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2026 Palmer Park Event Series: 8K, 5K, 1 Mile Run & Walk
Sunday, June 14th 2026
Welcome Home Wellness Alliance is proud to present our 5th Annual Palmer Park 8K, 5K & 1 Mile Run & Walk Event Series + Outdoor Yoga. This annual pride-themed event is in support of the People for Palmer Park, a local non-profit organization, committed to furthering the preservation, revitalization, and viability of Palmer Park, and Ruth Ellis Center, our neighbors dedicated to providing trauma-informed services for lesbian, and gay, bi-attractional, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ+) youth, and young adults, with an emphasis on young people of color, experiencing homelessness, involved in the child welfare system, and/or experiencing barriers to health and wellbeing.
Please join us for a community celebration of running, yoga, Pride Month and uplifting neighborhood Detroit Parks on Sunday, June 8th!
Event Details
Event Day Schedule:
6:30 AM - 8:00 AM: Check-In & Packet Pickup
8:00 AM: Opening Ceremony
8:15 AM: 1 Mile Begins
8:45 AM: 8K and 5K Begins
10:00 AM: Yoga Session
11:00AM: End of Event
Location - Meet us at:
Palmer Park
1121 Merrill Plaisance Street
Detroit, MI 48203
Early Packet Pick Up:
Saturday, June 13th: 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Welcome Home Yoga & Wellness
6375 W. 7 Mile Rd.
Ste. 103
Detroit, MI 48221
*** 8K & 5K Registration includes Shirt, Medal, BIB & Interactive Online Media. 1 Mile Fun Run includes Medal, Bib, Interactive Online Media, and w/wo a shirt based on your choice. All Virtual Registration packets will be mailed after the event.
Please note: Shirts and medals are not guaranteed for registrants past May 11th due to national supply chain issues.
Join us for the 8th Annual 1.975 Walk/Run!
On Saturday, June 27th, 2026, the Lambda Theta Alpha Foundation will host our annual 1.975 Walk/Run in Detroit, Michigan. We would like to invite you all to support the LTA Foundation by registering for the in-person run. If you cannot attend in person, you can also participate in the virtual race or a local micro-event where you can run, walk, treadmill, or bike at any time from anywhere. All ages are welcome to participate, so bring a friend, significant other, or the whole family to support a good cause! All funds raised will enable us to advance our community via education and natural disaster relief.
Event Information
Runners will meet on Saturday, June 27th, at 7:00 AM ET at the site of the LTA Convention on the Detroit Riverwalk. Once you arrive, locate our LTA Foundation volunteer to check in. They will verify that you have completed a waiver and release of liability. All runners are required to meet with the check-in volunteer to participate in the run. Please note that this is an untimed race.
Timeline
7:00 AM: Arrival of Runners
7:10 AM: Opening Remarks & Warm Up
7:15 AM: Run Kick Off
8:00 AM: End of Run
Safety
Your safety is our number one priority. Complete the run safely and responsibly. Along the route, we will have volunteers posted to assist you. Do not hesitate to ask them for support. In addition, we will have volunteers completing the run alongside our registrants. They will follow behind the group to ensure everyone is safely moving through the course. If you have any issues and a route guide is not nearby, move toward the back of the group to locate the volunteer for support.
Our run will be 1.975 miles long. You are responsible for your physical well-being. Listen to your body and move at your own pace. We will have water and snacks available so you can stay hydrated. We encourage you to check the weather and dress appropriately.
Registration Information
Registration will open in March 1st, 2026 and close on Friday, June 26, 2026.
Registration Tier 2 will give you the Tier 1 merchandise item plus a 2026 1.975 Walk/Run medal.
While supplies last. See Merchandise Disclosure below.
Registration Tier 3 will give you all Tier 2 merchandise items plus an exclusive 2026 1.975 Walk/Run t-shirt and a special gift.
While supplies last. See Merchandise Disclosure below.
** Members of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. will also be able to register in person at the National Convention in Detroit, MI.
Merchandise Distribution
Participants who register by Wednesday, April 30th, 2026, at 10:00 PM ET will receive the merchandise before the 1.975 Walk/Run. In-person runners will collect their merchandise one day before the 1.975 Walk/Run in Detroit, MI. Packet pick-up will occur at the LTA National Convention. Virtual participants will receive the merchandise by mail.
All participants who register after Wednesday, April 30th, 2026, at 10:00 PM ET will receive the merchandise after the 1.975 Walk/Run by mail.
Merchandise Disclosure
The LTA Foundation has a limited number of 1.975 Walk/Run medals, shirts, and gifts. All items are issued to registrants on a first-come, first-served basis. Once the inventory is exhausted, no additional medals, shirts, or gifts will be given to registrants.
Raffle Tickets
All participants and supporters will have the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets at $10.00 each. Raffle tickets will allow you to win a gift basket. Raffle tickets may be purchased through Friday, June 26th, 2026, at 10:00 PM ET. Stay tuned for details on the gift baskets!
Questions
If you have any questions, please review our Frequently Asked Questions or contact the 1.975 Walk/Run Committee at [email protected].
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
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
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