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The Rooted Half Marathon

Orion Township, United States • 27 Sep 2026

The Rooted Half Marathon & 5K

The Rooted Half Marathon & 5K takes place on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Orion Oaks County Park in Lake Orion, Michigan. The event is held on multi-use trails that wind through wooded and grassy areas, with a mix of flat and gently rolling terrain.

The event offers several race options:

  • Half Marathon
  • 5K Run/Walk
  • 5K Run/Walk + Doggie Division
  • Virtual Half Marathon
  • Virtual 5K Run/Walk

The Doggie Division is a specific option within the 5K event where participants can run with a leashed dog. This division is capped at 50 entries.

On race day, there is on-site registration and packet pick-up starting at 7:30 AM. The half marathon starts at 9:00 AM, the 5K at 9:15 AM, and the Doggie Division at 9:20 AM.

Participants can choose from a crewneck sweatshirt or a trucker hat as race swag. Registrants for the Doggie Division also receive a custom bandana and dog biscuit for their pet. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Michigan Orion Township

Race information

Registration
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
5 km
5k Run/walk
5 km
5k Run/walk + Doggie Division
5 km
Virtual 5k Run/walk
Virtual Half Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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