One Helluva Ride 2026

🏋️‍♂️ Deficit Deadlift + 5K Hybrid Competition (Run-Only Entry)

Location: Hudson Mills Metropark – Dexter, MI

Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026

Presented by: DefiPlate™

🏃‍♀️ Event Info

This registration is for the 5K Run portion only of the DefiPlate™ Hybrid Strength & Speed Competition.

If you wish to compete in the full hybrid event (Deficit Deadlift + 5K Run), please register separately on Iron Podium:

👉 Register for the Full Hybrid Competition on Iron Podium

The 5K is a USATF-measured course that runs through the scenic Hudson Mills Metropark loop.

All runners will receive official chip timing, individual results, and event placement recognition.

⚙️ Hybrid Competition Overview (for reference)

The full hybrid event challenges athletes to perform two scored disciplines:

Deficit Deadlift (using DefiPlate™ and a stiff bar)

5K Run

Competitors’ rankings are based on a combined 50/50 scoring system, rewarding both strength and endurance.

(Example: a strong deadlifter can still win if they post a solid run time — balance is key.)

📏 5K Course Details

Distance: USATF-certified 5,000 meters (Hudson Mills loop)

Start: Mass start with chip timing

Course Surface: Paved park path, scenic and flat

Rules:

No pacers, bikes, or outside assistance allowed (disability exception)

All participants must finish under their own power

Water stations provided

🏆 Divisions

Open Men’s

Open Women’s

Masters Men’s (55+)

Masters Women’s (55+)

All finishers receive race results and recognition. Division winners will be acknowledged on the event leaderboard.

💡 Want the Full Challenge?

The Hybrid division combines both strength and speed.

To compete in Deficit Deadlift + 5K, sign up here:

👉 Iron Podium Registration – Full Hybrid Competition

🕐 Schedule (Run-Only Participants)

Check-In: 8:30 AM

Start Time: 12:00 pm

Awards Ceremony: Approx. 1:00 pm

🅿️ Parking & Location

Hudson Mills Metropark

8801 N Territorial Rd, Dexter, MI 48130

Standard park entry fees apply.

📞 Contact Information

Questions? Email Jake Ciolino at [email protected]

Follow updates on Instagram: @defiplate

Announcing the inaugural Stomping out Elder Abuse One Step At A Time 5k run/walk. The race will take place on Sunday, June 14th at 8:30 am at Manly Bennet Park in Hamburg. A 5K dedicated to dignity, safety, and respect, organized by Livingston County Catholic Charities.

Pricing: Early Registration $30 until May 31, $35 from June 1st to June 13th. $40 on Race day.

Race Swag: Participants will receive a t-shirt and finishers medal. Shirts are guaranteed with registration thru May 31st, and available as supplies last after that date.

Packet pickup will take place race day morning starting at 7:00 am

Proceeds and donations from the event will support Elder Abuse Prevention programs thru Livingston County Catholic Charities.

The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.

Join us for the 4th Annual H.E.R.O Freedom Run featuring a 1-mile fun run and 5k run/walk on the beautiful cross-country course now being held onsite at Freedom River in Hamburg Township (Down the road from the Hamburg Family Fun Fest). We will kick off with a 1-mile fun run at 6:30 pm and our 5K run/walk at 7pm on a cross-country style course. The funds raised for this event will go toward building a HERO picnic refuge nestled among the trees near Gill Lake at Freedom River. Freedom River is an outdoor recreation facility for veterans and their families to relax, recover, and rejuvenate.

Freedom River, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3, non-profit organization. To learn more please visit www.freedomriver.org

The race will be held on Friday evening, June 19th starting at 6:30 pm.

PRICING: 1 mile run - $25. 5k run/walk - $30.

COURSE: Cross country type course including trails, fields, and slight hills. Race is chipped timed.

PACKET PICKUP: At the registration table on race day (6/19) starting at 5pm.

AWARDS: Medals to all finishers! Trophies to all first-place finishers and overall male and female.

AGE GROUPS: 1 Mile Fun Run: 6 & under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-14 5K Run/walk: 10 & under, 11-17, 18 & over Male and Female, Male and Female overall

REGISTRATION INCLUDES: Commemorative race T-shirt, available as supplies last. Also included in your race packet: Amusement ride VIP passes for Hamburg Family Fun Fest (pack of 3), free parking for the race and goody bags.

PARKING: Available on site.

RESULTS: We will have live results on this site!

The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results will be posted during the race and live on this website.