LAKESIDE LOOPS 5K AND 10K 2026

Description

Presented by Eastside Racing Company and Move-It Fitness

Get ready for a summer evening on the trails at beautiful Stony Creek Metropark! Lakeside Loops 5K/10K brings together trail runners, walkers, hikers, and the growing rucking community for a midweek adventure surrounded by woods, water, and great company.

Eastwood Beach will serve as the main gathering area, start/finish vicinity, and post-race hangout location for the event. Come early, stay after, and enjoy a summer evening by the lake with the running and outdoor community.

Whether you are chasing a fast trail effort, enjoying an evening hike, or training with weight on your back, this event is designed to welcome all abilities and encourage people to get outside and move.

Lakeside Loops 5K/10K

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Stony Creek Metropark

4300 Main Park Dr

Events offered: 5K TRAIL RUN/WALK, 10K TRAIL RUN AND 10K TRAIL RUCK

5K RUN/WALK

Start Time: 6:30pm

This is a trail run/walk division perfect for runners, walkers, beginners, families, and anyone looking for a fun summer evening outdoors.

$24 through May 24 at 11:59pm

$35 May 25- July 7

$40 ON RACE DAY

10K RUN

Start Time: 6:20pm

$24 through May 24 at 11:59pm

$40 May 25- July 7

$45 ON RACE DAY

10K RUCK

Start Time: 6:20pm

We are excited to introduce rucking for the first time as part of an Eastside Racing Company event! The goal is to expand the enjoyment of our events and local parks to those who enjoy hiking with weight or may be training for hiking expeditions, backpacking adventures, endurance events, or military-style fitness.

This division is intended to be community-focused rather than competitive. Our emphasis is on building a welcoming rucking community while sharing the trails respectfully with runners and walkers. Please be aware there will be faster runners on course and keep to the right in single file on narrower sections of trail.

No awards other than ruck patch No weigh-ins Weighted items are discretionary Recommended minimum weight: Men: 20lb+ Women: 10lb+ Ultimately, choose your own challenge level.

$24 through May 24 at 11:59pm

$40 May 25- July 7

$45 ON RACE DAY

What’s Included in Registration

Soft muscle shirt/tank for all participants while supplies last (register early!)

Finisher medal

Beautiful marked trail course through Stony Creek Metropark

Post-race hang out at Eastwood Beach

Age group awards in running categories

Chip timing for all entrants!

**DUE TO THE ORDERING TIMELINES AND THE OVERWHELMING REGISTRATION RESPONSE SHIRTS WILL SELL OUT AND WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR FCFS AT REGISTRATION. IF YOUR SIZE IS NOT AVAILABLE PLEASE SELECT THE NO THANK YOU OPTION WHICH LEAVES A SHIRT AVAILABLE FOR SOMEONE CHOOSING THAT SIZE.

Race Day Schedule

5:00 pm onsite packet pick up and registration

6:20 pm 10K Run and 10K Ruck starts

6:30 pm 5K starts

7:30 pm 5K awards ceremony followed by 10K awards

Parking

Participants are responsible for the daily park pass.

**Stony Creek is a Huron-Clinton Metropark and requires a vehicle pass. A daily pass is $10. Annual passes can be purchased onsite or online. Here is a link to purchase an annual pass https://www.metroparks.com/ . Seniors can get a discounted pass but have to show proof of age onsite at the park.