Meijer Festival of Races presented by Cherry Bay Orchards 2026

The race.

The Meijer Festival of Races presented by Cherry Bay Orchards takes place July 11, 2026, in Traverse City, Michigan. Participants can choose from multiple distances: a 5K, 10K, 15K, half marathon (13.1 miles), and shorter options at 3.1, 6.2, and 9.4 miles. The half marathon course runs through an orchard, while other races finish on a parade route. The event is organized by the National Cherry Festival.