Mesick Mushroom Festival 5K

05/11/2025

Here are the results of yesterday morning’s race:

https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/126067

It was a beautiful day for a run and the turnout was incredible! Thanks to everyone who joined us this year.

One final sponsor shoutout goes to the Meauwataka General Store for their door prize donation. Congrats to our youth door prize winner Brayden, who took home the Aloft Disc Golf Package, and to the adult door prize winner Dave, who took home the Meauwataka General Store package.

See you all next year!

The 2025 Mesick Mushroom Festival 5K is on Saturday May 10, 2025.

05/09/2025

Sponsor Shout Out!

We have lots of awesome local businesses who support us every year! This event wouldn't be possible without them!

Northern Exposure Campground
Hair 4 U
Northern Lights Insurance
Ga***rd Outdoors
Mesick Pharmacy
The 231 Bar and Grill
Erg! Energy Bars
Forest Area Federal Credit Union
Aloft Disc Golf

Thanks to all of these amazing businesses for their support!

05/07/2025

We have a disc golf door prize to give away to a random youth runner! This prize package contains two MVP discs with a custom Traverse Area Disc Golf stamp, an Aloft waffle towel and mini marker, and two stickers courtesy of our sponsor Aloft Disc Golf!

05/03/2025

One week until race day!

Our first sponsor shout out is our awesome hosts at Northern Exposure Campground, whose generosity every year helps make this event possible.

Sign up today to race! The 8am start allows for plenty of time to get back to town for the parade and other festival happenings.

Price goes up on race day. There is a special $15 price for students age 19 and under.

https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Mesick/MesickMushroomFestivalGlowRun5K

See you soon!

04/08/2025

2025 Mesick Mushroom Festival 5K is quickly approaching!

When: Saturday, May 10 at 8am

Where: Northern Exposure Campground in Mesick
285 Manistee River Rd
Mesick, MI 49668
Check in will be at the pavilion near the beach/parking area.

Why: fundraiser for the Mesick Bulldogs Cross Country and Track & Field programs.

Sign up soon for a guarantee that you will get your preferred T shirt size. The first 60 registrants are guaranteed a shirt.

Stay tuned to this page in the coming days for more information about our sponsors, giveaways and more!

The 2025 Mesick Mushroom Festival 5K is on Saturday May 10, 2025.

02/07/2025

Registration for the 2025 race is now live on run sign up! Price increases after April 1. Hope to see you all out there this spring!

The 2025 Mesick Mushroom Festival 5K is on Saturday May 10, 2025.

05/11/2024

Thanks to everyone who came out to run in the rain this morning! Thanks to our Mesick athletes who helped with spotter duties! And thanks to our many generous sponsors for their continued support!

Here are the results of the race:

https://www.racetecresults.com/Results.aspx?CId=16371&RId=6142

We plan to continue the morning start time for future years. Enjoy the rest of the Mushroom Festival

05/10/2024

We will be doing a giveaway courtesy of one of our awesome sponsors at Aloft Disc Golf! One random 5K participant from the youth age groups will win this awesome disc golf package!

See everyone tomorrow! Race starts at 8am!

https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Mesick/MesickMushroomFestivalGlowRun5K

05/09/2024

We are only a couple of days away from the race!
Sign up online to save money!

Reminder that the time of the race has been switched to a morning start this year. The race will begin at 8am, so you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the parade and festival after the race!

We’d like to thank our many amazing sponsors of this year’s race for their continued generosity!

Northern Exposure Campground
Animal Traps and Supplies
Ellen’s Corners
Ga***rd Outdoors
Hair 4 U
Bucksnort
Mesick Pharmacy
Northern Lights Insurance
Forest Area Federal Credit Union
Aloft Disc Golf
Dean’s Automotive

Thank you all!

The 2024 Mesick Mushroom Festival 5K is on Saturday May 11, 2024.

04/30/2024

Friendly reminder that early bird pricing ends tonight at midnight! Student pricing will remain $15.

The 2024 Mesick Mushroom Festival 5K is on Saturday May 11, 2024.