Queen City Fall Frolic 5K and Kids Dash presented by IncredibleBank

Queen City Fall Frolic 5K and Kids Dash presented by IncredibleBank takes place in Houghton, Michigan, on October 24, 2026. The 5K (3.1 miles) starts at 10:00 a.m. and the 1-mile Kids Dash follows at 10:45 a.m., so a family can enter both without a clash.

A 10 a.m. gun is later than most fall 5Ks, which gives you room for a real warm-up instead of jogging two minutes and hoping for the best. Aim for a mile of easy running, a few strides, then get on the line. If you are racing this one for time, four to six weeks of focused work is enough: one threshold session and one set of short repeats at 5K effort each week, everything else easy. If you are here with a child in the Kids Dash, the 45-minute gap leaves time to catch your breath and cheer.