Events
5K Run
1 Mile Kid's Race
Place
Traverse City, MI US 49696
Description
Date: Saturday, October 10th, 2026
The Farmland Run is the Traverse City Track Club’s signature cross country event, held on a dedicated course across private farmland. A classic European style turf grass course awaits, offering a natural and challenging experience over grass, wooded dirt trails, and rolling farmland terrain.
5K Run
A true cross country style race over grass, dirt trails, and open farmland. This course delivers a mix of rolling terrain and natural footing that keeps things interesting from start to finish.
10K Run
New for 2026, the 10K expands the experience with additional distance and new sections of trail that have not been used in previous events. The course runs in the opposite direction of the 5K, offering a fresh perspective and added variety for returning participants.
Both races begin at 12:00pm.
In 2026, we are focusing fully on the run experience and what comes after. With everyone finishing around the same time, it creates a true fall festival feel with more time to relax, connect, and enjoy the farmland setting together.
1 Mile Kids Event
Begins at 11:30am, and all kids receive a free small pumpkin to decorate after.
Race Contact Info
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Awards
Farmland Awards Summary 2025
We have beautiful custom awards made from reclaimed barnwood. Must be present, as awards will not be mailed out, so please plan on joining us for the awards festivities!
Run Category Overall Awards (1st Place Award):
We will recognize the first Male and Female Overall in three categories: Overall: Any Age, Masters: 40 & Up, and Super Masters: 65 & Up (6 Awards Total)
5K Top 3 Male and Female in fourteen categories:
18 & under, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+ (14/14/14) each place male; (14/14/14) each place female = 84 awards)
Note: One award per person, e.g., if a super master crosses the line first, he/she gets the overall award only, and the next person in line gets the age-group award
10K Top 3 Male and Female in fourteen categories:
18 & under, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+ (14/14/14) each place male; (14/14/14) each place female = 84 awards)
Note: One award per person, e.g., if a super master crosses the line first, he/she gets the overall award only, and the next person in line gets the age-group award
Team Run Awards:
We will recognize the Top Team in 3 team categories: 1. All Male Team 2. All Female Team 3. Combined Team (for teams with minimum of 2 from both genders scoring) (3 Awards Total)
Note: To calculate scores for team awards, we total the age group placement of the five top age group finishers male or female. For example, in the Smith Family Team Grandma wins her age group and gets a 1, Mom gets 2nd in her age group and scores a 2, Brother gets 10th and gets 10 points, Sister gets 7th and scores 7, and Dad gets 4th and scores 4, for a team score of 1 + 2 + 10 + 7 + 4 = 24 points.
Form your team!
All you have to do is have a team captain to create your team name and communicate this to your team for when they sign up.
Farm Themed Costume Awards!
Runners/teams can win prizes for "Farm"-themed dress. For example, "Produce", "Barnyard Animal", "Scarecrow", with additional recognition going to those dressing like late-1800s “Harriers” (cross-country runners) and of course to honor the weather, “Most scantily clad” will be a sought-for award, plus other fun categories determined by judges on race day.
Kid's Race!
All the kid's will receive a small pumpkin at the end of the event.
