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Spooky Sprint - Ann Arbor takes place in October at Kensington Metropark, featuring a half marathon, 10K, 5K, untimed 1-mile, kids' dash, and a virtual option. Bodies Race Company presents this event as part of its Holiday Series, designed for runners aiming for a personal best and families seeking a costume-welcoming fall activity. The longer races use chip timing with live results, while the 1-mile and kids' dash offer a relaxed pace. The half marathon begins in the morning, following park roads shaded by trees and paved trails around Maple Beach. The course has a fast, gently rolling terrain, avoiding steep hills. Costumes are welcome, and finishers will receive Halloween treats. Early registrants get race merchandise, including a custom bib, a designer shirt, and a medal. The kids' dash is open to children aged 10 and under, with a free option that does not include merchandise. Youth pricing is available for the 5K and 10K, making the shorter distances more accessible for families.

The Michigan Monster Dash is a Halloween-themed run and walk held at Kensington Metropark in Milford, Michigan. The start and finish are located at Maple Beach by Kent Lake. Finish Line Runs, a race group from the Detroit/Ann Arbor area, organizes the event, typically scheduled for late October. Participants can select from a 1k Kids Dash, 5k, 10k, or half marathon. A virtual option is available for each distance, allowing individuals to run from home, a treadmill, or a local path. The in-person course winds through Kensington’s wooded area and is described as relatively flat, emphasizing the Halloween atmosphere over a challenging route. Costumes are highly encouraged, contributing to a family-friendly feel across all events, from the kids’ dash to the longer distances. The race supports Make-A-Wish Michigan, with participant contributions exceeding $8,000 for the charity. Previous race perks have included discount coupons from Dick’s in Novi, chocolate milk from Horizon Organic, and jerky packs from Jack Link’s.

Run of the Dead is a fall 5K in Charlotte that sends runners through Historic Elmwood Pinewood Cemetery, a cemetery of more than 70 acres with many notable names from the city’s past. The event also includes a free 1 Mile Kids Fun Run, with registration required, and kids receive their own fun run finisher medal. The course follows the cemetery paths rather than ordinary city streets, so the setting is the main thing that separates it from a standard neighborhood 5K. After the run, participants can stay for a food truck, DJ, awards, and a guided tour, while 5K registration includes an official race shirt, custom bib, and finisher medal.

The Kona Chocolate Run takes place on a November day on Belle Isle in Detroit, offering a Fun Run alongside 5K, 10K, and 15K races. It caters to both new and seasoned runners, with a flat course designed for consistent pacing instead of challenging hills. The first 600 registrants will receive a Kona Jacket, a tradition dating back to the event’s inception when the jacket was highly coveted. Participants navigate wide, paved, car-free roads on Belle Isle, with sights of the Detroit skyline, Ambassador Bridge, and Gordie Howe Bridge, plus views of Windsor across the river. All finishers receive medals. The post-race event features a chocolate buffet with hot cocoa, cakes, muffins, ice cream, chocolate-dipped items, chocolate milk, candies, and a chocolate bar carving station. Trophies are awarded to the top three overall finishers and the top three in each age category.

The Kona Chocolate Run offers 5K, 10K, and 15K races on Belle Isle in Detroit. All three distances feature a flat, traffic-free course, suitable for both new and experienced runners. Participants can choose a shorter run or extend to the 15K, all without navigating city traffic. The course provides views of the Detroit skyline, the Ambassador Bridge, the Gordie Howe Bridge, and Windsor across the river. The chocolate theme is central to the event's appeal. Finishers receive medals, and the first 600 registered participants get jackets. The post-race buffet includes hot chocolate, chocolate baked goods, carved chocolate, chocolate milk, chocolate ice cream, a dipping station, and various candies. Awards are presented to the top three overall finishers and the top three in each age group.

Turkey Trails Ann Arbor ist ein jährlicher Lauf-Event in Ann Arbor, Michigan, zum Thema Thanksgiving. Es gibt einen Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, einen 1 Mile ohne Zeitmessung und einen Kids Dash. Bei den Hauptläufen gibt es Chip-Zeitmessung mit Live-Ergebnissen, während es bei den kürzeren Familien-Events eher entspannt zugeht. Der Veranstalter bietet Jugendpreise für den 5K und 10K an, was super für Familien und Läufer ist, denen es um gute Zeiten geht. Der genaue Startort ist noch TBD, der Veranstalter arbeitet aber mit lokalen Parks zusammen, um die Strecken auszuarbeiten. Der Kids Dash ist für Kinder bis 10 Jahre, startet kurz vor dem Hauptlauf, und die Kids bekommen eine Mini-Startnummer, ein Jugend-Shirt und eine Medaille. Die meisten Anmeldungen beinhalten eine personalisierte Startnummer, ein Designer-Shirt, eine Finisher-Medaille, kostenlose Fotos und Leckereien im Zielbereich, zum Beispiel gratis Kuchen. Auszeichnungen gibt es für die Gesamtsieger, die Masters und die Altersklassenläufer im 5K, 10K und Half Marathon. Eine virtuelle Option gibt es auch für alle, die das Shirt und die Medaille haben wollen, aber nicht direkt in Ann Arbor dabei sein können.

An diesem Muttertag seid ihr zusammen mit Müttern, Schwestern, Töchtern und eurer ganzen Mädels-Crew dabei. Ehemänner, Brüder, Väter und Söhne sind herzlich willkommen, um euch anzufeuern. Die Preise gibt's übrigens nur für die Damen. Stellt Mutter-Tochter-Teams, Teams aus drei Frauengenerationen oder ganze Familienteams zusammen! Wer beim Kids Run dabei ist, bekommt natürlich eine Medaille, bevor es dann mit den Feierlichkeiten nach dem Lauf weitergeht.