Interlochen Run for the Arts

Sat, May 2, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location: Interlochen, MI; 4000 J Maddy Parkway, 49643
Type: RUN

Official registration

At a glance

Run or walk a 5K on campus or virtually, enjoying live music and art while supporting student scholarships.

Festive
For a Cause

Great for

For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners

Join the Interlochen Run for the Arts, a 5K event offering both live and virtual participation options. Traverse a course featuring both paved and unpaved trails on the Interlochen Arts campus, accompanied by live music and art. Every registration directly supports student scholarships, making your run a meaningful contribution to young artists' lives. This event provides a wonderful opportunity to enjoy movement, art, and community while supporting a vital cause.

What to expect

A 5K course on accommodating paved and unpaved trails.
Live music and art to enhance your experience.
Options for live participation on campus or a virtual run/walk from anywhere.

Standout details

Supports student scholarships
Live music and art on course
Live and virtual 5K options
Awards for overall and age divisions

Perks & features

After-Party
Awards
Shirt

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Distances & registration

2 options

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

5K
Sat, May 2, 9:00 AM EDT · From $35.00
Opens Jan 10, 2026, 7:01 PM EST · Closes Apr 30, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sat, May 2, 9:00 AM EDT · From $35.00
Opens Jan 10, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Apr 30, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

Flat road course

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

Road
Flat
Timed race

From the organizer

On May 2, 2026, experience live music and art as you traverse a course of accommodating paved and unpaved trails. Registration proceeds support student scholarships, so every step you take makes a difference in a young artist's life.

IMPORTANT UPDATE!! Interlochen Run for the Arts has a LIVE AND VIRTUAL option.

Participants have two options:

1) Run the LIVE event on the Interlochen Arts location or 2) Stay at home and run/walk your event with VIRTUAL options. With a virtual race you can run the 5K distance anywhere, in your neighborhood, on a treadmill, at a nearby park. You will have between Saturday, May 2nd and Saturday, May 16th to complete your 5K. Once you have the 5K completed you will enter your time in the Run Sign-up website. Instructions will be provided for all Virtual Participants. If you participate in the virtual event you will still receive a race t-shirt and medal! We will ship the t-shirt and medal to you. Cost of shipping is included in the race fee.

Event Location:

Interlochen Center for the Arts Campus 4000 M-137 Interlochen, MI US 49643

Registration Fees:

Pre-registration Pricing (by 11:59 p.m. on April 30th): $35 Late Registration (Friday) and Race Day (Saturday) registration pricing: $40

Event Times:

Friday Packet Pickup - Running Fit (300 East Front Street), 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm Saturday Packet Pickup - Fine Arts Building located on Interlochen Center for the Art's Campus, 7:30 am - 9:00 am Saturday RACE TIME - 9:00 am Awards - 10:00 am

Age Divisions and Awards:

Overall Male and Overall Female Age Division Awards (Male and Female): 14 and Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79,and 80 and Over

Timing and Scoring:

Timing and scoring will be done by Mac's Sports Timing using ChronoTrack technology. Results will be LIVE on RunSignUp and posted during the event.

Looking to take your fundraising to the next level?

Make your run go even further by creating a fundraiser during Interlochen’s third annual Act for Art Giving Days! Rally your friends and family to join you in raising funds for scholarships that ensure the excellence of Interlochen is accessible for students from all backgrounds. You can start fundraising any time, but gifts must be in by May 10th (the week after Act for Art concludes) to count.

Act for Art Giving Days

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