Harborun 2027
- Date
- Saturday, August 7, 2027
- Start time
- 7:45 AM start (Detroit)
- Location
- Elk Rapids, Michigan
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $30 on Aug 6, 2027
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K Run | 10K | Aug 7, 20277:45 AM | $25$30 after Aug 6, 2027 | – |
| 5K Run | 5K | Aug 7, 20277:45 AM | $25$30 after Aug 6, 2027 | – |
| 5K Walk | 5K | Aug 7, 20277:45 AM | $25$30 after Aug 6, 2027 | – |
| Kid's Fun Run | Kids | Aug 7, 20277:45 AM | Free | – |
| Virtual 10K RunVirtual | 10K | Aug 7, 2027 | $20 | – |
| Virtual 5K RunVirtual | 5K | Aug 7, 2027 | $20 | – |
| Virtual 5K WalkVirtual | 5K | Aug 7, 2027 | $20 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K Run and 5K Run and 5K Walk: $25 until Aug 5, then $30 until Aug 6, then $35 until Aug 7.
- Kid's Fun Run: Free until Aug 7.
Online registration closes Aug 7, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 34 percent below a typical 10K in Michigan, which costs $38 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Michigan runs 1:01:56, about 9:58 a mile, based on 112 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:05:47 and men in 58:40.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:33 AM, and the 10K Run starts at 7:45 AM. The start sits about 610 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
9060 N Bayshore Drive, Elk Rapids, MI 49629
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around August 7 the day usually runs from 65°F at dawn to 77°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 60°F and hot years reach 83°F.
Based on 70 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 9060 N Bayshore Drive, Elk Rapids, MI 49629Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 610 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Aug 7, 2027), 2026 (Aug 8, 2026), 2025 (Aug 2, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Harborun?
- Saturday, August 7, 2027, starting at 7:45 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Aug 6, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Aug 7, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Michigan?
- At $25, entry is about 34 percent below a typical 10K in Michigan, which costs $38 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, 10K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 9060 N Bayshore Drive, Elk Rapids, MI 49629.
From the organizers
*This year’s event will start and finish near 9060 N Bayshore drive with both 5k and 10k courses running out & back on N Bayshore. The 10k will loop in/out of E & W Harbor Drive. The changes to our event are out of hands but expect to still have a beautiful flat course!
A Harbor Days tradition! Includes a 5K Run, 5K Walk, 10K Run, and Kid's Fun Run. Proceeds support Elk Rapids' Schools Cross Country and Track & Field programs. This is a fast, flat course with some views of beautiful Lake Michigan.
Registration Prices and Dates
April - August 6: $25
August 7: $30
August 8: $35