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Winding through a beautiful Ann Arbor neighborhood near the University of Michigan campus, the tree-lined Burns Park Run loop course has been a favorite of beginner and world-class runners alike.
The Burns Park Run will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2026. It is a long-standing and successful fundraiser, organized and run by volunteers, that supports Burns Park Elementary PTO programs. We are excited to celebrate our 48th anniversary this year.
Known for its family-friendly atmosphere, the Burns Park Run 5K and 10K races annually draw 1,000 to 1,500 runners aged 5 to 90 years, with over 200 elementary school kids running the 5K. For the youngest of participants, there is a separate 1/2 mile Fun Run around the park.
Awards & Medals
ALL FINISHERS of the timed events: 5K (Run and Walk) and 10K will receive a finisher medal at the Burns Park Run. Additional awards will be recognized at the awards ceremony which will take place after the Fun Run at approximately 10am. Awards will be recognized for the following categories:
Top Male, Female and Non-Binary for Top Overall, Masters and Grand Masters winner of the 5K and 10K Run
Top Male, Female and Non-Binary for Top Winner for each Adult Age Group Division of the 5K and 10K Run
1st, 2nd and 3rd place Male, Female and Non-Binary for each Youth Age Division (5 and under through 17 years old) of the 5K and 10K Run
Race T-Shirts
Shirts are OPTIONAL and can be purchased when registering or through the event store on the Run Sign Up website.
Packet Pickup Schedule: TBD
More About the Burns Park Run
The Burns Park Run was started by the PTO as a fundraiser for 6th grade campers in 1979. This Burns Park Elementary fundraiser has grown and symbiotically supported the activities offered by our PTO to its students and their families. Today’s race is headed by volunteer race directors and ~100 volunteers working throughout the year on planning, funding, marketing and staffing the Burns Park Run.
Read more about the storied and unique history of the Burns Park Run in the 2004 press article by marathon legend Doug Kurtis.
🏃♂️ If you're looking for a race that combines self-improvement, solidarity, and discovery, the Probility Ann Arbor Marathon is made for you! Put on your sneakers and choose your distance: 5 km, 10 km, half-marathon or full marathon, there's something for everyone. Shine with your performance while supporting a charitable cause. 🌟
THE PROBILITY ANN ARBOR MARATHON
Take to the scenic streets of Ann Arbor to help E-Race the Stigma with the 16th running of the Trinity Health Probility Ann Arbor Marathon. With a variety of running events that appeal to all ages and abilities, you’ll find that the Ann Arbor Marathon is your ideal fall race event, whether you’re walking your first 5K or running your 50th marathon.
RUN TREE TOWN.
All distance events — marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, 10K, and 5K — start in downtown Ann Arbor at 209 S Ashley St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. Run through the vibrant streets of downtown Ann Arbor, then wind your way through the panoramic University of Michigan campus. The marathon, half-marathon, and 10K courses also encompass stretches along the Huron River and Gallup Park and through Nichols Arboretum before returning to campus and downtown. All races end with a spectacular downtown finish. The Ann Arbor Marathon course is USATF certified and serves as a qualifier for both the Boston and New York Marathons.
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If you’re coming in from out of town, out of state, or out of the country — or even if you live in the Ann Arbor Area — you’ll enjoy discovering Tree Town USA! Ann Arbor features locally owned and operated restaurants and cafes, independent bookstores, theaters, art galleries, and museums (including the University of Michigan Museum of Art), all within reach of the Ann Arbor Marathon. Learn more at VisitAnnArbor.org!
E-RACE THE STIGMA
We are continuing our charity takeover!
In partnership with the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor we are committing all our fundraising efforts to organizations that help and support mental health and/or issues associated with mental health and play an active role in reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness. You will learn about them during registration, and we hope you will choose to support one or many to help E-Race the Stigma!
Join us for Xavier's Race on Saturday, November 1st, 2025. This event is a memorial run dedicated to the inspiring life of Xavier Randolph, who was deeply involved in his community through various extracurricular activities. Amongst those activities, he left an incredible mark on Forged Ministry. He was a beloved counsellor at Pine Hill's boy's camp, he embodied Leadership Cohort, and he was a staple at 'squad nights.' To find out more about these various activities, please visit www.ForgedMinistry.com
Participants of all ages can take part in Xavier's Race, which features a fun 1km run for kids, followed by a 10km and a 5km race. Xavier's passion for running and his commitment to uplifting others will be celebrated through this spirited race, so lace up your running shoes and join us in honoring Xavier’s legacy.
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