2026 Run For Wings | Norton Shores

Race Information

The Run For Wings 5K Run/ Walk is touted as the fastest and flattest 5k in West MI and finishes on the airport tarmac. Your entry fee comes with free pancakes. :) There will be great placement finish prizes and door prizes for all participants. Premium T-Shirts will be offered as a choice with your registration. The run also features family-friendly activities -- helicopter rides, an antique car show, aircraft on display, a kids' zone, a character meet and greet, and many others.

100% of proceeds benefit Wings of Mercy. A wonderful local charity that helps thousands of folks in West Michigan get private airplane transportation for medical treatments for patients with low/limited disposable income. www.wingsofmercy.org

👍 Run Pick of the Month: Crooked Lake Trail Run

📍 Independence Township, MI - May 9, 2026

💸 SAVE $5 On Entry. Use Code: GLRM26

😄 Why We Like This Run
✅ Various options including 2.3 miles, 5k, or 10k
✅ Custom Dri-Fit Race Shirt, Finisher Medal, Race Bib, and Race Photos
✅ Post-race refreshments

Experience one of Michigan's most scenic trail races! The trails wind through the beautiful Independence County Oaks Park, featuring well-maintained two-track paths, rolling terrain, bridges, and stunning hardwood forests.

Whether you are a beginner runner or an experienced athlete seeking a challenge, there's a distance and course for you!

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