Northern Lights Fun Run
Traverse City, Michigan, United States
Sep, 2026 (TBD)
5k
Race Information
The Thomas Judd Care Center hosts the annual Northern Lights 5K Fun Run to raise awareness of the HIV care and prevention program in Northern Michigan. The 5K course starts and finishes on the Munson Medical Center campus in parking lot K. Registration includes a bright tee, swag, chip timing, post-race food, and a finisher medal. The race will award cash prizes top finishers. The event also encourages racers to dress in the spirit of the Northern Lights nighttime run and let the brightness shine with the best glow-in-the-dark and lit-up swag! The top Northern Lights Spirit competitors will also win cash prizes.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 100 - 500
Elevation: Fast and Flat
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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