Dandelion Dash Trail 5K, 1 Mile, and Short Family Fun Run

Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026

5K Trail Run or Walk

Start Time: 9:00 am Professionally timed Meadow trail, mostly flat with gentle 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 gentle 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.