Frankenmuth festivals and events are fun, affordable, family friendly, and are among the most fun things to do in Michigan. Stay at our hotels and enjoy. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Each year, the Frankenmuth Jaycees present this exciting and enjoyable 4th of July experience which includes our premier races on July 4th as well as a fireworks celebration. Date: July 3, 2025 at Dusk Where: Heritage Park 601 Weiss St in Frankenmuth, Michigan 48734 County: Saginaw County Event Email: info@volkslaufe.org Admission: Free Event Details: The annual running of the Volkslaufe (German for People's Race) includes many holiday events, such as a Beer Garden, Spaghetti Dinner, music, food, and of course As always, the Frankenmuth Jaycees’ mission goes beyond the race. Every dollar raised will fund our spectacular July 3rd fireworks display and support various charitable initiatives throughout the year. After crossing the finish line, stick around to enjoy post-race festivities with food, live music, and family-friendly activities! Our 50th ANNUAL race will feature the traditional 5K, 10K, and Half-Marathon, guiding runners through Frankenmuth’s picturesque Bavarian streets, scenic countryside, and the peaceful Cass River. The annual running of the Volksläufe (German for People's Race) includes many holiday events, such as a Beer Garden, Spaghetti Dinner, music, food, and of course, fireworks! Check out the website for a complete listing of scheduled events over July 3-4, 2025. Volksläufe - The People's Race is on Friday July 4, 2025. It includes the following events: 5K Run, 5K Walk, 10K Run, Half Marathon Run, 2K Family Fun Run, 10K/5K Zweiläufe, 5K Run - Economy, 5K Walk - Economy, 10K Run - Economy, 10K/5K Zweiläufe - Economy, and Half Marathon - Economy. Join us for the 50th Annual Volksläufe - The People's Race, hosted by the Frankenmuth Jaycees, on Friday, July 4, 2025, in the charming town of Frankenmuth, Saginaw. The Frankenmuth Jaycees are proud to host their annual Independence Day races! The Volksläufe, German for "The People's Race," is held annually in celebration of family, friendship, and fitness! 📅 Date and Location Each year, the Frankenmuth Jaycees present this exciting and enjoyable 4th of July experience which includes our premier races on July 4th as well as a fireworks celebration. Kick off your Independence Day weekend with a night of fun before the big race! Join us for Volksläufe Eve on Thursday, July 3rd at Heritage Park from 5:00PM until the fireworks beginning around 10:00PM. Volksläufe: Meaning "The People's Race," this multi-distance road race is a highlight of our summer, happening on the Fourth of July. It features pre-race festivities, including a lively night of fireworks, followed by distances for every level—5K, 10K, NEW Half Marathon, and a 2K Kid’s Fun Run. Sticking around for the weekend? Cheer on the Volksläufe (The People's Race) runners throughout town. This annual celebration of family, friendship, and fitness is presented by The Frankenmuth Jaycees. All proceeds from the Volksläufe will serve to fund the July 3rd fireworks display. Any excess proceeds will be donated to various charitable Born in 1976 as a bicentennial celebration, Frankenmuth’s Volksläufe (German for “The People’s Race”) began with just 180 runners—and has since grown into a vibrant midsummer tradition that now draws about 2,500 participants across its events. Hosted by the Frankenmuth Jaycees, the race is part of a festive Fourth of July weekend that includes a packet-pickup “Eve Fest The annual Fourth of July race in Frankenmuth celebrates its 50th run Friday with a few throwbacks included. 2024 Volkslaufe Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and 2K Run - Frankenmuth, MI July 4, 2024 | Register for 13.1 mi, 1 km, 5 km, 5 km, 2 km, 13.1 mi, 1 km, 15 km, 5 km, 5 km, and distances. Help us reach our fundraising goal to support Frankenmuth Jaycees. The Frankenmuth Jaycees are proud to host their annual Independence Day races! The Volksläufe, German for "The People's Race," is held annually in Frankenmuth Fireworks at Volksläufe, The People’s Race When: 9:30 p.m. July 3 Where: Downtown Frankenmuth Details: Each year, the Frankenmuth Jaycees present this exciting and enjoyable Independence Day experience which includes races on July 4, as well as a fireworks celebration the night of July 3. Learn more from Frankenmuth’s website. Volksläufe:German for the People's Race, this multi-distance road race takes place on the Fourth of July and includes pre-race festivities and a fireworks display the night before. Find out more about the 5K, 10K, NEW Half Marathon and 2K Kid's Fun Run here. FRANKENMUTH, Mich. (WJRT) - This Thursday marks the 48th annual Volkslaufe race in Frankenmuth. The event is a popular Fourth of July tradition, with about 1,600 runners and walkers participating.
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