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Trojan Trails 5K

Name: Trojan Trails 5K
Start: 2026-08-23
End: 2026-08-23
Location: East Lansing

East Lansing, United States • 23 Aug 2026

Trojan Trails 5K : East Lansing, MI

Trojan Trails 5K is scheduled for August 23, 2026, at 3700 Coleman Road, East Lansing, MI 48823. The event is hosted by the East Lansing Educational Foundation and includes a timed 5k run/walk and an untimed 1 mile fun run for children.

Distances

3.1 Miles - Timed 5k run/walk following the East Lansing High School varsity course.
1 Mile - Untimed fun run for kids.

The course for both events is described as almost entirely grass and unimproved trail. The 5k uses the established varsity course for East Lansing High School. Timing is provided for the 5k; the 1 mile run is untimed and intended for children.

Registration details are provided by the organizer with different deadlines and fees for each event. For the 5k, registration opens April 15, 2026 and closes June 30, 2026 with a registration fee of $30.00. For the 1 mile fun run, registration opens April 15, 2026 and closes August 22, 2026 with a registration fee of $25.00.

Proceeds support programs and opportunities for students in East Lansing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Michigan East Lansing

Race information

Registration

5 km

5k Run/walk

1 Mile Fun Run

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

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