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The Mighty Mile is for kids only ages 5 to 14 years old. All runners will receive a T-shirt, Backpack, and a chipped timed accurate mile. Once the runner crosses the finish line they will receive a Mighty Mile Finisher Medal.

The race is part of the Michigan Running Foundation Mighty Mile series put on at several locations in Michigan in an effort to encourage our children to run and stay active. This race located at Dansville High School on Wednesday evening May 27th. We hope to have a fun and challenging event for all the kids to get their summer off to a running and healthy start!

Calling all Elementary and Middle School students: Finish up your school year with a challenging and fun mile and get your Summer off to an active healthy start!

FREE! There is no entry fee to run the Mighty Mile. It is a free race for any child ages 5 to 14 years old.

Online registration only: To participate in the event you must register your child on this site prior to the race. We need to know your child's information before the race so we can issue a bib number for them and have their shirt sizes and other race materials ready for them. There will be no registration available at the race.

Race is limited to the first 200 participants. Register for the race early!

SCHEDULE

Race 1: 6:30pm | 5 - 7 year olds

Race 2: 6:50pm | 8 – 9 year olds

Race 3: 7:10pm | 10 - 11 year olds

Race 4: 7:25pm | 12 - 14 year olds

RESULTS: This race will be electronically timed using the disposable tag system on the bib number. Results will be available immediately after the race and will be posted on this web site.

AWARDS: There are no awards for the race. The purpose of the program is for the runner to challenge themselves to run their best race and start a healthy lifestyle. All of the runners will receive a Mighty Mile medal when they cross the finish line!

COURSE INFORMATION: The start and finish is on the Dansville Track. The first 1/4 mile of the race is on the track, the runners then make a loop on school grounds and finish with a 1/4 mile on the track. It is an ideal course to watch your child run the entire mile while staying in the stands. Feel free to run with your child! We will have members of the Dansville High School Cross Country team along the entire course to offer encouragement and support.

ENTRY FEE: The race is FREE there is no entry fee BUT Registration for the race must be done online on this site prior to the race. There will be no registration available at the race.

PACKET PICK UP: Race day at Dansville High School starting at 5:45 pm.

Bring water for your child. There is not water available at the race.

If you can't make this Mighty Mile but would like your child to run in one click HERE to check out all the Mighty Miles we put on throughout Michigan.

The race is hosted by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION a non profit whose mission is to encourage youth running.

This fun and inspiring race benefits Ainsley's Angels Michigan and Livingston County Special Olympics. This super flat, paved course is great for runners, walkers and wheeled athletes. The course will cover the Howell High School campus with a start and finish on the track/football field.

The mission of Special Olympics Michigan is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics has an ongoing need to raise funds for rental fees at practice facilities, uniforms and to attend games/tournaments.

Ainsley’s Angels celebrates everyone’s ability by pairing runners with riders. Together, the team works to safely accomplish local road races, while having fun. The Angel Athlete-rider is the core of the team and pulls the runner across the finish line with smiles, cheers and immeasurable inspirational spirit. With the health and well-being of the Angel Athlete-rider as of the foremost priority, Ainsley’s Angels provides the equipment to ensure everyone can experience endurance events. Serving as advocates to providing education and participating as active members in our local community, we believe everyone deserves to be included. Funds raised are used to buy specialized racing chairs.

Neither of these charities charge their athletes anything to take part and they survive completely on donations.

Chip timing, post-race snacks, cool swag and raffle prizes will be available. Prizes to the overall male and female winner, everyone is entered into drawings for all other prizes.

Race day sign up is allowed but to guarantee a shirt please sign up by May 18.

Strollers are welcome to take part in the event. Service animals are welcome as well, but please leave all other pets at home.

THE DEADLINE TO GUARANTEE A SHIRT IS May 18th

Looking to add more sponsors to our shirt or more prize sponsors for our giveaway. Hit the contact button if interested in helping out.

A beautiful 5k

through a meadow, the woods

a corn field, an open field

and back again.

Or stroll for 1 mile

through an open meadow.

Food | Music

Now offering on-site parking

Date: Saturday, June 6th - 2026 at 9:00 AM

Location - Family Impact Wellness Center, 9430 W. Grand River Ave., Fowlerville, MI 48836.

Pricing 5k - Early registration $35 until 5/25 includes shirt. $40 from 5/26 through race day

Pricing 1 mile - Early registration $20 until 5/25 includes shirt, $30 from 5/26 through race day

Virtual event - $30, no shirt

T-shirts are guaranteed with entry by 5/25. Sizes Adult and Youth.

Packet pickup - Race day morning starting at 8:00 am

5k Awards:

Top Male and Female

Top Male and Female Grand Master - over 50

Top Male and Female Senior Master - over 60

Top Male and Female 14 and under

Top Male and Female 15 to 19

Top Male and Female 20 to 29

Top Male and Female 30 to 39

Top Male and Female 40 to 49

Top Male and Female 50 to 59

Top Male and Female 60 to 69

Top Male and Female 70 and over

Proceeds - All proceeds go to the Family Impact Centers, a nonprofit organization. It supports a client-choice food pantry, clothing donations, counseling, tutoring, bible studies, parenting classes, health and wellness workshops, grief counseling, holiday food donations, and back-to-school donations for families in our community. For more information, please visit https://www.familyimpactcenters.com/

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

🏋️‍♂️ 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