Run The River

Sat, Aug 1, 2026
United States
Midland
100% asphalt
1–5,000
greatermidland.org
Run The River

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Road runs in United States, Midland

Distances

Running
5K Run
5 km
Start: 07:05 PM
Running
5K Walk
5 km
Start: 07:10 PM
Running
1 Mile Run
1.6 km
Start: 06:40 PM
35.00 EUR
Running
1 Mile
1.6 km

About

Run The River is part of River Days at the Tridge in Midland — an evening run, hot air balloons, live music, food vendors, and a family-friendly festival atmosphere. The event includes 5K Run, 5K Walk, and 1 Mile Run options on the Chippewa Trail.

Catering & aid stations

Hot food and drinks available for purchase from vendors along the course and at the finish near the Tridge.

Pacers

Pacemakers will be available on the 5K and 1 Mile runs with target times aligned to start waves shown on the Race Day schedule (6:40PM 1 Mile, 7:05PM 5K Male Wave, 7:10PM 5K Female Wave). Pacers display identifying flags and are positioned at key intervals to help runners maintain target pacing.

Results

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Surface mix

100% asphalt

Typical weather in Midland

Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).

Jan58°36°

↑ 07:49

↓ 18:07

Feb63°39°

↑ 07:31

↓ 18:35

Mar72°47°

↑ 07:58

↓ 19:57

Apr80°55°

↑ 07:19

↓ 20:18

May87°64°

↑ 06:52

↓ 20:39

Jun93°71°

↑ 06:43

↓ 20:56

Jul94°73°

↑ 06:54

↓ 20:55

Aug93°74°

↑ 07:14

↓ 20:33

Sep86°67°

↑ 07:33

↓ 19:55

Oct78°57°

↑ 07:52

↓ 19:16

Nov67°46°

↑ 07:18

↓ 17:50

Dec59°38°

↑ 07:42

↓ 17:47

Weather data by Open-Meteo

Route maps

What's included in entry

Race T-Shirt
Finisher Medal

Event Bag
Companion/Family Zone Access

Prices & signup

1 Mile Run35.00 EUR

FAQ

What is the race day schedule and start time?

Race day is Friday, July 31, 2026. Packet pickup is 5:00PM–6:35PM at the Tridge. Start waves: 1 Mile Run at 6:40PM, 5K Run Male Wave at 7:05PM, 5K Run Female Wave at 7:10PM, 5K Walk at 7:15PM.

Is this a family-friendly event?

Yes — the event includes festival activities, live music, food vendors, and a Kid’s Zone. All participants receive a complimentary drink ticket for the Rotary Tent.