Fantasy 5K

Fri, Nov 27, 2026, 6:00 PM EST

Location: Howell, MI; 323 W GRAND RIVER AVE, 48843
Type: RUN

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Fri, Nov 27, 6:05 PM EST · From $33.50
Opens Jun 29, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes Nov 27, 2026, 1:10 PM EST
5K
Fri, Nov 27, 6:00 PM EST · From $33.50
Opens Jun 29, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes Nov 27, 2026, 1:10 PM EST

The course

From the organizer

RACE DAY Friday, November 27th 5K start: 6:00 PM 1 Mile Run/Walk: 6:05 PM

PACKET PICK-UP and RACE LOCATION Friday, November 27th Packet pick-up: 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM Race Day registration: 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM (as spots allow)

Starting at 12:00 PM, packet pick-up and on-site registration will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Howell, located at 323 W. Grand River in downtown Howell. Registered runners receive a commemorative Long Sleeve Cotton T-Shirt and race bib. Your race bib is needed to participate in the event.

The race start/finish is also at the First Presbyterian Church of Howell, located at 323 W. Grand River in downtown Howell.

Registered runners will receive their commemorative finisher medal and a slice of Hungry Howie's pizza at the finish line!

COURSE 5K (3.1 miles) course is on Grand River Avenue in historic downtown Howell preceding the Fantasy of Lights parade. The 1 Mile Run/Walk follows the same route as the 5K, albeit shortened to accommodate the 1 Mile distance. Race Map Click here

RESULTS & TIMING Results can be found here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/169696#resultSetId-599311;perpage:100

AWARDS Awards will be given for the top 3 Overall, top 3 Master's, and top 3 Grandmaster's runner for each gender in the 5K. Thank you to Running Lab for providing gift certificates for our overall winners!

There will be no Age Group awards this year as we are proud to present all runners with a commemorative finisher medal.

Award pick-up will be behind the Church as soon as results are available.

This spectacular nighttime event on Grand River in downtown Howell kicks off the Fantasy of Lights Parade festivities! The 5K starts at 6:00 PM with the 1 Mile starting at 6:05 PM on Grand River at the First Presbyterian Church.