Community Calendar

Race Day Schedule
5:30-6:45am Packet Pickup
6:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area)
7:00am National Anthem and Race Start!
Results and Awards are live and available at the Registration tent immediately following your finish!

Every Registration Includes
Great Swag - designer shirt
Custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Free photos
FREE Kona Ice at the finish line!
Plenty of fun!
Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!

*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

More Than a Run
Because we’re all about fun, family-friendly events that welcome every pace and fitness level. This spring race is the perfect chance to challenge yourself, enjoy creative swag, and be part of an encouraging, affordable, and inclusive community. Whether you're chasing a PR or just showing up for the fun, we’re here to cheer you on every step of the way.

Run your race, your way.

5K/10K/Half- Marathon & Relay registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal!
1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal!
The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

This annual exhibition transforms moments both grand and intimate into works of visual storytelling. Featuring the work of Emberlight’s acclaimed photography team and guest artists, these images form a vivid portrait not only of a region, but of the artists who continue to interpret it through their own unique lenses.

https://emberlight.org/event/emberlight-photographers-2026/

Free event

Michigan Public is going on a farmers market tour this summer! We'll be attending markets around the state all summer long. We will be stopping at the Howell Farmers Market on Sunday, July 26th, from 9AM - 2PM. Stop by and get some merchandise, meet our staff, win some prizes, and learn more about Michigan Public. See you there!

Sponsored by the Gogebic Community College Foundation, in memory of Alex Marciniak.

From June 27 through August 22, visitors are invited to wander the 1.2-mile Aurora Loop and discover large-scale installations nestled among towering pines, winding trails, and the rugged beauty of the Northwoods. Created by artists from across the region, this year’s exhibition reflects Emberlight’s 2026 theme, New Ways to Dream — exploring imagination, transformation, memory, identity, and the power of collective creativity.

Alongside this year’s juried installations, Emberlight proudly unveils two major community-centered projects through Art For All. A new collaborative installation invites audiences themselves to become part of the artistic process, while a second large-scale work — created in partnership with students from five regional schools — draws inspiration from Ojibwe doodems, reflecting themes of kinship, ancestry, and connection to the natural world through the voices and creativity of the next generation. Supported through funding from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council, the project places young artists at the heart of the festival in a powerful new way.

https://emberlight.org/event/art-in-the-park-2026/

Free event

Inspired by the Bicentennial Freedom Train, the Freedom Plane National Tour will make original documents fundamental to America's founding accessible to Americans across the country as part of the commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, July 9th-26th.

The Henry Ford is honored to be one of eight institutions in the U.S. hosting The National Archives and Records Administration traveling exhibition.

Visit Tips: As you prepare for your visit to Documents That Forged a Nation, please be aware that these rare national treasures have special display needs. Lighting may be lower than usual in this exhibit to preserve the documents. Food and beverages are welcome while guests are in line, but will not be allowed in the display gallery. Reservations are required. Dates are selling out quickly, reserve your free tickets now.

Schedule Note: On July 23 only, this traveling exhibition will remain open until 8 p.m. for a special evening viewing.

Children’s music group KIDZ BOP, the #1 music brand for kids, has been bringing family-friendly versions of today’s biggest pop hits to young fans for 25 years. Since debuting in 2001, KIDZ BOP has sold over 24 million albums, generated more than 14 billion streams globally, earned 6.5+ billion YouTube views, and built a community of 7.7 million social followers. With a rotating cast of talented young performers, KIDZ BOP is “sung by kids, for kids,” making it the perfect introduction to pop music for children ages 4–9 and families everywhere. KIDZ BOP regularly performs live, delivering the ultimate family-friendly concert experience across the world each year. This year, families are invited to celebrate 25 years of KIDZ BOP at the KIDZ BOP LIVE Birthday Concert Event, a must-see kids concert hitting select cities. The show features today’s biggest kid-friendly pop songs and throwback favorites performed live by the KIDZ BOP Kids, plus interactive fun like the fan-favorite Daddy Dance Off. With a global presence across the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, and Mexico, KIDZ BOP continues to be a trusted destination for safe, fun, and unforgettable live entertainment for kids and families.

This annual exhibition transforms moments both grand and intimate into works of visual storytelling. Featuring the work of Emberlight’s acclaimed photography team and guest artists, these images form a vivid portrait not only of a region, but of the artists who continue to interpret it through their own unique lenses.

https://emberlight.org/event/emberlight-photographers-2026/

Free event

Inovine Meetings LLC extends its heartfelt welcome to ‘16th Global Summit on Diabetes & Endocrinology’ that will be held in Paris, France during July 27-28, 2026. The conference will be organized around the theme ‘Advancing Frontiers in Diabetes Research and Care’.

Venue: Novotel Paris la Défense Esplanade

We are offering 12 CE credits and 16 CPD credits to all our conference participants

Website: https://diabetesconferences.com/
World Diabetes & Endocrinology Congress 2026 is scheduled in Hybrid Event with both onsite and virtual versions. We believe that our decision will enable broad participation.

Sponsored by the Gogebic Community College Foundation, in memory of Alex Marciniak.

From June 27 through August 22, visitors are invited to wander the 1.2-mile Aurora Loop and discover large-scale installations nestled among towering pines, winding trails, and the rugged beauty of the Northwoods. Created by artists from across the region, this year’s exhibition reflects Emberlight’s 2026 theme, New Ways to Dream — exploring imagination, transformation, memory, identity, and the power of collective creativity.

Alongside this year’s juried installations, Emberlight proudly unveils two major community-centered projects through Art For All. A new collaborative installation invites audiences themselves to become part of the artistic process, while a second large-scale work — created in partnership with students from five regional schools — draws inspiration from Ojibwe doodems, reflecting themes of kinship, ancestry, and connection to the natural world through the voices and creativity of the next generation. Supported through funding from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council, the project places young artists at the heart of the festival in a powerful new way.

https://emberlight.org/event/art-in-the-park-2026/

Free event

This annual exhibition transforms moments both grand and intimate into works of visual storytelling. Featuring the work of Emberlight’s acclaimed photography team and guest artists, these images form a vivid portrait not only of a region, but of the artists who continue to interpret it through their own unique lenses.

https://emberlight.org/event/emberlight-photographers-2026/

Free event