Biegi 5K w pobliżu Lodi Township

Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists Oktoberfest 10K/5K i Kids Superhero Run to jesienna impreza biegowa organizowana na Consumer's Plaza w downtown Jackson, Michigan. Start i meta są przed starym urzędem pocztowym, który teraz jest siedzibą Consumers Energy. Dla dorosłych jest bieg na 10K, bieg na 5K albo marsz na 5K, a dzieciaki do 10 lat mogą wziąć udział w Kids Superhero Run. Trasa jest ułożona z najlepszych fragmentów z poprzednich biegów, a profesjonalny pomiar czasu zapewnia Michigan Running Foundation. Bieg dzieciaków ma motyw superbohaterów, zachęca do przebierania się w kostiumy i zapewnia pakiet startowy, breloczek-medal finishera oraz darmową gałkę lodów od RJ's Burgers & Ice Cream. Uczestnicy biegów na 5K i 10K dostają koszulkę, medal finishera i voucher na $10 do wykorzystania w biznesach w downtown Jackson. Ten bieg to część ORS Race Series, sponsorowanego przez Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists, a cały dochód idzie na Greater Jackson Habitat for Humanity Garrett Family Fundraiser.

The Oakland County Cross Country Championships is an annual high school cross country race series in Milford, Michigan, held at 4570 Huron River Parkway. The meet begins in the morning, gathering Oakland County teams for boys and girls races across varsity and junior varsity divisions. Each listed race is a 5K, simplifying the format: Boys Varsity, Girls Varsity, Boys JV, and Girls JV all run the same distance. The event has a long local history, with the championship count already past sixty editions, establishing it as a regular fall checkpoint for county programs.

Turner’s Trot is a 5K run/walk offered in two formats. One route follows the Charles River in Boston, beginning at the DCR Hatch Memorial Shell with a wave start and concluding with a festival at the same location. Proceeds from the Boston race benefit the Justin Turner Foundation. The Ann Arbor race honors Ryan Turner, a fourth-year dental student who passed away in the city. It generates funds for the Ryan Turner Memorial Scholarship Fund, which supports dental students attending the annual ASDA conference. Consequently, the event attracts dental students, residents, faculty, alumni, University of Michigan students, and local residents. Previous Ann Arbor races have taken place in County Farm Park and Gallup Park, featuring refreshments, breakfast, finisher prizes, raffles, and T-shirts for early registrants.

The Ostomy 5k in Ann Arbor is a Run for Resilience event held in early October around Ostomy Awareness Day. The main race is a 5K with two entry options: an Open Division for general participants and an Ostomate Division for runners and walkers with ostomies. Children can join separate 50-yard dashes, split into ages 5 and under and ages 6 to 10. The event is built for families as much as racers, with local vendors, food, music, and space for groups to gather. Participants can create or join race groups after registering, which allows friends, family, co-workers, and community members to participate under the same team name. All proceeds go to United Ostomy Associations of America, a 501(c)(3) charity, and donations are tax deductible.

The HPWC Orphan Run 4 Hope is a charity race day at Bethpage State Park focused on fundraising for orphan children. Runners can select a 5K, half marathon, or full marathon, while walkers and families have a Family Fun Walk and a 1K walk. The event is organized by PLC and asks participants to turn their race entry into a fundraising effort, with friends, relatives, and co-workers invited to sponsor them. The race prioritizes offering people several ways to participate, from full-marathon runners to non-runners starting from scratch. PLC offers a “Couch to Race Day” program for individuals seeking assistance in preparation, and registered participants receive a personal webpage link for donations. The funds support care for over 6,700 orphan children through orphanages in 25 countries, including India, Kenya, Mexico, Thailand, Haiti, Nepal, Uganda, Ukraine, and Paraguay, with a stated objective of providing a safe Christian upbringing.

Miles at the Moose directs runners and walkers onto Moose Ridge Golf Course in South Lyon, Michigan, utilizing cart paths and fairways instead of city streets. The event features a 5k in the morning following a kids’ 1k, with the shorter race attracting primarily children ages 2 to 10. The 5k provides overall awards for the top three men and women, while the 1k is structured for parents to accompany children without registering unless they desire a shirt and medal. The course navigates the golf course grounds, offering more varied terrain than a flat road race. Dogs are permitted on short leashes, strollers are allowed, and slower stroller groups should begin toward the rear. Donuts, cider, and refreshments are available before and after the race, with a portion of proceeds benefiting St. Louis Center and Garrets Place.

The KDB Melanoma 5k Run/Walk is an annual 5 km event held at Kensington Metropark in Milford, Michigan. It focuses on melanoma prevention, with participants raising funds for research and patient services in memory of Kathy Bowers. The event is community-organized, not corporate. Individuals can register independently, form a team, join a team, or make a donation. After two decades of Team KDB organizing the race and raising over one million dollars, friends and family associated with Amazing Amanda are continuing the event and its support for AIM at Melanoma.

Sean Brady Memorial to bieg na 5K i marsz/spacer na 1-mile w Monroe, Michigan. Startują z 2770 N Custer Road. Oba starty są o 10:00 EDT, razem z Dave Bork Classic. Zapisy tylko online, przez RunSignUp; na miejscu nie da rady się zapisać. Opcja na 1-mile jest dla tych, którzy nie chcą biec 5K. Zapraszamy spacerowiczów, luźnych uczestników i oczywiście biegaczy. Impreza upamiętnia Seana Brady'ego, opisanego w materiałach jako 'an exceptional student-athlete, friend, and teammate'. Cały dochód idzie na fundusz stypendialny Seana.

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.

The Missing Slice - Love, Hope & Pizza 5K is a run-or-walk event in Adrian, Michigan, starting at 785 Riverside Ave. It follows a 5K course, suitable for runners aiming for a specific time and walkers who wish to participate in the morning. The race supports breast cancer awareness and takes place in October, beginning early in the morning according to event listings. The Lenawee Endurance Club collaborates with Hungry Howie's, which gives the race its pizza theme and local character. An 800-meter Kids Run is also available, allowing families to participate together. The community's fundraising target is $2,500, with contributions directed to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Organizers state the event holds personal significance for those impacted by breast cancer.