Tawas Bay Summerfest 10k
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Event details
The Tawas Bay Summerfest 5k/10k takes place on July 11, 2026, in East Tawas, Michigan. The race start and finish are at The Collective, 821 Newman Street. The event is organized by Tawas Wellness in collaboration with the Tawas Area Chamber of Commerce. Proceeds will be divided between those two organizations.
Distances:
- 5k Run or Walk (3.1 miles)
- 10k Run (6.2 miles)
The race will be chip timed by A2 Race Management. Awards for runners include male and female overall and age-group placings (U13, U18, U30, U40, U50, U60, U70, 70+). Awards for the 5k walk include overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. A medal ceremony is scheduled for the morning.
Logistics and rules
Standard registration fees are listed as $30 for the 5k and $35 for the 10k, with a youth discount of $10 for ages 10 and under; higher day-of registration fees apply. Pre-registration is available online. Packet pickup is offered the day before at Tawas City Shoreline Park and on race day at The Collective. All fees are non-refundable. T-shirts are available for the first 150 registrants and sizes are not guaranteed. Strollers are allowed; pets and bikes are not. Overflow parking is at the East Tawas Community Center. Race route details are available on the event info page. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.