Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

WORLD RUN DAY 2026 October 24–25, 2026 | Virtual 5K Run/Walk ONE WORLD. ONE PASSION. ONE WORLD RUN DAY! The World Is Running. Are You In? Join runners and walkers around the globe for World Run Day 2026! Since 1999, World Run Day has celebrated running, fitness, health, and community — bringing people together through a shared passion for running. Whether you're a marathoner, casual jogger, or first-time participant, this is YOUR day to celebrate! TWO GREAT COMMEMORATIVE ITEMS — ONE INCREDIBLE VALUE! Your registration includes: 1. EXCLUSIVE LONG-SLEEVE WORLD RUN DAY 2026 T-SHIRT Celebrate in style with a specially designed commemorative shirt! Shipped promptly after registration, with typical delivery in 4–7 days. Wear it proudly on World Run Day and beyond! Our Best Value in our series of virtual run events. 2. INSPIRATIONAL, FRAME-WORTHY RACE BIB A colorful commemorative bib featuring major cities from around the world, celebrating the global running community. Wear it. Save it. Frame it! YOUR 5K. YOUR COURSE. YOUR PACE. Distance: 5K (3.1 miles) When: October 24 - 25, 2026 Where: Anywhere in the world — outdoors or on a treadmill Who: Runners and walkers of all abilities Results: Upload your finishing time before noon October 27 Celebrate the joy of running, inspire healthier lifestyles, and connect with runners around the world. DON'T MISS OUT — REGISTER TODAY! RUN ANYTIME. ANYWHERE. TOGETHER. www.runday.com World Run Day — Celebrating Running Since 1999.

Join us for a scenic 5k run or walk at the beautiful Detroit Riverwalk! Our 5th annual Set the PACE 5K supports PACE Southeast Michigan's mission to help older adults live safely and independently in their homes and communities. Your participation will make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors in Southeast Michigan. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enjoy the outdoors while supporting a great cause! What does my 5K packet include? All participants who registered by Friday, Oct 9, 2026, will receive a t-shirt and a race bib. Participants will also receive a medal at the finish line. Virtual participants will receive a medal in their race packet. T-shirts cannot be guaranteed if registered after Oct 9, 2026. Race Details This is a timed, out-and-back 5K course on the riverwalk that runs through Milliken State Park.One water station will be provided on the course at the turnaround at approximately the 1-mile markAlthough we love our furry friends at PACE Southeast M

SUNDAY NOV 1, 2026 CHECK IN BEGINS AT 7:00 AMArrive early to pickup your packet if you missed packet pickup. Visit the vendors. Visit the Ofrenda. Get warmed up. Network with community and business leaders.  RACE BEGINS AT 9AM SHARP10K Runners will line up first, followed by the 5K Runners and then walkers. The Race Chair will sound the horn for the race to begin. Please follow the signs and volunteers for directions Run of the Dead 2026 is a fundraiser for the Center of Music & Performing Arts Southwest (COMPÁS). The mission of COMPÁS is to provide high-quality performing arts training and cultural experiences with an emphasis on youth socio-emotional development. The program preserves the Latinx heritage of Southwest Detroit and celebrates its diversity through the arts. Your sponsorship and partnership will support this mission for years to come. The Run provides 5k and 10k options. The USATF-Certified event will celebrate the Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos (Day of the De

SATURDAY NOV 1, 2025 CHECK IN BEGINS AT 7:00 AMArrive early to pickup your packet if you missed packet pickup. Visit the vendors. Visit the Ofrenda. Get warmed up. Network with community and business leaders.  RACE BEGINS AT 9AM SHARP10K Runners will line up first, followed by the 5K Runners and then walkers. The Race Chair will sound the horn for the race to begin. Please follow the signs and volunteers for directions Run of the Dead 2025 is a fundraiser for the Center of Music & Performing Arts Southwest (COMPÁS). The mission of COMPÁS is to provide high-quality performing arts training and cultural experiences with an emphasis on youth socio-emotional development. The program preserves the Latinx heritage of Southwest Detroit and celebrates its diversity through the arts. Your sponsorship and partnership will support this mission for years to come. The Run provides 5k and 10k options. The USATF-Certified event will celebrate the Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos (Day of the

In celebration of Veterans Day, join us for the 9th Annual 4Star 4Mile Race located at the Dean Savage Memorial Park (corner of Trumbull and Porter Street) in Corktown on Sunday, November 9th, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Let's put our running shoes on the ground to honor those who have dedicated their lives to our freedom.  Our 4-mile race is the only race in the country that runs alongside of the Veterans Day Parade, on the same course, at the same time as part of Detroit's Annual Salute to Armed Services. COMMUNITY SPIRIT: Come together with fellow participants and supporters to show your gratitude and support and enjoy the parade and post-race celebrations.  This tradition is a truly exciting experience you won't soon forget.   More than just a race, it is a heartfelt tribute to those who have served our country.  Show your pride and wear red, white and blue!   FITNESS AND FUN: Bring the family! Watch the parade as you run alongside a Medal ofHonor recipient, World War ll vetera

Join us for the ultimate Chocolate Run, hosted by Michigan's newest state park, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mi.   Offering distances for every level: 5k, 10k, and 15k. Perfect for novice and seasoned runners, this event promises a great running event and an indulgent celebration of all things chocolate. Be among the first 600 participants to register and secure one of our highly coveted Chocolate jackets, a prized keepsake of this sweet adventure.  This year's course will be flat as a pancake and incredible views of the Detroit Skyline, the Ambassador bridge, new Gordie Howe Bridge and Windsor Canada on the back side of the course.   As if that was not enough no traffic to deal with on the course and plenty to do downtown after.     Crossing the finish line gets sweeter with our exclusive finisher medals, but the real treat lies just beyond the course—the best chocolate buffet you can imagine. This decadent buffet features an array of stations, each dedicated to chocolate in its glori

Join us on Saturday, November 14, 2026, for the 7th Annual Hope House Detroit 5K at Belle Isle! This exciting event brings the community together to support Hope House Detroit’s mission of accompanying and encouraging kids in the Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood of East Detroit. Since 2010, Hope House Detroit has been a space where kids can learn, grow, and thrive — and every step you take helps make that mission possible. Race Details Event Opening: 8:30 AM – Packet pickup and same-day registration open.5K Run/Walk $35: 9:00 AM – Timed by Eastside Racing Company, this scenic course takes runners through the beautiful Belle Isle Park, with plenty of views to enjoy along the way.Kids’ 1-Mile Fun Run $20: 10:00 AM – A special race for participants aged 13 and under, perfect for young runners to join in the fun!Race Shirts $15: Commemorative Belle Isle 5K t-shirts will be available for purchase when you register before October 31st! A limited quantity of T-shirts will be available to purchase the day of the race.Post-Race Refreshments: Water and light snacks will be provided for all participants Why We Run Every registration and donation goes directly to Hope House Detroit, a non-profit dedicated to providing mentorship, education, and community support to kids and families in the Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood. Together, we can continue to build a brighter future for Detroit’s next generation. Whether you’re running for a personal best or walking to support a great cause, this event is perfect for all ages and fitness levels. Mark your calendar, grab your running shoes, and join us for a fun-filled day of fitness, community, and hope!

Join us for an under the lights 5K or 1 mile race in the cool Fall weather! We will have multiple heats, along with the Wayne State University Cross Country / Track teams competing. Looking for a quick tune-up before your local Turkey Trot? Curious if you've still got wheels after your marathon? Or ready to trade grass for the track? This race is your chance! So chase a PR, cheer on others doing the same, and close out the night with an awards ceremony and raffle. All proceeds go towards Wayne State University Cross Country & Track. Join a night of fun and contribute to our program!

The Strategic Staffing Solutions Turkey Trot kicks off America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White. The S3 Turkey Trot has been a tradition in Detroit for over 40 years! Much more than a variety of races (10k/5k/1 mile), thousands of participants dress in costumes for the event. Often declared “The Parade before The Parade”, participants frolic by the largest spectator crowd in Michigan. Truly an awesome way to start Thanksgiving Day! Event Highlights Several distances to choose from – the Strategic Staffing Solutions 10k Turkey Trot, the 5k Stuffing Strut, and the family-friendly Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mashed Potato Mile.All participants receive a long-sleeved, technical shirt. Custom-designed medals are awarded to all finishers.Starting times: 10K and Mile: 7:30 a.m., 5K: 8:30 a.m.Jogging strollers allowed. No pets or bikes.Stay up to date by following us on social media! Facebook – Strategic Staffing Solutions Turkey TrotInstagram – @S3TurkeyTrot Don’t forget to use our Official Event Hashtag when training or participating on Thanksgiving Day – #S3TurkeyTrotDetroit

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the Detroit Auto Show and the Friends of the Outdoor Adventure Center team up to bring back the Auto Show 5K! Join us on Saturday, January 16 at 9AM at Huntington Place. The route will take place along the Detroit Riverfront and start/finish outside the doors of the Detroit Auto Show. All proceeds of the event will help update the exhibits at the Outdoor Adventure Center. Tickets to the Detroit Auto Show (public days) can be purchased at a discount through the 5K event. Tickets are discounted by 25% Adult tickets will be available for $15 ($27 at the door), senior tickets for $9 ($15 at the door), and kid's tickets for $7.50 ($10 at the door). Auto Show ticket sales end on January 9 to allow time for pick up. Early packet pick up will take place on Friday, January 15 from 4PM until 6PM at the Outdoor Adventure Center Race day packet pick up will take place one hour prior to the race start time at Huntington Place. Awards will be given to the top three places overall and top three places in each age category. 14 and under; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79, 80 and up

Have we got a Paul Bunyan-sized adventure for you! Join us for Lumberjack Days 2026, a three-day festival of fun and flannel March 27-29.  Run or walk the Silver Dollar Mile (beginning at 9:30 a.m.) or Flapjack 5K (starting at 10 a.m.) and refuel afterward at the Lumberjack Pancake Breakfast. You'll also receive a custom medal, lumberjack buff, OAC entry.  Feeling legendary, and ready for more? Tackle the Lumberjack’s Breakfast! Runners will compete in both the Silver Dollar Mile and the Flapjack 5k, and take home a unique finisher’s medal, plus a lumberjack buff, OAC entry and enjoy a pancake breakfast.   The course: each event takes place along the Dequindre Cut in Detroit – an out-and-back course that is flat and fast – with parking available across from Milliken State Park and Harbor. The races begin at the Outdoor Adventure Center.   Wear your finest flannel apparel or sport your best lumberjack beard – prizes will be given for Best Beard and Best Dressed Lumberjack (Adult and

Building on the beloved tradition of Michigan Humane’s annual Mutt March, we’re embarking on a new chapter that celebrates the powerful bond between people and their pets, and the many ways they inspire us to live with greater joy, compassion, and connection. We invite you to join us for the celebration at Corktown’s Roosevelt Park and the iconic Michigan Central Station. There’s something for everyone! The new 5K run will take you from Roosevelt Park through Southwest Detroit, a jaunt through Ralph C. Wilson Park, returning to Michigan Central Station on the Southwest Detroit Greenway – and you can register your dog to run with you! The event also features the 1-mile Mutt March fundraising walk, the Mike Morse Law Firm Meet Your Best Friend event with nearly 100 animals up for adoption, field games and contests for dogs, food trucks, a beer garden, live music, and more!    Schedule of Events Friday, May 8th 5:00 PM       Early Packet Pick-Up Closes 7:00 PM       Early Packet Pick-Up C

10K • 5K • 1 Mile • 200m Kids' Dash • Mother's Day Dub (5K &10K) • HandcycleMother-Daughter, Three Generations of Women, and Family Teams! Celebrate women — by joining your mothers, sisters, daughters, and your entire sisterhood in the Detroit Mother's Day Run/Walk and showing how truly divine you are. Bring out the whole family and race as a team in our Mother-Daughter, Three Generations of Women, and Family teams (participants must all compete in the same division to be eligible for awards)! Looking for less distance? Participate in the untimed 1 Mile Fun Run. Whatever your age or ability may be, you know you can do this. While this is a day to celebrate goddesses of all generations, we also welcome husbands, brothers, fathers, sons, grandfathers, and more, as long as they support our goddesses (awards are just for the ladies, guys!) All events are walker-friendly! The 200-Meter Kids Run takes off immediately prior to the first adult event.  The kids are cheered to th

I Ran the D is an annual 5K race that celebrates Detroit’s deep-rooted sports culture while promoting health and wellness in the community. Bringing together some of the world’s most passionate sports fans, the race supports programs that strengthen local youth initiatives and create lasting community impact. Proceeds from the race directly benefit the Detroit Sports Commission’s Living Legacy Initiative, which focuses on advancing youth literacy, promoting active lifestyles for young people, and expanding access and pathways for girls in sports. Since its inception in 2001, the Detroit Sports Commission has played a pivotal role in strengthening the region’s economy by attracting and hosting hundreds of regional, national, and international sporting events — including the 2024 NFL Draft and the upcoming 2027 NCAA Men’s Final Four — while ensuring all events deliver long-term community benefits. The Detroit Sports Commission’s Living Legacy Initiative ensures that every sporting event

2026 Palmer Park Event Series: 8K, 5K, 1 Mile Run & Walk  Sunday, June 14th 2026 Welcome Home Wellness Alliance is proud to present our 5th Annual Palmer Park 8K, 5K & 1 Mile Run & Walk Event Series + Outdoor Yoga. This annual pride-themed event is in support of the People for Palmer Park, a local non-profit organization, committed to furthering the preservation, revitalization, and viability of Palmer Park, and Ruth Ellis Center, our neighbors dedicated to providing trauma-informed services for lesbian, and gay, bi-attractional, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ+) youth, and young adults, with an emphasis on young people of color, experiencing homelessness, involved in the child welfare system, and/or experiencing barriers to health and wellbeing. Please join us for a community celebration of running, yoga, Pride Month and uplifting neighborhood Detroit Parks on Sunday, June 8th! Event Details Event Day Schedule:6:30 AM - 8:00 AM: Check-In & Packet Pickup8:0

1st Run With Cameron 5k Run/Walk!All fitness levels welcome! Join us for our 1st Run with Cameron 5K, sponsored by the Shawntaze Cameron Moore Foundation  Location Timeline Details

DETROIT WOMEN'S HALF MARATHON • 10K • 5K The Detroit Women’s Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K event was created by women for women. All women, of all ages, of all abilities. First-time racers and experienced marathoners. The young and the young at heart. Join your sisters and celebrate your strength, your beauty, your inner grace… everything that makes you the goddess you are! The Detroit Women’s Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K is walker-friendly!