United Financial Freeland Walleye Races 5K/10K

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

United Financial Credit Union is once again proud to present the 16th Annual Freeland Walleye Festival Race for 2025! Join several hundred participants in running and/or walking USATF sanctioned 10k and 5k Freeland Rail Trail/road courses and a Kid’s Fun Run.

🎟️ Included with Entry

• Amazing Medals: Awesome custom finisher medals
• Race Shirt: Race t-shirt
• Timing Results: Professional timing results
• Photo: Free online finisher photograph

This year’s race is limited to 450 participants.

📅 Event Details

• Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025
• Location: Freeland SportsZone, 5690 Midland Rd, Freeland, MI 48623
• Kid’s Fun Run Start: 8:45AM
• 10K Start: 9:30AM
• 5K Start: 9:35AM
• 5K Fun Walk Start: 9:36AM

💵 Pricing Information

This year, participants may choose to save $5 by opting out of the shirt at registration. The “with shirt” option will end at Midnight, Sunday, April 20. Those registering after that date who’d like a shirt MIGHT have the option of purchasing race day for $10 on race day - depending on availability.

• 10K Run: $35.00 with shirt, $30.00 no shirt
• 5K Run/Walk: $35.00 with shirt, $30.00 no shirt
• 5K Fun Walk: $30.00 with shirt, $25.00 no shirt
• Youth (13 & Under) 5K Run/Walk: $25.00 with shirt, $20.00 no shirt
• Kid’s Fun Run: $10.00 (includes shirt if registered before midnight on Sunday, April 20)

📦 Packet Pickup and Late Registration

• Date: Saturday, April 26 - 2:00PM to 4:00PM at Bayne’s Apple Valley, 5395 Midland Rd, Freeland, MI
• Date: Sunday, April 27 - 8:00AM to 9:15AM at Freeland SportsZone

NOTE: EnMotive charges a nominal fee to participants when registering. We just don’t want you to be surprised when you go to register online!

T-Shirt Details

Event-specific t-shirts are guaranteed ONLY to those who register for the “with shirt” option online on or before midnight on Sunday, April 20! These shirts are of high quality and will be available in unisex, ladies cut, or youth sizes.

👕 Available Shirt Sizes

• Small
• Medium
• Large
• Extra Large
• 2XL
• Ladies Cut Small
• Ladies Cut Medium
• Ladies Cut Large
• Ladies Cut Extra Large
• Youth Small
• Youth Medium
• Youth Large

⏳ Timing and Age Groups

The 5K and 10K Run/Walk event will be timed in accordance with USATF sanctioning requirements.

🎖️ Awards

Awards will be provided 3 deep to overall male and female winners of the 5K and 10K events. In addition overall winners will receive free entry to next year’s Walleye Festival Event in the category they win.

📈 Results

Both actual and adjusted results from EnMotive will be displayed at the event and will be posted at DIGDEEPRACES.COM within 48 hours of race completion.

🤝 Volunteers

Interested in volunteering? Events like this can’t be successful without great volunteers! Sign up at the link at the top of this page and we’ll be in touch.

❓ FAQ’s

• Can I run with my dog? We love dogs too! Unfortunately, the sanctioning body for this event (USA Track & Field) strictly prohibits the participation of dogs (other than service animals) at events.
• Can I run/walk with a stroller? The narrow racecourse utilizing out and back runner traffic on the Freeland Rail Trail means that we cannot allow strollers.
• What does “USATF Sanctioning” mean? It means that organizers have followed a process with USA Track & Field that requires creation of a safety plan and purchase of outstanding insurance covering participants, volunteers, sponsors, partners and organizers of the event.

🚫 Refund and Transfer Policy

We completely understand that plans change and athletes will sometimes be unable to compete in an event they’ve signed up for. We also understand that registering for one of our events is a financial investment in that race.

With that in mind, refunds will not be provided for this event unless the event is cancelled for reasons within our control.

🔗 Get More Information

For further details and to register, visit: Freeland Walleye Races.