5K preteky v blízkosti Woodhaven

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 Heart Diggity Dog 5K, a dog-friendly run/walk in Midtown and Downtown Detroit, begins at 9am from Brush Mall, near the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan and the DMC Heart Hospital. This event is organized by the Detroit Police Department and the Detroit Medical Center's Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan. Separate registration is available for participants with dogs and those without. The route commences at 311 Mack Ave., situated between Beaubien and John R streets. It proceeds down Brush toward Comerica Park, circles through the adjacent neighborhood, and concludes back in Midtown. Human runners receive a race t-shirt and a custom medal, while canine participants are given a Heart Diggity Dog 5K bandana. Proceeds from the event benefit the Detroit Police Department.

The Dew What You Say 5K is a Wayne State University Physical Therapy fundraiser held in Detroit, taking place on the school’s Midtown campus around Gullen Mall. Participants can choose between a 5K run/walk or a 1-mile walk for a shorter option. The event begins in the morning with affordable registration and a straightforward setup, functioning as a campus community gathering to raise funds for the physical therapy clinics, rather than a large-scale city event. The funds raised benefit Wayne State’s student-operated pro bono clinics: the SAY Detroit Physical Therapy Clinic and the Diabetes Education and Wellness Clinic. These clinics provide services to uninsured and underinsured Detroit residents. Race proceeds contribute to the purchase of supplies, educational resources, and general clinic maintenance throughout the year. While specific course details are minimal, the location is defined: runners and walkers will assemble near Wayne State’s Biological Sciences Building on Gullen Mall. On-site and nearby parking is available, and the first 100 participants will receive tote bags.

Sean Brady Memorial je 5K beh a 1-míľová prechádzka/beh v Monroe, Michigan. Štartuje sa na 2770 N Custer Road. Obe akcie začínajú o 10:00 EDT a sú súčasťou Dave Bork Classic. Prihlásiť sa dá len cez RunSignUp, na mieste už registrácia nebude. Tá 1-míľová trasa je pre tých, čo si netrúfajú na celú 5K, takže je otvorená pre chodcov, tých, čo si idú len tak pre radosť, aj pre bežcov. Celá akcia je na pamiatku Sean Bradyho, ktorého v propozíciách opisujú ako "an exceptional student-athlete, friend, and teammate." Všetok výťažok pôjde na Seanov štipendijný fond.

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 Frightful 5K and Pumpkin 1K begin at the Troy Community Center, located at 3179 Livernois Road in Troy, Michigan, during the Halloween season. The City of Troy hosts the event, offering an 8:30 am 5K for runners and walkers, followed by a 9:30 am Pumpkin 1K family fun run for children and their families. The 5K follows a USATF-certified route that departs the Community Center, proceeds along Big Beaver, and concludes with a loop around the Troy Civic Campus. Costumes are encouraged, with participants invited to wear spooky, scary, or humorous attire, blending a timed road race with a local Halloween tradition.

Set the PACE 5K je bežecká a vychádzková akcia, ktorá sa v októbri koná na Detroit Riverwalk. Môžeš si vybrať medzi 5K behom naživo, 5K prechádzkou naživo alebo virtuálnym behom/prechádzkou. Prezenčné preteky začínajú a končia pri Riverwalku, pričom výťažok z nich ide pre PACE Southeast Michigan, organizáciu, ktorá pomáha starším ľuďom žiť bezpečne a samostatne v ich domovoch a komunitách. Trať je meraná, ide tam a späť pozdĺž Riverwalku a prechádza cez Milliken State Park. Občerstvovačka je na otočke, asi 1 mile od štartu. Bežci štartujú pred chodcami, ktorí idú o pár minút neskôr; neskoré prihlášky už nie sú možné. Všetci, čo dobehnú, dostanú medaily. Ocenenia sú pre najlepších mužov a ženy celkovo, ako aj pre najlepších v kategóriách. Toto je už piaty ročník. Domáce zvieratá na trať nesmú a preteky sa konajú za každého počasia.

Skyline Donut Dash, už štvrtýkrát, je 5K beh/chôdza a 1 míľový Fun Run, ktorý sa koná na Skyline High School v Ann Arbor, Michigan. Výťažok z toho ide na podporu športu na Skyline High School. Akcia je robená pre bežcov, chodcov a celé rodiny, pričom detský Fun Run začína pred 5K. Tá míľa je pre deti do 12 rokov, zatiaľ čo 5K je pre všetkých a na 5K trati sú povolené aj kočíky. Trať na 5K vedie cez kampus Skyline a okolité štvrte, s nejakými prevýšeniami. Fun Run sa beží na dráhe Skyline, členovia tímu Skyline Cross Country tam budú udávať tempo pre mladších účastníkov. Na cieľovej čiare budú čerstvé donuty z Washtenaw Dairy, Bearclaw Coffee tam bude mať svoj kávový truck a tí najlepší v 5K dostanú donutové trofeje. Všetci z Fun Runu dostanú medailu. Registrácia nie je možná v deň pretekov, treba sa prihlásiť vopred.