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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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Allora, la Turkey Trails Ann Arbor è una giornata di gare annuale a tema Thanksgiving, lì ad Ann Arbor, Michigan, che include una half marathon, 10K, 5K, una 1 Mile non cronometrata e la Kids Dash. Le gare principali hanno il cronometraggio con chip e risultati live, mentre gli eventi più brevi, quelli per famiglie, sono più tranquilli, senza la pressione del tempo. L'organizzatore offre tariffe ridotte per i più giovani sulla 5K e 10K, proprio per andare incontro alle famiglie e a chi punta al tempo. La location precisa delle gare risulta ancora TBD, con l'organizzatore che sta lavorando con i parchi locali per allestire i percorsi. La Kids Dash è per bambini fino a 10 anni, parte poco prima della gara principale e include un pettorale mini, una maglietta per ragazzi e una medaglia. La maggior parte delle iscrizioni include un pettorale personalizzato, una maglietta "designer", la medaglia da finisher, foto gratuite e dolcetti al traguardo, tipo una fetta di torta gratis. Vengono assegnati premi ai primi assoluti, ai master e ai vincitori di categoria nella 5K, 10K e half marathon. È disponibile anche un'opzione virtuale per chi vuole la maglietta e la medaglia ma non può esserci ad Ann Arbor.

Per la Festa della Mamma, unisciti a mamme, sorelle, figlie e a tutte le donne della tua vita. Mariti, fratelli, padri e figli sono i benvenuti per sostenere. I premi sono per le donne. Puoi formare squadre Mamma-Figlia, Tre Generazioni di Donne o Squadre Familiari! Chi partecipa alla Kids Run riceve una medaglia prima dei festeggiamenti dopo la gara.