
Race Date
Jul 4, 2026
Location
Brighton, MI
July 4th, 2026 The 20th Annual Hungry Duck race benefit our local non-profit partners in the fight against hunger. Together we can run or walk for an incredible cause to help our community. The course starts in downtown Brighton, continuing into local scenic areas and returning downtown to finish. Course is mostly paved with portions on hard-packed dirt roads; mostly flat with a few "modest" hills to add a little challenge. The half marathon course will be closed at 9:45am. There are water stations, mile markers, and course monitors along the way! Race Start Times: Half Marathon starts at 6:30am10K & 5K Run/Walk at 6:45am Course Maps: Half Marathon - Course Map 10k - Course Map 5k - Course Map Entry Fee: Half Marathon: $40 (Early registration thru March 31st)$50 (Thru June 28th)$60 (Late registration through race day) 10K Run/Walk: $30 (Early registration thru March 31st)$35 (Thru June 28th)$40 (Late registration through race day) 5K Run/Walk: $25 (Early registration thru March 31st)$30 (Thru June 28th)$35 (Late registration through race day) Included with registration (Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Only): Race number with timing system included, gender specific tech T-Shirt, race medal, and post-race food spread. *Please note* - Shirts cannot be guaranteed for late entries. Packet Pickup: Pre-race: Running Lab in downtown Brighton. 409 W. Main St. 810-225-9123 (Located across from Great Harvest Bread Co.) July 1st - July 3rd: 10am - 6pm Race Day: July 4th: 5:30am - 6:25am at start/finish area. Must be in line before 6:25am. Awards: Top male and female overall and Masters; three deep male and female in age categories.
Race Day
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Start Time
6:30 AM
Giveaway
Gender Specific Race Shirt
Start Location
204 W E Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI 48116 (just behind the BP Gas Station on the corner of East and St. Paul St.), Brighton, MI, 48116
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Also Offers
Median Finish
2:00:58
9:14/mi
Winning Time
1:15:36
5:46/mi
Finishers (2025)
167
States Represented
14 / 50
Gender Split
FASTER 25%
1:49:30
MEDIAN
2:00:58
SLOWER 25%
2:19:25
Start (Low)
65°
Afternoon (High)
82°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.1"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
71%
Humidity
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