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Wolverines Walk for Reproductive Justice 5k is a fun run/walk hosted by the student organization Lunar Doula Support Network at the University of Michigan. This event is in collaboration with a local organization, Birth Detroit, that works towards reproductive justice. Birth Detroit is a community birth center that works towards safe, equitable, and culturally relevant healthcare for all. Our goal is to bring together a community that supports and works towards reproductive health, rights, and justice with various reproductive health student organizations on campus and community members. This event is for open to all who would like to support reproductive justice! Participants can partake in fun activities after completing the 5k. Light refreshments will be provided for participants! Sign up by March 23rd to get a free t-shirt!
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.
Kick off your Fourth of July the Epic Races way: join us in downtown Ann Arbor on the 4th of July for our classic Firecracker 5K: Run, Walk, or Ruck! Our 3.1-mile course gets underway at a truly red, white, and blue locale: the intersection of Liberty and 4th... where else would you start a race on the 4th of July? Racers then loop around downtown and come in for a spectacular star-spangled finish in front of thousands of spectators.
2025 Schedule of Events:
6:30 AM — Packet Pick-Up and Race-Day Registration open
7:45 AM — Packet Pick-Up and Race-Day Registration close
7:47 AM — Hot dog eaters to the stage
7:50 AM — Pacers to line up
7:52 AM — Remarks
7:55 AM — Nation Anthem
8:00 AM — 200-meter Kids’ Dash
8:05 AM — Ruckers Start
8:08 AM — Hot Dog Eating
8:10 AM — 5K Start
8:20 AM — 1 Mile Fun Run Start
Add an all-American angle to your outing by opting for one of our 3 special holiday divisions:
☆It's Back for 2026☆
Rucking Division: Rucking is simply walking or hiking while carrying a weighted rucksack or backpack. It is a staple of military training, as soldiers must be able to carry weapons, food and other supplies for long distances. Embrace an even HEAVIER challenge when you sign up for the Ruck Division.
The Flag Carrying Division: Participants in this patriotic category will run or walk their 5K proudly bearing a mounted 3 x 5 American flag from start to finish.
Hot Dog Eating Division: It’s simply not the Fourth of July without hot dogs, and those who choose this challenge — up to 20 competitors — will try to chow down on four dogs in 76 seconds, then get their 5K underway. Consider it our version of the world-famous Nathan’s Hot-Dog Eating Contest, which is held annually in New York City every Independence Day.
Don't have the time for 5K? Try our timed 1-Mile Fun Run! A fun, friendly course awaits runners and walkers of all ages who want to show their Firecracker fervor but with a little less mileage. Whether you choose to make it competitive or relaxed, enjoy this frolic through downtown on the 4th of July!
Our littlest firecrackers are invited to make a bang all their own in our Kids’ 200-Meter Dash. Open to competitors ages 8 and under, our Kids’ Dash offers children the opportunity soar like eagles down Liberty Street, completing their race at the same finish line as Mom or Dad!
Kids can continue celebrating Independence Day at the corner of State and William, where they can take part in the Epic Races float in the Ann Arbor Jaycees' 4th of July parade (accompanied by a parent or guardian)!
The Firecracker 5K is walker friendly!
Sunglasses and medals for all participants in all divisions!
Zero Waste
The event is a Leave No Trace event. Learn more about our race-day recycling and composting efforts here. Want more information about running a great race and leaving no trace? Click here to visit Happy Planet Running!
Lace up your running shoes and bring your appetite for fun! The Donut Dash 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run are back for its fourth year to support Skyline High School Athletics. This family-friendly 5K race winds through the Skyline campus and surrounding neighborhoods, offering a perfect mix of fitness, community spirit, and sweet rewards. The Fun Run, for the 12-under crowd, is a mile around the Skyline track, paced by members of the Skyline Cross Country team.
Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual jogger, or just in it for the donuts, this event has something for everyone!
What Makes the Donut Dash Special?
Fresh Washtenaw Dairy donuts waiting at the finish line
Unique donut trophies for top 5K finishers
Medals for all Fun Run participants
A welcoming atmosphere for runners, walkers, and families of all ages
All proceeds support Skyline High School athletics
Coffee truck provided by Bearclaw Coffee
Pricing for Fun Run
$10 until 8/31
$15 from 9/1 to 10/31
NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION
Last day to order race t-shirt is 9/30
Register Early for 5K Discounted Pricing!
$15 until 7/31
$20 from 8/1 to 8/31
$25 from 9/1 to 9/30 (last day to order a race t-shirt)
$30 from 10/1 to 10/14
$35 from 10/15 to 10/31
NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION
Special pricing for K-12 students and Skyline staff and coaches is offered.
A Family Package (unlimited members in the same household) is available for $80 until 9/30. Select "Multi-Person Pricing" during registration to take advantage of this discount.
The Details
Race t-shirts are optional and can be purchased for $10 when registering before 9/30/2026.
NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION.
Race Day check-in opens at 8:30am at the Skyline High School visitor parking lot (see image below). You do not need to check-in on race day if using either early check-in time.
Early check-in times: (see image below for location)
Thursday 10/29 from 5-7pm at the Skyline Athletic entrance near the student parking lot
Saturday 10/31 from 11am-1pm at the Skyline Track
Fun Run starts at 9:00am at the Skyline Track.
5K starts at 9:30am at the Skyline Track.
5K route: See image below or https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6637161905
Strollers are allowed in the 5K. However, the course does have an elevation change, so we ask participants to make sure they do not impede other runners. Please consider your start positioning based on your race pace.
Please park in the Student Parking Lot (see image below).
Questions? Contact the Skyline Athletic Booster Club at [email protected]
Register now and be part of one of Ann Arbor’s sweetest traditions!
Go Eagles!!
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