The Algoma Shanty Days 5K Walk/Run starts and finishes at the Robert Ray Gallery, 520 Parkway St. Race past the river, through town and finish downhill along the beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline! The race is a chip-timed event with same-day results. Each registered participant gets a t-shirt, with medals to the top three in each age group & the overall male and female of the 5k race!

Following the 5K race, there will be a Kids Superhero Fun Run. The Algoma Shanty Days Kids Run is a non-chip-timed event for children ages 9 and under. The route circles that Algoma Shanty Days grounds, with a start and finish at the Robert Ray Gallery. Each registered participant gets a t-shirt and medal. Superhero's join the race and kids have a Super-Fun time! Bring your camera!