23 events in Detroit, Michigan

Join the Movement and register today: The 1st Annual Hustle for Homes 5K

Get ready to hustle! Whether you're chasing a personal best or enjoying a morning stroll, help us turn miles into homes and lace up your sneakers for a cause! We are thrilled to announce the First Annual Hustle for Homes, a timed 5K run/walk dedicated to supporting Community & Home Supports (CHS).

Every step you take helps CHS provide essential housing services and stability to those in our community. Whether you're a competitive runner or a casual stroller, come out and move for a mission. Visit chsinc.org to learn more about our mission.

Event Details

• When: Saturday, July 11th

• Time: Race starts at 9:00 AM

• Where: Dequindre Cut Freight Yard, Detroit

Stay for the Fun

The finish line is just the beginning! After the race, stick around to enjoy the best of Detroit’s riverfront district:

• Relax at the Freight Yard beer & wine garden: We’re requesting an early opening of the beer and wine garden for our participants and guests.

• Explore Eastern Market: Take a post-race stroll through the historic market.

• Hit the Riverfront: Enjoy a scenic walk along one of the city's most beautiful landmarks.

• Dine Local: Refuel at one of the many excellent restaurants just steps away from the course.

Your Impact: Turning Miles into Milestones

When you participate, you aren’t just finishing a race—you’re helping neighbors in Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park cross the finish line into stable housing.

Housing is the first step, but stability is the journey: Your contribution ensures no one has to walk that path alone. Funds raised provide more than just a roof; they provide the foundation for a fresh start. Your support directly funds:

• Essential Documentation: Obtaining IDs, Social Security cards, and birth certificates.

• Move-in Costs: Covering fees and deposits that often stand in the way of a new home.

• Home & Life Essentials

• Household Necessities: Providing items to turn a house into a home.

• Daily Support: Funding transportation passes and school supplies.

• Long-Term Stability: Wraparound Services: We provide counseling and support services to ensure lasting independence.

Pricing & Registration

The earlier you sign up, the more you save or run for free! Check out details during registration.

• Early Bird: $35 (Now through June 27)

• Standard: $40 (June 28 – July 10)

• Race Day: $45 - Registration is online only

Race Swag

• T-Shirts: Register by June 27 to guarantee your commemorative race shirt (available in Adult and Youth sizes).

• Finishers Medals: The first 250 registrants are guaranteed to receive a custom 1st Annual Hustle for Homes medal!

Awards & Timing

Awards will be presented to:

• Top 3 Overall: Male and Female winners.

• Age Group Winners: 1st place Male and Female in the following categories:

• 14 & Under | 15–19 | 20–29 | 30–39 | 40–49 | 50–59 | 60–69 | 70+

The race is professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results will be updated live and posted right here on this website.

Race Day Schedule

• Packet Pickup: Starts at 7:30 AM near the Dequindre Cut Freight Yard.

• Race Start: 9:00 AM sharp.

Navigate along the top of the page to the Course Map, Information on how you can Run for FREE, and FAQs.

In our 13th year, this event is a great option for people of all abilities. Come enjoy a family-friendly event with a small local food expo, mariachi dancers and other local flavor options as we celebrate our community here in Detroit's Mexicantown! And kids can dress up as their favorite superhero and do the short, untimed run to be part of the festivities too! Walk or run, we're happy to have you! Proceeds go to support personal care and learning needs for our most vulnerable neighbors!

Registration fee increases on 7/18 and closes digitally on the Tuesday prior to the event.

Walk-in Registration on race day is also an option with an additional increase in pricing! Register sooner than later and save some cabbage!!

Race day registration and pick-up opens at 800am.

Come Race the 313!

Get ready to lace up and celebrate everything that makes Southeast Michigan’s running scene unforgettable! Run the 313 5K isn’t just a race—it’s a full community experience, hosted in Detroit’s Palmer Park by Trivium Racing and WeRun313. This fast, flat, USATF-certified course is built for everyone: Seasoned runners chasing a PR, first-timers stepping up to the start line, families with strollers, and kids soaking up the race-day magic.

And the celebration doesn’t end when you cross the finish line. Stick around and enjoy the post-race hype—music, community vibes, recovery and cool-down opportunities, and all the energy you’ve come to expect from WeRun313 and Trivium’s biggest Detroit event of the year. Plus: custom race swag, great awards, and plenty of reasons to hang out with your people.

Don’t miss out on one of Detroit’s most uplifting race-day traditions. Let’s make 2026 the best year yet!

Run the 313 5K is the 4th race in the 6-race Trivium Michigan Mega Medal Series!

Register for six great Trivium Racing races at once! Race in-person or virtually, earn your medals, and at the end of the year your six medals combine to form one giant Mega Medal! Save BIG on your 2026 racing by registering for the series. Races include:

• Prove It 5K & 10K: April 18

• Trenton Summerfest Half Marathon, 8K, & 5K: June 27

• Dearborn Decades 5K: August 9

• Run the 313 5K: August 22

• Growler Gallop Atwater 10 Mile & 5K: September 27

• Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon & 7.5 Miler: November 27

The Alkebu-Lan Village is a, family friendly event in partnership with the KJP Foundation. It brings us together to celebrate health, unity, and purpose. Our goal is to raise financial support for the programs that are near and dear to us!

A timed 5k run/walk and 1 mile run/walk on Saturday, September 19th, 2026. Race day registration and check-in starts at 7:30.

The race will start at the Alkebu-Lan Village I-94 Industrial Park, 7701 Harper Avenue, Detroit, MI 48213.

The start time of the 5K is 9:00 AM.

DETROIT WOMEN'S HALF MARATHON • 10K • 5K

The Detroit Women’s Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K event was created by women for women. All women, of all ages, of all abilities. First-time racers and experienced marathoners. The young and the young at heart. Join your sisters and celebrate your strength, your beauty, your inner grace… everything that makes you the goddess you are! The Detroit Women’s Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K is walker-friendly!

Growler Gallop Atwater 10 Mile & 5K – Detroit’s Fall Brewery Race

Start and finish at Atwater Brewery and experience one of Detroit’s most iconic fall races—the 12th Annual Growler Gallop Atwater 10 Mile & 5K! This race combines the energy of downtown Detroit, the beauty of the Detroit Riverwalk and Belle Isle, and the unbeatable atmosphere of finishing at a brewery with friends, family, and the running community.

Whether you’re chasing a personal best in the USATF-certified 10 Mile, running your first Detroit 5K, or walking and pushing a stroller, Growler Gallop Atwater offers a course and celebration for everyone.

Course Details

• 10 Mile: A USATF-certified course along the Detroit Riverwalk and around Belle Isle, offering fast, scenic miles and a true Detroit running experience.

• 5K: A flat, fast course along the Riverwalk with a turnaround just before the Belle Isle Bridge. This race is walker- and stroller-friendly, making it ideal for all ages and paces.

• Virtual Option: Run from anywhere and still earn your medal, hoodie, and your fifth piece of the Trivium Mega Medal.

What You Get

All regular participants in Growler Gallop Atwater 10 Mile & 5K receive:

• A cozy Growler Gallop hoodie

• A custom finisher medal—part of the Trivium Michigan Mega Medal Series

• A post-race beer ticket good for Atwater craft beer (21+)

• Chip timing by Trivium Racing

• Race-day photography

• Pacers for the 10 Mile, provided by Beast Pacing (TBD for 2026)

There's also an economy registration option. Skip the hoodie, medal, and beer ticket and save some cash!

Why Run Growler Gallop?

• A true Detroit fall race starting and finishing at Atwater Brewery

• Scenic courses on the Detroit Riverwalk and Belle Isle

• Cozy participant hoodie and collectible medal

• Post-race celebration with craft beer and food at Atwater Brewery

• Pacers for the 10 Mile to help you stay on track

• Cash prizes and unique growler awards

• A welcoming atmosphere for both competitive runners and first-timers

Club Perks & Community Competition

Running with a group? Clubs with 12 or more members registered two weeks from race day unlock exclusive race-day perks like a team tent in the Club Village, club-only porta potties, and packets delivered to your tent. All clubs, regardless of size, are entered into the club competition, where every finisher earns points (10 Mile finishes = double points).

Part of the Trivium Michigan Mega Medal Series

Growler Gallop Atwater is the 5th race in the 6-race Trivium Michigan Mega Medal Series. Complete all six races to earn medals that connect into one massive Mega Medal.

2026 Michigan Mega Medal races include:

• Prove It 5K & 10K – April 18 - Milford, MI

• Trenton Summerfest Half Marathon, 8K, & 5K – June 27 - Trenton, MI

• Dearborn Decades 5K – August 9 - Dearborn, MI

• Run the 313 5K – August 22 - Detroit, MI

• Growler Gallop Atwater 10 Mile & 5K – September 27 - Detroit, MI

• Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon & 7.5 Miler – November 27 - Commerce Township, MI

Charity Partner – The Agape Project

The 2026 charity partner is The Agape Project, a local nonprofit that provides inclusive racing opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Their athletes compete in specially designed racing chairs, pushed by volunteer runners, so they can experience the same excitement and triumph of crossing the finish line. Donations can be made during registration or directly to support their mission.

Register today for Growler Gallop Atwater 10 Mile & 5K on Sunday, September 27, 2026 and experience one of Detroit’s most beloved fall races!

Join us for a scenic 5k run or walk at the beautiful Detroit Riverwalk! Our 5th annual Set the PACE 5K supports PACE Southeast Michigan's mission to help older adults live safely and independently in their homes and communities. Your participation will make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors in Southeast Michigan. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enjoy the outdoors while supporting a great cause!

What does my 5K packet include?

All participants who registered by Friday, Oct 9, 2026, will receive a t-shirt and a race bib. Participants will also receive a medal at the finish line. Virtual participants will receive a medal in their race packet. T-shirts cannot be guaranteed if registered after Oct 9, 2026.

Race Details

• This is a timed, out-and-back 5K course on the riverwalk that runs through Milliken State Park.

• One water station will be provided on the course at the turnaround at approximately the 1-mile mark

• Although we love our furry friends at PACE Southeast Michigan, we ask that you please leave your personal pets/dogs at home for the safety and comfort of our runners and volunteers.

• This event is non-refundable and will occur rain or shine.

Awards

Awards will be provided to the first three male and female finishers, and to runners in each of the following age groups:

• 15 and under

• 16 - 30

• 31 - 45

• 46 - 60

• 61 and up