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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 : event overview

The Ionia Free Fair 5k is a road running event in Ionia, Michigan held on July 16, 2026. The event is organized by Summit Health Club and takes place at 405 W Main St, Ionia, MI 48846. The course starts on Main Street in Ionia, connects two trail systems, and runs through the Free Fair on opening night.

Distances offered:

5 km
1 mile

Categories include a standard 5k, a juniors 5k, a 1 mile event, a youth 1 mile, and a volunteer category. Awards are given to the top five overall finishers and age category medal winners. Registration is limited to 200 total participants. A discounted fee deadline is listed as June 9, 2026 at 12:00 noon ET and the online registration deadline is July 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.

An event website is maintained on Facebook for additional event-related information. The event listing notes a registration process and a refund policy that registrants agree to when they register. 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

Ionia Free Fair 1 Mile

Youth 1 Mile

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

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