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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

The Ionia Free Fair 5k event is scheduled for July 16, 2026, in Ionia, Michigan. The organizer is Summit Health Club and the event is listed as a road event. The primary location address is 405 W Main St, Ionia, MI 48846.

The course begins on Main Street in Ionia, connects two trail systems, and runs through the Free Fair on opening night. The event has a total registration limit of 200 entries and an online registration deadline of July 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.

Distances and categories include:

5 km, Ionia Free Fair 5k and Juniors 5k
1 mile, Ionia Free Fair 1 Mile and Youth 1 Mile

Prizes are specified as top five overall and age category medals for the listed race categories. Entry fees vary by category; some categories have no fee while others carry a stated registration fee. Volunteers are accepted as a category with no fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Michigan Ionia

Race information

Registration Facebook

5 km

Ionia Free Fair 5k

5 km

Juniors 5k

Ionia Free Fair 1 Mile

Youth 1 Mile

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

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