professionally timed 5K Trail Run or Walk, a 1 Mile Trail Run or Walk timed by a running clock, a short family course, and a virtual 5K option.

Distances:

  • 5K Trail Run or Walk
  • 1 Mile Trail Run or Walk
  • Short Family Fun Run, about 0.2 miles
  • Virtual 5K, participate from anywhere

Course details note a meadow trail that is mostly flat with gentle rolling hills. Awards include custom wooden medals for top finishers and age group winners in the timed 5K and a finisher ribbon for Family Fun Run participants. Swag bags differ by event but may include a race T shirt if registered by May 6, a vinyl sticker, and a native seed packet; the Family Fun Run swag bag includes a sticker and temporary tattoo. Packet pickup is available on the day of the event and the day before at Petoskey Children’s Nature Preschool. Parking is at Petoskey Middle School. Children under age 12 must be supervised. Trail appropriate strollers are allowed for the Family Fun Run only. Pets are not permitted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
5k Trail Run / Walk
1 Mile Trail Run / Walk
Short Family Fun Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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