Michigan Humane Tailgate! Run. Walk. Adopt.
When is Michigan Humane Tailgate! Run. Walk. Adopt.?
Michigan Humane Tailgate! Run. Walk. Adopt. takes place on Saturday, May 9, 2026 in Detroit, MI.
What distances does Michigan Humane Tailgate! Run. Walk. Adopt. offer?
Michigan Humane Tailgate! Run. Walk. Adopt. offers 7 events: 1K | ADULT WITH DOG, 1K | ADULT, 1K | YOUTH (0-12YRS), 5K | YOUTH (0-12 YRS), 5K | ADULT WITH DOG (9:00AM START TIME), 5K | ADULT, May 7th - The Siren Social.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1K | ADULT WITH DOG | 1.0 mi | $50.00 | Register |
| 1K | ADULT | 1.0 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| 1K | YOUTH (0-12YRS) | 1.0 mi | $20.00 | Register |
| 5K | YOUTH (0-12 YRS) | 3.1 mi | $20.00 | Register |
| 5K | ADULT WITH DOG (9:00AM START TIME) | 3.1 mi | $50.00 | Register |
| 5K | ADULT | 3.1 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| May 7th - The Siren Social | — | $125.00 | Register |
How much does Michigan Humane Tailgate! Run. Walk. Adopt. cost?
Registration for Michigan Humane Tailgate! Run. Walk. Adopt. starts at $125.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Michigan Humane Tailgate! Run. Walk. Adopt. held?
Michigan Humane Tailgate! Run. Walk. Adopt. is held in Detroit, MI at 2231 Michigan Ave.
About Michigan Humane Tailgate! Run. Walk. Adopt.
Building on the beloved tradition of Michigan Humane’s annual Mutt March, we’re embarking on a new chapter that celebrates the powerful bond between people and their pets, and the many ways they inspire us to live with greater joy, compassion, and connection. We invite you to join us for the celebration at Corktown’s Roosevelt Park and the iconic Michigan Central Station. There’s something for everyone! The new 5K run will take you from Roosevelt Park through Southwest Detroit, a jaunt through Ralph C. Wilson Park, returning to Michigan Central Station on the Southwest Detroit Greenway – and you can register your dog to run with you! The event also features the 1K Mutt March fundraising walk, the Mike Morse Law Firm Meet Your Best Friend event with nearly 100 animals up for adoption, field games and contests for dogs, food trucks, a beer garden, live music, and more!
Schedule of Events
Friday, May 8th
5:00 PM Early Packet Pick-Up Closes
7:00 PM Early Packet Pick-Up Closes
Saturday, May 9th
7:30 AM Onsite Packet pick-up opens (5K & 1K Walk)
8:30 AM 5K Race to End Pet Hunger (no dogs) Start
9:00 AM 5K Race to End Pet Hunger (with dogs) Start
9:00 AM TAILGATE! Festivities Begin
- Food trucks
- Beer garden
- Meet Your Best Friend adoptions
- Dog contests and activity programming
- Sponsor and partner activations
9:30 AM 1K Mutt March to Save Animals (with or without dogs) Start
2:00 PM TAILGATE! Festivities End