Name: Dandelion Dash Trail 5K, 1 Mile, and Short Family Fun Run
Start: 2026-05-16
End: 2026-05-16
Location: Petoskey, Michigan

About the Event

We are excited to bring back the Dandelion Dash! This event will include a professionally timed 5K Trail Run, a Short Family Fun Run, and NEW THIS YEAR: a 1 Mile Trail Run at the Petoskey High School Cross Country grounds. This event is a fundraiser for Petoskey Children's Nature Preschool.

Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026

5K Trail Run

Start Time: 9:00 am
Professionally timed
Race T-shirt guaranteed if registered by May 9
Runners (beginners to seasoned athletes) and Walkers are welcome!
NO last minute registration - sign up by MAY 13!

1 Mile Trail Run

Start Time: 10:00 am
Race T-shirt guaranteed if registered by May 9
Runners (beginners to seasoned athletes) and Walkers of all ages are welcome!
NO last minute registration - sign up by MAY 13!

Family Fun Run

Start Time: 10:15 am
Less than 1/4 mile
Finisher Ribbon for kids
The Family Fun Run is geared towards young children - it is intended to be an opportunity for families to move together and raise money for the preschool
All participants (including parents and children in trail-appropriate strollers) must register. Participants 2 and under are free through May 13.

5K Virtual Run

Not located near Petoskey? Participate from afar!
Race T-shirt guaranteed if registered by May 9. Shipping charges apply.

Check-in: You must check in prior to the event. Packet pickup is Friday, May 15 from 3:30-5:00pm at Petoskey Children's Nature Preschool (1804 E Mitchell, Petoskey, MI 49770), or at the event beginning at 8:00am.

Parking: Petoskey Middle School parking lot

The Fine Print: Children under age 12 must be supervised. Adults accompanying children on the run must register as participants. Trail-appropriate strollers are allowed for the Family Fun Run only. Family Fun Run registration for children ages 0-2 is free (prices shown at check-out). While we love pets, please leave your dog at home.

Races Offered

Virtual 5K: Participate from Anywhere

May 16, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$40.00

5K Trail Run

May 16, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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09:00

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$40.00

1 Mile Trail Run

May 16, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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10:00

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$30.00

Short Family Fun Run

May 16, 2026

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Distance — 0.2 Miles

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Type — Running

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10:15

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$15.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Petoskey.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 7.6° / 18.1°

wb_sunny 4.3° / 15.1°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.4 /

water_drop 68.7%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 7.6° / 18.1°

wb_sunny 4.3° / 15.1°

air 12.4 km/h

water_drop 68.7%

About Petoskey

Petoskey is a gorgeous tourist town on the shores of Little Traverse Bay in Northwestern Michigan, USA. Renowned for its spectacular lakeshore views year-round, abundant shopping, nearness to ski slopes, world-class golf and an undeniable small-town charm. Petoskey is annually rated as one of the best small towns in America.