Silver Bells 5K

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Silver Bells 5K runsignup.com
Date 21 Nov, 2026
Races 1 distance
Entry fee $35.00
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Silver Bells 5K

About the event

Join us for the 14th Annual Silver Bells 5K Race, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network.  Enjoy the start of the holiday season with a 5K race to celebrate Silver Bells in the City, Lansing's signature event.  Participants will be able to run/walk the 5K marked course in downtown Lansing.

We look forward to seeing you at the starting line! 

The costume contest categories are holiday traditional, festive sweater and holiday movies.

If you would like to take part in the contest, please check in at the Blue Cross Blue Shield tent by 8:45 AM. Volunteers will be taking pictures of the contestants. Winners will be announced via email after the race and prizes will be mailed to individuals.

Any realized proceeds benefit the Chris and Louise Holman Foundation and Silver Bells in the City. To date, more than $66,000 has been donated to local organizations that support at-risk youth in our Mid-Michigan communities. 

Packet Pickup schedule: 

Friday, November 20 at Playmakers in Okemos from 4 PM until 7 PM.
Saturday, November 21 on the Capitol Lawn from 8 AM until 9 AM.
  • You are able to pick up packets for family and friends on their behalf. 
  • Race day parking is available on City of Lansing street side at no cost.
  • Age group awards will be available at the BCBS tent after the event and are awarded to the top 3 in each age group. Age groups are every 5 years.

 

Races offered

21Nov

Silver Bells 5K

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
09:00
Entry fee
$35.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for November in Lansing.

Temperature1.4° / 8.7°
Feels like-3.1° / 4.4°
Sunshine hours5h 37m
Rainfall1.9 mm
Snowfall0.3 cm
Wind14.1 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity74.2%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise08:30
Sunset18:15

About Lansing

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Lansing is a pleasant city, and as Michigan's state capital, it is home to many government offices. Downtown Lansing has a historic shopping district amidst the campus of Thomas M. Cooley Law School.

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Official finishing times from previous editions of Silver Bells 5K.

Place Name Gender Age City Time
🥇 Russell Lahti M 41 East Lansing, MI —
🥈 Nick Rehagen M 29 Lansing, MI —
🥉 Ty Carlton M 15 Potterville, MI —
4 Ian Malloch M 32 Dewitt, MI —
5 Meggan McLeod F 35 Sault Ste Marie, ON —

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