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Ionia Free Fair 5K

Name: Ionia Free Fair 5K
Start: 2026-07-16
End: 2026-07-16
Location: Ionia

Ionia, United States • 16 Jul 2026

Ionia Free Fair 5k

Ionia Free Fair 5k is a road event in Ionia, Michigan held on July 16, 2026. The event is based at 405 W Main St, Ionia, MI 48846 and is organized by Summit Health Club.

The principal 5 km route starts on Main Street, connects two trail systems, and runs through the Free Fair on opening night. The event program also includes shorter distance options and youth categories, plus a volunteer category.

Distances offered include:

5 km course used by the main and juniors categories.
1 mile course listed for family and youth entries.

Awards are given to the top five overall finishers and to age category medalists. Registration is capped with a total event limit of 200 participants. Fees and category availability change by registration date; some youth and volunteer categories are listed with no fee. Registration deadlines include a discounted fee cutoff on May 11, 2026 at 12:00 NOON ET and an online registration deadline on July 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.

Event information and directions are provided through the event website and map listings for the Ionia location. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Michigan Ionia

Race information

Registration Facebook

5 km

Juniors 5k

5 km

Ionia Free Fair 5k

Youth 1 Mile

Ionia Free Fair 1 Mile

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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