5K Wolf Run and Walk

About the Event

Join us for the annual 5K Wolf Run and Walk on Saturday, August 29th, 2026. This is an inclusive day of fun for the entire family! With races available for preschoolers, students of all ages, and adults–there truly is a race for everyone! All racers receive an event t-shirt and participation medal when you sign up by August 11th. Mascot Trot 5K finishers also receive official timekeeping.

This districtwide community event will feature a pop-up shop of Okemos-branded apparel, concessions, giveaways, and more! Even The Okemos WoofPack will be making a special appearance to run the doggy obstacle course! Admission into the stadium is free.

Schedule of events:

5K run/walk and roll & stroll at 9:00
Kid Sprints at 9:45
Mile Run at 10:00
Mascot Trot, Special Event for Mascots Only, at 10:20

Proceeds from this year's Okemos Wolf Run and Walk 2026 will go towards mascot appearances, upkeep, and swag.

Awards for the Mascot 5k run/walk: $25 gift certificate to Overall Male and Female winner. $10 Playmakers gift certificate to the top finisher in Age Groups: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29. 30-39. 40-49. 50-59. 60-69. 70 and over.

THE MASCOT TROT

Get ready for a big reveal. This year’s Mascot Trot marks the debut of the brand-new Okemos Wolf! Come cheer on our fierce new mascot as they face off in a high-energy race for first place.

Challenger mascots include:

Curbie from Granger
Bubbles from Goldfish Swim School
Joey from Launch
Scoopie from Culver's
The Robot from Zap Zone=
Whoodini from Michigan Education Trust (MET)

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3.1 mm

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10.3 km/h (Light breeze)

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High

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Hard and dry surface

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High (7.0)

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71.3%

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06:45

nightlight Sunset

20:36

About Okemos

Learn more about the host city, Okemos.

Okemos is a census-designated place (CDP) in Ingham County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population of the CDP was 25,121 at the 2020 census. Okemos is part of the urban area of Lansing–East Lansing, and is located near the campus of Michigan State University. Okemos is located mostly within Meridian Charter Township, with a small portion extending south into Alaiedon Township and east into Williamstown Township.