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Nov17Tue2026 Westland Wayne County Parks Lightfest Bike Through the Lights! @ Merriman Hollow Park Nov 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm 
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Registration Fees for Bike Through the Lights – Registration Link
– $21.50-$40 Depending on Age and Registration Date
The first 500 registered participants will receive a 2026 Lightfest hat, bike light and post event snacks. Bike riders will bike to the Warrendale Picnic Area and back (16K).
The start and finish of the event are at Merriman Hollow Park in Westland (7651 N. Merriman Road). Hines Drive will be closed to vehicle traffic for the event.
Packet Pick-up is Monday, November 16 at Merriman Hollow Park from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM and event day (November 17) from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Nov18Wed2026 Westland Wayne County Parks Lightfest Run/Walk @ Merriman Hollow Park Nov 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Wednesday, November 18, 2026 | 07:00 PM to 09:30 PM
Registration Fees for Bike Through the Lights Register Here – ($26.50-$45 Dependent on Age and Registration Date)
A Lightfest hat, medal and post-event snacks are guaranteed to the first 1,000 people to register.
The start line is a Merriman Hollow Park in Westland (7651 N. Merriman Road) and the finish line is at Warrendale Park in Dearborn Heights (23302 W. Warren Avenue). Hines Drive will be closed to vehicle traffic during the event.
Please park at the start area and shuttle busses will transport you back to Merriman Hollow Park from the finish line. No dogs are allowed at the Lightfest Run/Walk due to the bus transportation and large amount of participants.
Nov20Fri2026 **Click on the picture for more details**
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Nov21Sat2026 The Blitzen the Dotte Fun Run/Walk has been a fall tradition for 19 years. Thousands of runners and walkers have participated in this fun November event over the years to help raise money for the youth rowing programs sponsored by the Wyandotte Boat Club.
Wear your most festive running gear and enjoy this exciting annual event before the 83rd Annual Wyandotte Christmas Parade!
Event options for Nov. 21st starting at 8:30 am:
– 5k run / walk: Start time 9am at the corner of Biddle and Pine
– “Little Reindeer” 1/4 Mile Run for Kids: Start time 8:30am. Start and finish location is behind Wyandotte Boat Club
Sign Up Here: Blitzen the Dotte Fun Run
Nov26Thu2026 Nov. 26, 2026
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!
Register here: Turkey Trot Sign Up
Flat Rock Grateful Gallop (5K & 1Mile) @ Flat Rock Community Center Nov 26 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am**Click on the picture for more details**
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Dec2Wed2026 Join us at Joe’s Hamburgers for our annual Run the Lights of Wyandotte. We’ll be running through downtown and neighborhood streets while the Christmas lights are up, making this one of our favorite runs of the year.
There will be two distance options: 4 miles or 7 miles, allowing runners to choose what best fits their goals.
Please note that winter weather can be unpredictable, so be sure to dress warm and appropriately for the conditions.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES:
– Headlamps are necessary.
– While much of the route is lit by street lights and holiday lights, there are several darker sections.
– Illuminated running vests are strongly recommended for visibility on all winter runs.
– After the run, we’ll head back to Joe’s Hamburgers for dinner and drinks.
Don’t miss this festive winter run—great lights, great miles, and great food to finish it off.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Registration Fees for Bike Through the Lights – Registration Link
– $21.50-$40 Depending on Age and Registration Date
The first 500 registered participants will receive a 2026 Lightfest hat, bike light and post event snacks. Bike riders will bike to the Warrendale Picnic Area and back (16K).
The start and finish of the event are at Merriman Hollow Park in Westland (7651 N. Merriman Road). Hines Drive will be closed to vehicle traffic for the event.
Packet Pick-up is Monday, November 16 at Merriman Hollow Park from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM and event day (November 17) from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 | 07:00 PM to 09:30 PM
Registration Fees for Bike Through the Lights Register Here – ($26.50-$45 Dependent on Age and Registration Date)
A Lightfest hat, medal and post-event snacks are guaranteed to the first 1,000 people to register.
The start line is a Merriman Hollow Park in Westland (7651 N. Merriman Road) and the finish line is at Warrendale Park in Dearborn Heights (23302 W. Warren Avenue). Hines Drive will be closed to vehicle traffic during the event.
Please park at the start area and shuttle busses will transport you back to Merriman Hollow Park from the finish line. No dogs are allowed at the Lightfest Run/Walk due to the bus transportation and large amount of participants.
**Click on the picture for more details**
The Blitzen the Dotte Fun Run/Walk has been a fall tradition for 19 years. Thousands of runners and walkers have participated in this fun November event over the years to help raise money for the youth rowing programs sponsored by the Wyandotte Boat Club.
Wear your most festive running gear and enjoy this exciting annual event before the 83rd Annual Wyandotte Christmas Parade!
Event options for Nov. 21st starting at 8:30 am:
– 5k run / walk: Start time 9am at the corner of Biddle and Pine
– “Little Reindeer” 1/4 Mile Run for Kids: Start time 8:30am. Start and finish location is behind Wyandotte Boat Club
Sign Up Here: Blitzen the Dotte Fun Run
Nov. 26, 2026
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!
Register here: Turkey Trot Sign Up
**Click on the picture for more details**
Join us at Joe’s Hamburgers for our annual Run the Lights of Wyandotte. We’ll be running through downtown and neighborhood streets while the Christmas lights are up, making this one of our favorite runs of the year.
There will be two distance options: 4 miles or 7 miles, allowing runners to choose what best fits their goals.
Please note that winter weather can be unpredictable, so be sure to dress warm and appropriately for the conditions.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES:
– Headlamps are necessary.
– While much of the route is lit by street lights and holiday lights, there are several darker sections.
– Illuminated running vests are strongly recommended for visibility on all winter runs.
– After the run, we’ll head back to Joe’s Hamburgers for dinner and drinks.
Don’t miss this festive winter run—great lights, great miles, and great food to finish it off.
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