Barryton Lilac Festival 5K - presented by Corewell Health
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT
- Location
- Barryton, MI
- 195 Rose Ave, 49305
- Featured distance
- 3.1 Miles
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
A family-friendly 5K concluding the Barryton Lilac Festival, featuring a flat course and a unique lilac seedling finisher award for all.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
- Festive
- For a Cause
Fun
Competitive
Quirky
Festive
For a CauseGreat for
- Beginner Friendly
- For a Cause
- Family Friendly
Beginner Friendly
For a Cause
Family FriendlyJoin the Barryton Lilac Festival 5K, a cherished hometown event that welcomes all runners and walkers. This flat course is ideal for those seeking a personal best or a relaxed stroll. As the festival's grand finale, the race offers a unique experience, culminating in a special finisher award: a lilac seedling for every participant. It's a wonderful opportunity for families to enjoy a weekend of community festivities, including a parade, car show, and craft vendors, all while supporting the beloved Lilac Festival.
What to expect
- Run or walk a nice, flat course suitable for all paces.
- Receive a unique lilac seedling as a finisher award.
- Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere as the festival wraps up.
Standout details
- Finisher award: a lilac seedling
- Part of the annual Lilac Festival
- Flat course for all abilities
- Supports the Lilac Festival
Perks & features
- Awards
- Shirt
Awards
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Vibe Check
Easygoing
Easygoing- Rolling area
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The course
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From the organizer
The Lilac Festival 5k run/walk is a great event for all. Nice flat course for speedsters or walkers. The only race in America where every finisher gets a lilac seedling!
The Lilac Festival is a chance for families to come out and do something fun, as a hometown, family-friendly event. The fun begins on Friday June 5 and continues all weekend. Saturday the festival gets into full swing with the parade at 11 a.m. Other events on Saturday include a car show, and a great juggling act. The vendor and craft show will be available Friday through Sunday. Join us on Sunday as the festival wraps up with the 5k run/walk! The run/walk will begin at 8:30 a.m.
Awards - Overall male and female and top 2 in each age group:
T-shirt included with early registration entries. (You must register by May 23 to guarantee a t-shirt.)
Finisher awards for everyone - a lilac seedling !
Packet pick up race day morning starting at 7:30 am
Proceeds support the Lilac Festival.
Please, no dogs on the course or at race HQ.
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