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10k Awards. Overall Winner. First Male/Female Finisher. Age Group Finishers Male/Female (60+, 50-59, 40-49, 30-39, 20-29, 15-19, 14 & under). 5k Awards. Overall Winner. First Male/Female Finisher. Age Group Finishers Male/Female (60+…
Leif's Run 2026 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Norway, Michigan
- Entry fee
- From $20 · goes up to $35 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Oct 10, 20269:00 AM | $30$35 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Oct 10, 20269:05 AM | $25$30 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 2-mile Fun Run | Other | Oct 10, 20269:10 AM | $20$25 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 10K fee goes up to $35 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K: $30 until Oct 1, then $35 until Oct 9.
- 5K: $25 until Oct 1, then $30 until Oct 9.
- 2-mile Fun Run: $20 until Oct 1, then $25 until Oct 9.
Online registration closes Oct 9, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 21 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 6:59 AM, and the 10K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 1,070 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
915 Main St., Norway, MI 49870
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 October 10 the day usually runs from 43°F at dawn to 60°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 34°F and hot years reach 74°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 Leif's Run 2026 cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- 915 Main St., Norway, MI 49870Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,070 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026), 2025 (Oct 11, 2025), 2024 (Oct 12, 2024), 2023 (Oct 7, 2023), 2022 (Oct 9, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Leif's Run 2026?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 9, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Michigan?
- At $30, entry is about 21 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Other.
- Where does it start?
- 915 Main St., Norway, MI 49870.
From the organizers
Leif's Run offers a 10K, 5K, and 2-mile fun run. The race is held as part of the Leif Erikson Festival in Norway, MI on October 10, 2026.
Race day registration and check-in will take place in the lobby of the City Hall from 7:30-8:30 am. Parking is available on side streets. Awards handed out at 10:30 in the City Band Shell next to the City Hall. Course will close at 11:00 to open for festival traffic.