10K preteky v blízkosti Green Oak Charter Township

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.

Gobbler Gallop is a Thanksgiving morning 5K run/walk and 10K run at Holly Recreation State Park, starting at 9:00 a.m. EST. It accommodates runners and walkers, allowing families, casual participants, and those aiming for a specific time to use the same event as a holiday-morning outing. The course uses closed, paved park roads, ensuring simple footing and a route suitable for varied abilities. The race is professionally timed with live results, and includes overall and age-group awards, finisher medals for all participants, Dri-Fit event shirts, free race photos, and post-race refreshments.

Turkey Trails Ann Arbor sú každoročné preteky s tematikou Vďakyvzdania v Ann Arbor, Michigan. Beží sa tam half marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 Mile bez merania času a Kids Dash. Hlavné preteky majú čipové meranie času s priebežnými výsledkami, zatiaľ čo kratšie rodinné behy sú v pohode, bez tlaku. Organizátor ponúka mládežnícke štartovné na 5K a 10K, čo je super pre rodiny a bežcov, ktorým záleží na ich časoch. Presné miesto pretekov je zatiaľ TBD. Organizátor pracuje s miestnymi parkmi, aby vymyslel trasy. Kids Dash je pre deti do 10 rokov, štartuje tesne pred hlavnými pretekmi a dostanú mini štartové číslo, detské tričko a medailu. Väčšina štartovných zahŕňa vlastné štartové číslo, dizajnové tričko, medailu pre finišera, fotky zadarmo a občerstvenie v cieli, napríklad koláč. Ceny sa odovzdávajú celkovo najlepším, masters a víťazom vekových kategórií na 5K, 10K a half marathon. Majú aj virtuálnu možnosť pre tých, čo chcú tričko a medailu, ale nemôžu prísť do Ann Arbor.

This Mother's Day, join mothers, sisters, daughters, and your entire sisterhood. Husbands, brothers, fathers, and sons are welcome to support. Awards are for the ladies. Form Mother-Daughter, Three Generations of Women, or Family Teams! Kids Run participants earn a medal before post-race festivities.