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• Jul

  25

  Sat
  Woodhouse 5K for New Day

  400 6th Street, Rochester, Michigan, 48307, United States
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  Distance: 2 km from Rochester

  Sat, Jul 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM

  Lace up your shoes for families facing cancer!

  Spend a Saturday morning with us in Downtown Rochester as we run to benefit Michigan families facing cancer. This chip-timed 5K welcomes walkers and runners of all ability levels.

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• Aug

  29

  Sat
  Summer Sizzler- Ann Arbor

  TBD, Auburn Hills, Michigan, 48380, United States
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  Distance: 9.3 km from Rochester

  Sat, Aug 29, 2026 at 7:00 AM

  Join us for the annual Summer Sizzler 5k/10k/15k! A fun summer event that is perfect for the whole family.

  The fun includes -

  • Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal

  • Chip-timing with live results and awards

  • Free photos

  • Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line

  • FREE Kona Ice

  • Plenty of fun!

  Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!

  Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

  *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!

  • 5k/10k/15K registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal!

  • 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

  • The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

  *Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

  Please note a $10 parking fee is required to enter the park, unless you have an RSU Annual Pass

  🏁🏅Create a team, or join an existing team during registration. Once 4 people have registered on that team, all team members will be refunded $5, once ten people register another $5 will be refunded for a total of $10!

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• Sep

  12

  Sat
  Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer Foundation Glow Run

  7171 Auburn Rd, Utica, Michigan, 48317, United States
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  Distance: 8.4 km from Rochester

  Sat, Sep 12, 2026 at 7:45 PM

  Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer Foundation's

  15th Annual Glow Run

  Saturday, September 12, 2026

  Jimmy John's Field

  Glow in the dark with us as we raise funds to help empower young adults to restart their lives after cancer diagnosis through adventure-based activities.

  This is an outdoor run/walk starting at Jimmy John's Field in Utica, traveling primarily through River Bends Park before finishing behind home plate back at Jimmy John's Field.

  Jimmy John's Field will open at 5:00pm for event participants. The race will start at dusk (approximately between 7:30pm and 7:45pm).

  Participants should plan to be parked and inside Jimmy John's Field by 7:00pm. Police officers will be closing part of Auburn Road to ensure the safety of our participants.

  There will be multiple options for participants to pick up their race materials (e.g., event shirt and bib number)

  Early Packet Pickup will be Thursday, September 10th, at Hanson's Running Shop located at 8409 Hall Road, Utica, MI 48317 from 3-8pm.

  Event day check available at Jimmy John's Field starting at 5:00pm

  Important to note, due to order timing and inventory constraints, registration MUST be complete by Thursday, August 28, 2026, at 11:59pm EST to receive an event shirt. If you do not register by this date, you will not receive an event shirt. We apologize for the condensed timeframe and appreciate your understanding!

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• Sep

  27

  Sun
  The Golden Grizzlies Festival of Races

  Rochester Hills, Michigan, 48309, United States
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  Distance: 6.1 km from Rochester

  Sun, Sep 27, 2026 at 9:10 AM

  The Golden Grizzlies Festival of Races is an event for all ages and abilities! Join us as we run a scenic loop through Oakland University's campus and finish with a lap on the Elaine Leigh track facility! We will be holding a 5k run/walk and a 10k run with medals and t-shirts for all participants. Proceeds from the race will go to benefit the Oakland University Cross Country and Track and Field programs.

  STARTING TIMES:

  9:10 am - Kids Run/Walk (meant for ages 10 and under)

  9:30 am - 5K run/walk and 10K Run

  PACKET PICKUP: Packet Pickup on race morning only. Packet pickup open from 7:30-9:00 at race site.

  AWARDS: Each finisher of the 5k and 10k will receive a race t-shirt and a medal. Kids run participants will receive a ribbon for finishing one lap of the OU track! Kids race will start and finish inside the OU track facility.

  This year, Hansons Running Shop will be awarding gift certificates to the top finishers in the following categories:

  10k

  Top Three Overall Men and Women

  $250

  $150

  $100

  Masters Overall Man and Woman

  $150

  5k

  Top Three Overall Men and Women

  $150

  $100

  $50

  Masters Overall Man and Woman

  $100

  $15 for Oakland University students using their oakland.edu email address. Students who get 3 friends to sign up with their unique registration code will be refunded $10 as well.

  New Medals for 2026!!

  **Stay tuned for our 2026 medal reveal!

  Introducing our new medal series! Our medals this year will feature the gorgeous Elliot Tower. Elliot Tower will be the first of a multi-year series of medals featuring different parts of our beautiful campus here at Oakland University! Learn more about the Elliot Tower here: https://www.oakland.edu/elliott-tower/

  POST RUN FESTIVITIES:

  Please stick around after your run or walk and visit our sponsor tents and enjoy some music. We will also have Rootless Coffee with a coffee truck on site for that extra energy boost!

  Corporate/Open Team Races:

  We will have a 5k team race for Corporate, Open, and Oakland University Department runners.

  We plan to award the first place team in each event. Scoring will be based on individual age group placings. Only your top 5 runners will be configured into the scoring. We will have the results posted on our race website after the competition.

  For those of you in charge of creating corporate teams, you will have to create a corporate team in the corporate section on our website. You will be able to customize your settings for payment. You will put your teams together in the groups/teams section as well under “corporate teams.” If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out!

  SPECIAL ALUMNI BIB:

  Just like in 2025, the first 350 alumni to sign up will receive a special gold race bib!

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• Oct

  04

  Sun
  Neighborhood House Scare Away Hunger 5K | 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

  Rochester Hills, Michigan, 48307, United States
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  Distance: 1.7 km from Rochester

  Sun, Oct 04, 2026 at 9:00 AM

  Join us on Sunday, October 5, 2025! Help Neighborhood House "Scare Away Hunger" by participating in this one-of-a-kind fun run/walk! Scare Away Hunger is a unique, annual event that adds a creative twist to a traditional running event, while helping our community! Participants are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes!* Proceeds from this event will help our neighbors with food insecurity and during times of hardship. Whether you are a casual walker or a running enthusiast, join us in helping in Neighborhood House envision a community of neighbors helping neighbors on the path of self-sustainability.

  5K Run/Walk | $40/runner - you will receive

  • professional timing

  • runner bib,

  • T-shirt,

  • medal,

  • finish line snacks

  • NEW THIS YEAR - Pancake Breakfast

  Family Fun Run/Walk | $15/person - you will receive:

  • Runner bib

  • Participation award

  • Finish line snacks

  • NEW THIS YEAR - Pancake Breakfast

  **Strollers welcome (will be staged in back of pack).

  Spectator Pancake Breakfast | $5/person - you will receive:

  • Pancake breakfast

  Packet Pick-Up Times:

  Thursday, October 2nd: 1PM-4PM

  Friday, October 3rd: 5PM-7PM

  Pick-Up Location: Neighborhood House Main Office | 1720 South Livernois | Rochester

  October 5th - Race Day Times:

  On-site Packet Pick Up 8:00-9:30

  Family Fun Run starts 9:00 am

  Children's activities available after Family Fun Run

  5k Run/Walk starts 9:30 am

  As you lace up for our 5K/family fun run, remember to bring a can of food with you on race day. Your donation will help stock the shelves of the Neighborhood House Food Pantry. One small can makes a big difference – let's turn our steps into sustenance for those who need it most. Together, we can outrun hunger!

  • Participants are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes! Costumes must be family-friendly and may not be obstructive, offensive, objectionable or violent.

  Costumes may not contain any weapons that resemble or could easily be mistaken for an actual weapon.

  Costumes may not contain sharp objects, pointed objects or materials.

  Costumes may not drag on the ground

  The race takes place rain or shine. Only severe weather and/or lightning will result in delay or cancelation

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