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Jun
27
Sat
2026
Trenton – Summerfest Race 5K/8K @ Elizabeth Park
Jun 27 @ 7:30 am
Trenton - Summerfest Race 5K/8K @ Elizabeth Park | Trenton | Michigan | United States

Looking for a fast, scenic early-summer race in Southeast Michigan? Trenton Summerfest Half Marathon, 8K, and 5K on June 27, 2026 features USATF-certified courses, flat and runner-friendly routes, and a welcoming atmosphere for every pace.

Run through Elizabeth Park, along the river in Trenton, and—if you’re taking on 13.1—through Gibraltar on a course known for smooth organization, great support, and well-stocked aid stations. With low elevation gain, beautiful scenery, and strong community energy, this is a perfect way to kick off your summer racing season.

Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Trenton/TrentonSummerFestival

 

Jul
4
Sat
2026
Wyandotte Firecracker 5K @ Theatre Lot
Jul 4 @ 8:15 am
Wyandotte Firecracker 5K @ Theatre Lot | Wyandotte | Michigan | United States

Get ready for the annual Firecracker 5k, a favorite tradition in our community! This year, it’s proudly organized by Conz Productions.

Runners can participate in the 5k route, while kids can join in the fun with a free 200m dash (note: T-shirt and medal not included for the kids’ race).

5k: $40 until June 14th; $45 from June 15th until race day
Important: Register by June 15th to guarantee your race T-shirt! Registrations after this date will still receive a medal, but T-shirts will no longer be available. Please note: Participants who register within 5 days of the race are not guaranteed a medal, so sign up early to secure yours!

The event will kick off on July 4th in the Theatre Lot at 1st & Elm St, in downtown Wyandotte.

 

Jul
25
Sat
2026
Taylor Running To Honor 5K @ Heritage Park
Jul 25 @ 7:30 am
Taylor Running To Honor 5K @ Heritage Park | Taylor | Michigan | United States

The Running To Honor 5K is a timed, family friendly walk (or run) focused on keeping the memory of our Fallen Soldiers & Veterans alive and reminding others that Freedom is never free. The event will take place on Saturday, July 25th, 2026 inside Heritage Park located at 12111 Pardee Rd, Taylor, MI 48180. The start time of the 5K walk (or run) is 8:00 AM in front of the Sheridan Pavilion. The Kids .5K will start at 7:30 AM.

The theme this year is military Veteran mental health. Every day there are 20 to 22 Veterans losing their battle with PTSD. That is a nice way of saying that they intentionally or unintentionally took their own lives. We are hoping we can educate others in the community about how Veterans go from serving our country to ending their lives way too early and more importantly what everyone can do make a difference in the life of a military Veteran so that tomorrow seems a little brighter for them.

We will also be saying the names of all of our Fallen Soldiers and Fallen Veterans before the 5K and walking (or running) in memory of them.

Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Taylor/RunningToHonor

New Boston Adrenaline Rush 5K – Michigan & Virtual
Jul 25 @ 8:00 am
New Boston Adrenaline Rush 5K - Michigan & Virtual

July 25th at 8 am – register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/NewBoston/AdrenalineRush5KMichigan

Join us for the Adrenaline Rush 5K, a powerful race bringing our community together in Michigan for a special mid-year event – and across the country through our virtual race option.

This isn’t just a run. It’s a movement.

Whether you’re running with us in Michigan or participating virtually from wherever you are, you are part of something bigger. You are standing with patients, honoring warriors we’ve lost, and pushing forward in the fight for better treatments and a cure.

Hosted by the Adrenal Cure Collective, the Adrenaline Rush 5K is dedicated to raising awareness and funding for adrenal cancer – a rare disease that affects just one in a million people, yet carries a devastating impact on patients and families.

Aug
8
Sat
2026
Allen Park 50th Anniversary 5K Run
Aug 8 @ 8:30 am
Allen Park 50th Anniversary 5K Run

Sat, August 8, 2026: Join the Downriver Runners club for a very special 50th Anniversary Allen Park 5K run. This time-honored event is a fast, flat course through the neighborhoods of Allen Park.

Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/AllenPark/AllenPark10K5K

The run starts and finishes at Allen Park Presbyterian Church, 7101 Park Ave., Allen Park, 48101. Proceeds from the event support the Downriver Runner’s annual Tony Mifsud scholarship program, a $1,000 college scholarship for two area high school runners.

We will kick off the morning at 8:30am with an untimed kids fun run followed by a 9:00 am 5K start.

After the race, runners are invited to join us as we announce our overall and age group awards.

Aug
14
Fri
2026
Ecorse & River Rouge Two Cities One Community @ See flyer for event Locations & Times
Aug 14 all-day
Aug
15
Sat
2026
Ecorse & River Rouge Two Cities One Community @ See flyer for event Locations & Times
Aug 15 all-day
Grosse Ile – 24th Annual Simsonian 5K Kick-Off Classic @ Grosse Ile High School
Aug 15 @ 8:30 am
Grosse Ile - 24th Annual Simsonian 5K Kick-Off Classic @ Grosse Ile High School | Grosse Ile Township | Michigan | United States

The 24th Annual Simsonian 5K Kick-Off Classic is scheduled for Saturday morning, August 15, 2026. This year’s race will be even more exciting as the Sims Run will be celebrating 250 years of independence for the USA and Grosse Ile.

Race Details

  • 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk: Starts at 8:30 a.m.
  • 5K Race: Starts at 9:00 a.m.
  • Patriotic Theme: Runners, walkers, and strollers are encouraged to dress in their best patriotic gear.

Legacy – The Simsonian 5K carries on the legacy of beloved GIHS teacher and coach, Steve Sims, who died unexpectedly in 2003 of a dissecting aortic aneurysm. Sims was the winningest coach in Grosse Ile women’s track & field and women’s basketball. As a teacher, he was instrumental in developing strong, independent young women and men.

Support the Cause – All proceeds from the run go to the Grosse Ile Educational Foundation Steve Sims Leadership Scholarship, given to outstanding male and female scholar/athletes.

Register online now: Sign Up Link or sign up on race day!

Race Day Activities:
– Commemorative T-shirts: Available for participants.
– 250 Remembrance: Special activities to honor the occasion.
– D.J. Party: After race celebration with music.
– Prizes: Raffles, medals for age categories three deep, and a special prize for best costume.

Aug
16
Sun
2026
Detroit Head for the Cure @ Belle Isle
Aug 16 @ 9:00 am
Detroit Head for the Cure @ Belle Isle

Head for the Cure is dedicated to making a difference in the fight against brain cancer. Our Beneficiary Partners and Grants program is an essential part of our mission, as it allows us to support various organizations and initiatives that play a crucial role in advancing brain cancer research, providing assistance to patients and caregivers, and raising awareness.

At each of our 5K Run/Walks, we partner with local hospitals and organizations to give back a portion of the funds raised—supporting critical clinical trials, groundbreaking research, and essential programs for patients and caregivers.

Register or donate here: https://impact.headforthecure.org/event/head-for-the-cure-5k-detroit-2026/e737976

Sep
12
Sat
2026
Detroit – Komen Race for the Cure @ William G. Milliken State Park
Sep 12 @ 7:30 am
Detroit - Komen Race for the Cure @ William G. Milliken State Park

We’re excited to bring you the area’s largest running and fundraising weekend in Southeast Michigan on the morning of Saturday, September 12th at William G. Milliken State Park in Detroit, MI.

Come together with friends and family to make a difference and enjoy a vibrant atmosphere filled with motivation and camaraderie. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to support a meaningful cause while enjoying the scenic views of Detroit!

Sep
20
Sun
2026
Detroit – Women Run the D @ Belle Isle State Park
Sep 20 @ 8:00 am
Detroit - Women Run the D @ Belle Isle State Park

Half-Marathon (13.1) • 10K • 5K • Wheelchair/Handcycle – Register here: https://www.womenrunthed.com/

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!

Woodhaven – Mimi’s Mission Hero Walk for Autism @ Woodhaven Recreation Center
Sep 20 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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Sep
26
Sat
2026
Taylor – Annual Relay for Life @ Heritage Park
Sep 26 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Taylor - Annual Relay for Life @ Heritage Park | Taylor | Michigan | United States

More than just a fundraising walk, the American Cancer Society Relay For Life brings together passionate supporters who embody the American Cancer Society vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.

This volunteer-led experience unites communities to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer, and raise funds to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.

Register here: Relay for Life

Oct
4
Sun
2026
Taylor -18th Annual Metro Detroit Share Walk for Remembrance and Hope @ Heritage Park
Oct 4 @ 11:30 am
Taylor -18th Annual Metro Detroit Share Walk for Remembrance and Hope @ Heritage Park

In memory of pregnancy and infant loss. More Information to come.

Oct
15
Thu
2026
Taylor -Wave of Light for Child Remembrance Loss @ Heritage Park
Oct 15 @ 6:00 pm
Taylor -Wave of Light for Child Remembrance Loss @ Heritage Park

Remembering the loss of a child (any age). More information to come!!

Taylor Wave of Light @ Heritage Park
Oct 15 @ 6:00 pm
Oct
17
Sat
2026
Detroit Free Press Marathon
Oct 17 @ 7:00 am – 2:00 pm
Detroit Free Press Marathon @ Detroit | Michigan | United States

We’re one of the few truly international marathon courses in the world! A true showcase of Detroit, the course features iconic neighborhoods like the historic Woodbridge, the District Detroit, Eastern Market, the Dequindre Cut and a finish line at the foot of Campus Martius.

With a wave start, participants are sent off at three-minute intervals beginning at 7 a.m., which eases congestion in those early miles. Groups are based on the projected pace indicated on the registration form, so an accurate response is necessary.

Register here: https://www.freepmarathon.com/

 

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