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Playmakers Autumn Classic, presented by Shaheen Cadillac, is a celebration of movement, community, and the beauty of fall. Whether you’re racing, or taking it all in at your own pace, this event is about coming together to enjoy an active morning with crisp air. Join friends, family, and others to embrace the season and enjoy this local course.
There is something for everyone, including the:
8K Run/Walk (4.97 miles)
3K Run (1.86 miles)
3K Walk (1.86 miles)
Free Kids Races (100m & 1000m options)
Official timing and results
Refreshments, including hot soup!
Lace up your running shoes and join us for an inaugural and unforgettable autumn adventure through the scenic trails of Orion Oaks County Park! The Rooted Half Marathon & 5k offers an experience for every skill level, from seasoned trail runners to first-time 5k participants to someone out for a supported hike. Enjoy the stunning fall backdrop as you are immersed in the natural surroundings so lush you would think you are in a northern Michigan forest and not an urban area! The course features well-maintained, multi-use trails that wind through wooded and grassy areas, offering a mix of flat to gently rolling terrain suitable for all abilities.
Whether you're pushing for a personal best or enjoying a leisurely hike, you'll find the perfect challenge. And you don't have to go it alone—5K runners can sign up for the Doggie Division and bring your leashed dog to share in the fun!
After you cross the finish line, celebrate your accomplishment with a truly great finisher award that will serve as a memento of your epic fall run.
RUN WITH YOUR PACK
Have more fun and share the experience with family and friends! During registration you will be given the opportunity to join or create a PACK which is a social group. PACKS can span across any race distance, onsite or virtual.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
7:30 AM onsite registration and packet pick-up
9:00 AM Half Marathon start
9:15 AM 5K start
9:20 AM 5K Doggie Division start
WHO LET THE DOGS OUT
Please note: This is a dog park with dog pens. The race start and finish area will be inside one of the dog pens that opens onto the park trail system. Dogs MUST be leashed at all times while in the event staging area. There will be a couple of pens at the park which will be open to off leash dogs. Dogs must also stay on leash while on the trails. The only place during the event where your dog can be off leash are the OPEN dog pens. For the safety of all participants and dogs please adhere to this directive.
5K Run/Walk Doggie Division
This division will receive a swag item for their pet! A custom bandana and dog biscuit. This division will be capped at 50 pups
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RACE SWAG
Choose from a cozy crewneck sweatshirt or trucker hat. Or get crazy and snag both items!
Love the race but can't be with us on race day?
Register for the The Rooted Virtual Half Marathon or the 5K Run/Walk and get all the same swag! Choose your own route and time to run! Packet mailing is included in entry fee.
Packet Pick Up and Event Day Registration:
Early Packet Pick Up will take place on Saturday 9/26/26 (Location & Time TBD)
Event day packet pick up and in-person registration will begin at 8:00 am at the Beverly Park Pavillion on the day of the event 9/27/26 - Check, Cash, or Venmo accepted.
T-shirts are available for in-person pick up only and cannot be mailed.
Please leave ample time to stand in line and collect your number and shirt.
Parking:
Event Shirts:
Awards:
Top three Male and Female 9 years and Under (1 Mile)
Top three Male and Female 10-14 (1 Mile)
Overall Male and Female (5K) (each will receive a $50 Hanson’s Gift Card)
Top Male and Female student from each BPS school (5K and 1 Mile)
Age group awards for the 5K:
The Golden Grizzlies Festival of Races is an event for all ages and abilities! Join us as we run a scenic loop through Oakland University's campus and finish with a lap on the Elaine Leigh track facility! We will be holding a 5k run/walk and a 10k run with medals and t-shirts for all participants. Proceeds from the race will go to benefit the Oakland University Cross Country and Track and Field programs.
STARTING TIMES:
9:10 am - Kids Run/Walk (meant for ages 10 and under)
9:30 am - 5K run/walk and 10K Run
PACKET PICKUP: Packet Pickup on race morning only. Packet pickup open from 7:30-9:00 at race site.
AWARDS: Each finisher of the 5k and 10k will receive a race t-shirt and a medal. Kids run participants will receive a ribbon for finishing one lap of the OU track! Kids race will start and finish inside the OU track facility.
This year, Hansons Running Shop will be awarding gift certificates to the top finishers in the following categories:
10k
Top Three Overall Men and Women
$250
$150
$100
Masters Overall Man and Woman
$150
5k
Top Three Overall Men and Women
$150
$100
$50
Masters Overall Man and Woman
$100
$15 for Oakland University students using their oakland.edu email address. Students who get 3 friends to sign up with their unique registration code will be refunded $10 as well.
New Medals for 2026!!
**Stay tuned for our 2026 medal reveal!
Introducing our new medal series! Our medals this year will feature the gorgeous Elliot Tower. Elliot Tower will be the first of a multi-year series of medals featuring different parts of our beautiful campus here at Oakland University! Learn more about the Elliot Tower here: https://www.oakland.edu/elliott-tower/
POST RUN FESTIVITIES:
Please stick around after your run or walk and visit our sponsor tents and enjoy some music. We will also have Rootless Coffee with a coffee truck on site for that extra energy boost!
Corporate/Open Team Races:
We will have a 5k team race for Corporate, Open, and Oakland University Department runners.
We plan to award the first place team in each event. Scoring will be based on individual age group placings. Only your top 5 runners will be configured into the scoring. We will have the results posted on our race website after the competition.
For those of you in charge of creating corporate teams, you will have to create a corporate team in the corporate section on our website. You will be able to customize your settings for payment. You will put your teams together in the groups/teams section as well under “corporate teams.” If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out!
SPECIAL ALUMNI BIB:
Just like in 2025, the first 350 alumni to sign up will receive a special gold race bib!
OUR TRADITIONAL 5K & 1M RACES ARE BACK!
ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation is excited to announce our 13th Annual RunTough event, which will be held both virtually and in person at Saline High School's Hornet Stadium in the afternoon on SUNDAY, September 27, 2026. RunTough is the foundation’s longest-running event, and due to popular demand we are bringing back our traditional 5K & 1M races in Saline!
The 13th Annual RunTough will have all of the following ways to participate:
RETURNING RACE FORMATS FOR THE SALINE LOCAL EVENT! — We are back to our traditional 5K road race through the Saline High School Campus and Chad's neighborhood next door, along with our 1M Fun Run that is an out and back along Campus Drive.
FAMILY FUN ZONE (LOCAL ONLY) — Come for the races, stay for the Family Fun Zone featuring kids games and activities in the main Hornet Stadium this year!
TOT SPRINT (LOCAL ONLY) — We will once again host the adorable Tot Sprint on the main Hornet Stadium football field at 3:15pm for our toddler crowd!
VIRTUAL 5K WITH OR WITHOUT A SHIRT — You can register for our virtual race with or without a shirt. You choose the date, the time, and the location to run, walk, or do the activity of your choice (or not — we won't tell!). If you register for a shirt, we'll mail you a race packet. VIRTUAL REGISTRATIONS AFTER 9/2/26 WILL NOT RECEIVE THEIR PACKETS IN THE MAIL UNTIL OCTOBER!
ADDITIONAL EFFORTS — For more information about efforts being led by our Family Partners as well as other families affected by pediatric brain cancer, please go to www.chadtough.org/runtough. Information for these efforts will be updated as it becomes available.
Packet pickup for the local Saline event will be Friday, Sept 25, from 12-6pm at the ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation office in Saline (201 W. Michigan Ave) or starting at 1pm on event day at Hornet Stadium.
Please note that NO DOGS are permitted at this event!
HISTORY OF RUNTOUGH
RunTough originated in 2014 when a group of neighbors in the Saline area came together in support of Chad Carr, a 3-year-old boy who had been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer called DIPG. Since then, RunTough alone has raised over $3 million for pediatric brain cancer research and inspired more than 19,000 registrations.
Brain cancer kills more kids than any other type, and DIPG is responsible for almost half of all pediatric brain cancer deaths. With a nearly 0% survival rate and less than 1% of federal cancer research funding earmarked for ALL types of pediatric brain cancer, it’s no surprise that the standard of care has not changed in the six decades since Neil Armstrong’s daughter died of DIPG. But thanks primarily to DIPG families like the Carrs, who have channeled their grief into an effort to fund game-changing research on DIPG, doctors have begun to discover breakthrough treatments that are showing great promise, so much so that they now believe a cure will be found in our lifetime.
All proceeds will go to the ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation, whose mission is to inspire and fund game-changing research to discover effective treatments for pediatric brain cancer, with an emphasis on diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG). Brain cancer kills more kids than any other type of cancer, and DIPG is responsible for almost half of all pediatric brain cancer deaths. Finding effective treatment options for this complex disease is one of the best ways to save kids from cancer!
To learn more about the ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation, go to www.chadtough.org.
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!
Muddy Dash is not your average mud run! Get ready for up to 3 Miles of messy mayhem. You and your friends/family can expect to run, walk, crawl, wade, slip, slide, and scream with excitement as Muddy Dash gets you fabulously filthy. We’re consistently striving for innovation and excitement in our obstacles, so there’s always a chance you’ll see something brand new! From the moment you step off of that start line, until you triumphantly cross the finish, we hope you’re prepared to have the time of your life among so many of your new best friends in the Muddy Dash community.
Event details and schedule
Choose your start time and run with your friends and hundreds of others on this obstacle course!
Get more details on our website so you're ready to conquer YOUR Muddy Dash!
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.