Paczki 5K Dash/Walk

About the Event

Paczki 5K Dash Run/Walk

This race is an USATF sanctioned race.

Packet Pickup: Day of the Race at Heritage Landing beginning at 7:30 am & Day before 4/24 @ Betten Chevrolet, 3-6 pm, 2474 Henry St, Muskegon, MI 49441, in the Cadillac Showroom.

Muskegon Polish Festival - the crew that brings pierogi, polka, and paczki joy every Labor Day - is launching its 1st Annual Paczki 5K Dash! The Paczki 5K Dash/Walk is chip timed by Runner's Edge Race Timing, starts at Heritage Landing and follows Muskegon's beautiful Lakeshore Trail, professionally marked and measured to 5K on April 25th, 2026. The Muskegon Polish Festival enjoys the phenomenal support of Betten Automotive Group who will showcase beautiful new vehicles in Heritage Park. Betten continues its community minded philosophy by being the premier sponsor of this inaugural event. This race is a USATF sanctioned event and is supported by Run Muskegon.

Overall male and female top finishers receive a $250 Dicks Sporting Goods Gift card.

Overall Master male and female winners will receive a generous Muskegon Polish Festival package for entry, drinks, and food.

Overall Grand Master male and female winners will receive a generous Muskegon Polish Festival package for entry, drinks, and food.

Award Age Groups: 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

EVERY finisher will receive a completion certificate in the form of a Free entry to the Muskegon Polish Festival, a Moratz Bakery PACZKI, and CoreLife Eatery's lemonade or warm broth.

Every step helps keep the Muskegon Polish Festival thriving and fuels its support of local nonprofits and community organizations. Runners aren't just chasing pastries-they're helping preserve Polish heritage ad giving back to Muskegon in a meaningful way. Noah Project will be on site Saturday, collecting donations from their Wish List and weather permitting, will have an Adoption Event.

*Please remember, registrations are final, and we won’t be able to offer refunds or transfers.

Please Note: No dogs allowed, No refunds or credit card charge backs.

Races Offered

Apr 24, 2027

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

09:00

sell

$35.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Muskegon.

thermostat Temperature

3.6° / 12.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

-1.2° / 8.1°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 11m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.7 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.1 cm

air Avg wind speed

15.8 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

72.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:01

nightlight Sunset

20:27

About Muskegon

Learn more about the host city, Muskegon.

Muskegon is a city of 38,000 people (2018) in West Michigan. It offers miles of clean beaches on Lake Michigan, theater, a plethora of museums, bike trails and festivals.