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Bunyan Battle 5K Run/Walk

Saturday, November 7, 2026Brighton, Michigan400 spots

Entry from: $50
Days to go: 32

At a glance

Date: Nov 7, 2026
Location: Brighton, Michigan
Distances: 5K
Registration: Registration open until Nov 7, 2026, via runsignup.com
Official site: runsignup.com
Listed from: RunSignUp
Last checked: Oct 5, 2026

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About this race

Bunyan Battle 5K Run/Walk ‍♂️

Saturday, November 7th, 2026

Island Lake State Recreation Area | Brighton, MI (Must have a MI State Park pass for entry)

About the Race ‍♀️

Join us for the 2nd Annual "Bunyan Battle 5K" at Island Lake State Park in Brighton, MI!

Get ready to kick off GameDay in the best possible way - with a run! The Bunyan Battle 5K Run/Walk brings fans together (and sometimes divides them ) as Michigan and Michigan State football face off later in the day.

The scenic out and back course at Island Lake State Park on the Island Lake Trail showcases fall colors at their peak on a completely paved 5K course. It's the perfect setting for runners, walkers, and football fans alike. This race is for all fitness levels and all fans!

Registration Includes:

⏱️ Chip Timed Race with Live Results

Custom Dri-Fit Race Shirt (upgrade to Tank Top for $5)

️ Commemorative Race Bib

Custom Finisher Medal

Overall & Age Group Awards

FREE Race Photos

Post-Race Refreshments

Packet Pick-Up Info:

Location: Island Lake Recreation Area

️ Day: Saturday, November 7th (Race Day)

⏰ Time: 6:30 AM – 8:45 AM

Race Start Time:

5K Run/Walk – 9AM

Show Out for your Team and Wear your favorite fan gear!

Rep your team! Participants are encouraged to wear their favorite UofM or MSU swag.

Who REALLY has the best in the State of Michigan? Go tow to toe with your in-state Foe's! Go Blue? Hail Yes? OR Go Green Go White?

Key dates

Registration opens

Feb 1, 2026

Tier 1 ends

May 17, 2026

Tier 1 ends

Sep 27, 2026

Tier 2 ends

Oct 25, 2026

19d

Tier 2 ends

Nov 2, 2026

27d

Registration closes

Nov 7, 2026

32d

Race day

Nov 7, 2026

32d

Tier 3 ends

Nov 7, 2026

32d

Pricing

Virtual 5K Run/Walk (Spartans)

Tier 2, until Nov 2, 2026

$60

Virtual 5K Run/Walk (Wolverines)

Tier 2, until Nov 2, 2026

$60

Spartan 5K Run/Walk

Tier 2, then $55 from Oct 26, 2026

$50

Wolverine 5K Run/Walk

Tier 2, then $55 from Oct 26, 2026

$50

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