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Big Brothers Big Sisters Miles for Mentorship 2026 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Start time
- 9:30 AM start (Detroit)
- Location
- Lansing, Michigan
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spooky Sprint Kids Run | Kids | Oct 4, 20269:30 AM | Free | – |
| 5k Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 4, 202610:00 AM | $40 | – |
| Virtual 5k Run/WalkVirtual | 5K | Oct 4, 202610:00 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Spooky Sprint Kids Run: Free until Oct 4.
- 5k Run/Walk: $40 until Oct 4.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in Michigan, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Lansing runs 37:14, about 11:59 a mile, based on 40 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:05 and men in 32:04.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:37 AM, and the Spooky Sprint Kids Run starts at 9:30 AM. The start sits about 850 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Hawk Island Park, Lansing, MI 48910
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results (4 years)146
finishers
47:40
median (15:23 /mi)
19:02
winning time
51% / 49%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Michigan Running Foundation) for Big Brothers Big Sisters Miles for Mentorship 2026. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Big Brothers Big Sisters Miles for Mentorship 2026?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:52 or better, the top quarter in 33:58, and half the field in 47:40; the last tenth came in after 1:00:29.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 23:38 |
| 20-29 | 33:53 | 25:46 |
| 30-39 | 30:10 | 23:38 |
| 40-49 | 34:15 | 24:29 |
| 50-59 | 39:42 | 51:12 |
| 60-69 | 47:19 | 30:04 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 106 percent since 2022.
71
2022
135
2023
178
2024
146
2025
All events combined, from official results.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Miles for Mentorship 2026 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 71 to 146 finishers, and the median time dropped from 48:07 to 47:40.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 146 (-18%) | 47:40 | under 24:52 | 19:02 |
| 2024 | 178 (+32%) | 46:33 | under 25:45 | 20:40 |
| 2023 | 135 (+90%) | 40:03 | under 24:51 | 16:21 |
| 2022 | 71 | 48:07 | under 32:51 | 28:37 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Michigan 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 33:58, against 28:36 in a typical Michigan 5K, so times here run 19 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 4 the day usually runs from 53°F at dawn to 72°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 40°F and hot years reach 81°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Big Brothers Big Sisters Miles for Mentorship 2026 cover on their registration page, in brief.
Shirt and medal
Medals
Medals will be provided to all 5k finishers!
Awards
Team Information
New this year we are offering awards for the Largest Social Team, The Most Spirited Team, and the Largest Fundraising Team (team that raises the most money). You will be asked during registration if you'd like to Join or Create a team. If…
Rules and FAQ
FAQ
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Race details
- Where
- Hawk Island Park, Lansing, MI 48910Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 850 feet
- Included with entry
- Spooky Sprint T-shirt for $10 (optional); T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 4, 2026), 2025 (Oct 12, 2025), 2024 (Oct 13, 2024), 2023 (Oct 15, 2023), 2022 (Oct 16, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Big Brothers Big Sisters Miles for Mentorship 2026?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 9:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Michigan?
- At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in Michigan, which costs $30 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 146 runners finished the 5k Run/Walk; the median finish was 47:40 and the winner ran 19:02.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 33:58, against 28:36 in a typical Michigan 5K, so times here run 19 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Hawk Island Park, Lansing, MI 48910.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
We are excited to host our 6th Annual Miles for Mentorship event to support Big Brothers Big Sisters Michigan Capital Region’s mission to ignite the promise and power of youth! Miles for Mentorship is an outdoor, walk or run 5K. This year the event will be held at Hawk Island starting and ending at the Red Tail Shelter. Proceeds to this event help support the agency’s mission to create 1-to-1 mentoring relationships so that all youth achieve their full potential!