Dandelion Dash Trail 5K, 1 Mile, and Short Family Fun Run
Walk · 5K · 1 mi · Fun Run · 0.2 mi · 4 mi
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Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
5K Trail Run or Walk
- Start Time: 9:00 am
- Professionally timed
- Meadow trail, mostly flat with small rolling hills
- Swag bag: race T-shirt*, vinyl sticker, and native seed packet
- Custom wooden medals for top finishers and age group winners
1 Mile Trail Run or Walk
- Start Time: 10:00 am
- Running clock (not professionally timed)
- Meadow trail, mostly flat with small rolling hills
- Swag bag: race T-shirt*, vinyl sticker, and native seed packet
Family Fun Run
- Start Time: 10:20 am
- Less than 1/4 mile
- Geared towards families with young children
- Finisher ribbon for the kids
- Swag bag: sticker, temporary tattoo, and native seed packet
- All participants (including parents) must register. Participants 2 and under are free through May 13.
- Complimentary Fun Run registration for those participating in the 5K or 1 Mile
5K Virtual Run
- Not located near Petoskey? Participate from afar!
- Swag bag with race T-shirt*, vinyl sticker, and native seed packet. Shipping charges apply.
*Must be registered by May 6 for Race T-shirts
Check-in: You must check in prior to the event. Packet pickup is Friday, May 15 from 3:30-5:00pm at Petoskey Children's Nature Preschool (1804 E Mitchell, Petoskey, MI 49770), or at the event beginning at 8:00am.
Parking: Petoskey Middle School parking lot
The Fine Print: Children under age 12 must be supervised. Trail-appropriate strollers are allowed for the Family Fun Run only. While we love pets, please leave your dog at home.