5KRegistration open
Port City Run
Frankfort, Michigan
- Entry
- $34
- Days to go
- 4
At a glance
- Date
- Oct 10, 2026
- Location
- Frankfort, Michigan
- Distances
- 5K
- Registration
- Registration open until Oct 10, 2026, via runsignup.com
- Official site
- runsignup.com
- Listed from
- RunSignUp
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026
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Build my planAbout this race
The Port City Run has been a fixture in Frankfort since 1979, making a notable return in 2026 with a new autumn schedule. This year's run/walk coincides with the Frankfort Fall Festival and Craft Fair, celebrating a vibrant day filled with fitness, crafts, and community spirit in downtown Frankfort.
Awards in the 5K race will go to the top overall, master and grand master male & female runners, Awards will also be given to the top place in 14 age-group divisions including 0-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 +
Pre-race day packet pick up will take place at StormCloud Brewing on Friday, October 9 from 4PM until 7PM. StormCloud will be proving $2 off coupons to registered participants.
Race Day packet pick up will take place in Open Space Park one hour prior to race time. Look for the "CHECK IN" wind waiver.
Funds raised from the event will help support the Frankfort-Elberta Area Varsity Cross Country and Track programs. Go Panthers!!
Key dates
Registration opens
May 20, 2026
Tier 1 ends
Oct 5, 2026
Registration closes
Oct 10, 2026
Race day
Oct 10, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Oct 10, 2026
Pricing
Current price
$34
Tier 2
Ends
Oct 10, 2026
Price progression
Tier 1
$29May 20, 2026
Tier 2
$34Oct 5, 2026
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