20th Annual Hungry Duck Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Run/Walk 2026

The race.

The 20th Annual Hungry Duck Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Run/Walk takes place on July 4, 2026, in Brighton, Michigan, supporting local non-profit partners addressing hunger. The half marathon (13.1 miles) starts at 6:30 a.m., while the 10K (6.2 miles) and 5K (3.1 miles) run/walk begin at 6:45 a.m., with the half marathon course closing at 9:45 a.m. The course starts and finishes downtown Brighton, featuring mostly paved roads with some hard-packed dirt sections and modest hills. All registered participants receive a race number with timing, gender-specific tech shirt, medal, and post-race food; water stations and course monitors support runners throughout. Awards go to top male and female overall finishers and Masters competitors, plus the top three in each age category. Packet pickup is available July 1–3 at Running Lab (409 W. Main St.) or race morning from 5:30–6:25 a.m. at the start/finish area.