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

• Finisher Medals: Awesome custom finisher medals
• Race T-shirt: Available for participants
• Timing Results: Professional timing results provided
• Photograph: Free online finisher photograph

📆 Date & Location

Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025

Location: Freeland SportsZone, 5690 Midland Rd, Freeland, MI 48623

🕒 Start Times

• Kid’s Fun Run: 8:45 AM
• 10K: 9:30 AM
• 5K Run/Walk: 9:35 AM
• 5K Fun Walk: 9:36 AM

💲 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.

📝 Event Pricing

• 10K Run: $35.00 with shirt
  $30.00 no shirt
• 5K Run/Walk: $35.00 with shirt
  $30.00 no shirt
• 5K Fun Walk (Untimed): $30.00 with shirt
  $25.00 no shirt
• Youth (13 & Under) 5K Run/Walk: $25.00 with shirt
  $20.00 no shirt

📦 Packet Pickup and Late Registration

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

👕 T-Shirts

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.

🏆 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.

❓ FAQs

• 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 happens if the event is cancelled? Unfortunately, no refunds will be provided unless the event is cancelled for reasons within our control.
• What does “USATF Sanctioning” mean? It means that organizers have followed a process with USA Track & Field that requires the creation of a safety plan and insurance coverage.

For more details, visit the official race page at Freeland Walleye Races.