Dandelion Dash Trail 5K

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

The Dandelion Dash is a set of trail events held in Petoskey, Michigan, that raises funds for Petoskey Children’s Nature Preschool, a nonprofit 501(c)(3). The event takes place at the Petoskey High School Cross Country grounds and the listed race address is 801 Northmen Dr., Petoskey, MI. Packet pickup is available Friday, May 15 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. at Petoskey Children’s Nature Preschool (1804 E Mitchell). Parking is at the Petoskey Middle School parking lot.

Event features and participant rules include race shirts for those registered by May 9, a professionally timed 5K, a 1 mile trail run timed with a running clock, and a short family fun run of less than 1/4 mile that awards a finisher ribbon for children. The 5K includes custom medals for top finishers. A virtual 5K option allows participation from any location; shipping charges apply for mailed shirts. Registration notes: some in-person events require registration by May 13, and the virtual 5K registration continues through May 16. Children under 12 must be supervised, adults accompanying children must register, trail-appropriate strollers are allowed only in the Family Fun Run, and pets are asked to stay at home. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.