2020 Vaisakhi Virtual 5K
12:00 AM
EDT
Virtually Anywhere
Run
Due to COVID-19 and State of Michigan directives, we have converted the 2020 Vaisakhi 5K to a virtual run. All participants will receive their swag via mail, and will be able to upload their times and print out the virtual finisher's certificate. Every year, in Metro-Detroit, runners of every ability gather to celebrate Vaisakhi. One of the most important dates of the year, the Vaisakhi harvest festival rewards hard work with community fun. Not a Sikh? Not a problem! We welcome you to join us as we ring in the Punjabi New Year with our annual 5K Race and Fun Run.
read more…
10th ANNUAL ROCK CF RIVERS RACE
12:00 AM
EDT
Grosse Ile Middle School - Grosse Ile, MI
Run
Rock CF is a community, thousands strong changing the face of what living with cystic fibrosis looks like and giving those living with CF the tools to not only survive, but thrive.
read more…
2020 VIRTUAL SJ5K
12:00 AM
EDT
Anytime and Anywhere
Run
The SJ5K is a benefit 5k run that started in 2011 when local student Jesse Lindlbauer experienced a life-altering brain injury. This is the tenth year of the Super Jess 5k, a student-led race in the Plymouth-Canton community. Since the first race, the SJ5K has raised over half a million dollars for 40 Plymouth-Canton families going through a medical crisis.
This year’s race will be helping five more families in our community and the 10th Annual SJ5K is going virtual! Pledge to run, walk, or bike the Virtual SJ5K anytime and anywhere between Sunday, May 3rd and Sunday, May 10th!
The cost is $25 for students and $30 for adults 18 and older, and a participant t-shirt will be included and mailed to your home with registration. Visit SJ5K.org to learn more about this year's families and how to share your virtual experience with the SJ5K community on all of our media platforms.
Even virtually, we can support each other. We can Run As One!
read more…
42nd Annual Burns Park Run 2020
12:00 AM
EDT
Burns Park Warming Hut
Run
4th Annual Kiwanis 5k Pennant Race
12:00 AM
EDT
Jimmy John's Field
Run
Come join us for a fun filled family event at Jimmy John's Field in Utica. A 5k Run/Walk and Kids Run are offered with every participant receiving a finisher medal.
read more…
2020 Virtual Big House 5K: Trail to the Victors Presented by Toyota
12:00 AM
EDT
The Big House
Run
The Big House 5K: Trail to the Victors is an exciting run/walk that courses through the University of Michigan campus before participants finish the race on the 50-yard line of Michigan Stadium. We are proud to host this event to raise awareness for six local, non-profit organizations. All race proceeds are split among the six beneficiaries. We partner with colleagues on campus and look to our Athletic Department service pillars to select beneficiaries whose work addresses immediate needs in our community.
read more…
2020 Allstate Hot Chocolate 15k/5k - Detroit
12:00 AM
EDT
Detroit, MI
Run
Join the movement that's taken over the racing world. Allstate Hot Chocolate 15k/5k is headed to Detroit on April 18, 2020! Run amongst Detroit's biggest chocolate aficionados. This year, train, race, and celebrate with us all the way to the finish line. We're with you through the season.
read more…
Pancake Dash 5k and 1 Mile
12:00 AM
EDT
Eastover Elementary School
Run
2020 Lumberjack Virtual 5k
12:00 AM
EDT
Outdoor Adventure Center - Detroit
Run
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, and maple syrup enthusiasts alike! We invite you to join us as we run with the maple sap of our Michigan maple trees. After the run, guests will have the opportunity to dive into a pile of pancakes covered in pure Michigan maple syrup and show off their unique lumberjack style in our best-dressed competition! A "major award" will be given to the top-dressed lumberjacks – be sure to dress to impress with all your flannel and lumberjack swag.
read more…
2020 38th Annual St. Patrick's Parade Corktown Races
12:00 AM
EDT
Detroit - by the old Train Station
Run
Celebrating the 37th Anniversary! The St. Patrick Parade Corktown Races have become one of the largest 5km races in Michigan. The event has seen steady growth to over 8000 participants. In addition to attracting more people to the parade, the race is a vehicle for raising funds for the Saint Patrick's Senior Center and the KPMG Family for Literacy.
read more…
2020 Lucky Leprechaun Race
12:00 AM
EDT
Utica, MI
Run
"Come be Irish for a day in downtown Utica MI"
Runners will experience the historic charm of starting and finishing in the heart of the city. As runners traverse the USATF Certified Course they will pass the new Jimmy John's Field home to Minor League Baseball, the historic St. Lawrence Church and cross 3 bridges. The World Famous Graffiti Tunnel takes runners under the 10 lanes of bustling M-59 and makes for the perfect place to give a "shout out" to fellow runners.
read more…
2020 Leprechaun Loop
12:00 AM
EDT
Port Huron, MI
Run
Get your green on for the Y’s annual Leprechaun Loop! Don your Irish attire, bring your family & friends and join in on this fun community event! We will have snacks, festive music, fun photo opportunities & more! Sign up to run on March 14th in the 10k or 5k run. Race day festivities also include a 2k Fun Walk and awards for the best dressed! Individuals, children, and families of all fitness levels race along the riverfront.
read more…