9 walking events in Ann Arbor, Michigan

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find walking events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

• In Step With Sam 2026! [runsignup.com]
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  Sun, Jun 07, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  Save the date of Sunday, June 7th 2026 for our 3rd annual "In Step With Sam Legacy Run” where we’ll run, walk, and gather to honor and remember Samantha Woll, z"l. Proceeds for the event will go towards The Sam Center (Samantha Woll Center for Jewish Detroit). Registration opens in February 2026!

  3.14 Miles Run Walk

  1320 Baldwin Ave, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48104, United States
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• Ann Arbor Firecracker 5K: Run, Walk, or Ruck [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Jul 04, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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  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,...

  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!

  1 Miles 5k Cycling Fun Run Run Walk

  200 Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48104, United States
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• DART FOR ART [dartforart.org] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Tue, Jul 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM

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  Lace up your shoes and join the excitement of the Dart for Art, an all-inclusive one-mile run/walk in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor. The race starts July 14th, 2026 at 6:00 PM. This year will...

  Lace up your shoes and join the excitement of the Dart for Art, an all-inclusive one-mile run/walk in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor. The race starts July 14th, 2026 at 6:00 PM. This year will feature a point to point race starting at Ingalls Mall and North University and finish on Liberty at Thompson St after a loop around The Diag and sprint down State St.

  The finish line will be conveniently close to The Paint the Town Block pARTy which will follow the race from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM.

  The Dart for Art – Ann Arbor Mile supports the Ann Arbor Street Fair, the Original, a 501c3 Non Profit organization. Your participation helps fund free community arts education programming.

  Wave Start Times

  Participants will be placed in waves based on estimated finish time

  Teal 6:00 PM Kid’s Dash

  Teach your child the love of running at an early age! This is a kick off for the Community/Open Run! The Kids Dash is for children ages 12 and under. No cost for participation. This is a 1/3 mile route that will use the main start and finish lines while skipping the loop around The Diag.

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  Magenta 6:15 PM and 6:30 PM Community/Open Race

  This race is for everyone! It’s great for runners of all ages and experience levels who want to get out and experience an awesome race day atmosphere, strollers are welcome! We will seed runners based on estimated finish time to ensure that runners of all levels have the time they need. Walkers will be placed in the 6:15 wave and faster participants placed in the 6:30 wave. There is no minimum time required for the 6:15 start.

  Orange Featured- 6:45 PM and 7:00 PM(If Needed)

  This is the featured event! Expect some seriously fast times as the top runners attempt to set the new race record and take home a bonus! An expected finish time/pace of 7:30 and below is required to run in this event.

  1 Miles Run Walk

  Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48104, United States
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• Trinity Health Probility Ann Arbor Marathon: 5K • 10K • Half-Marathon • Full Marathon • Marathon Relay • Half-Marathon Walk [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Oct 03, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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  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...

  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!

  3.1 Miles 5k 6.2 Miles 10k 13.1 Miles 26.2 Miles Marathon Relay Run Walk

  209 S Ashley St, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48104, United States
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• Skyline Donut Dash [runsignup.com]
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  Sun, Nov 01, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  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...

  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!!

  1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run Walk

  Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48103, United States
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