Running Races in Detroit, Michigan — 2026

There are 31 running races in Detroit, Michigan in 2026. The next is the Mighty Mile - FREE RACE FOR KIDS - Detroit on June 3. Distances include 5K races.

Mighty Mile - FREE RACE FOR KIDS - Detroit

Wed, Jun 3 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Road MIGHTY MILE - AGES 12 TO 14MIGHTY MILE - - - AGES 5 TO 7MIGHTY MILE - AGES 10 TO 11 +1

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Metro Detroit Heart & Stroke 5k Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Road 5K

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Detroit Riverfront Run 2026

Sat, Jun 6 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Road 5k Run/Walk10k Run/Walk

From $40 Closed

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Annual MI Hot Dog Mile

Sun, Jun 7 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Road Hot Dog Mile- Individual Wave 2Hot Dog Mile- Individual Wave 5Hot Dog Mile- Relay (Wave 4) +3

From $5 Closed 35 spots left

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BLUE LINE BURN

Sat, Jun 13 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Blue Line Burn Workout

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2026 Palmer Park Event Series: 8K, 5K & 1 Mile Run & Walk

Sun, Jun 14 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Virtual 1 Mile5K + 1 Mile Combo5K +6

From $25 Open

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Motor City Triathlon

Sun, Jun 21 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Triathlon DuathlonOlympic Triathlon RelayOlympic Aquabike +5

From $75 Open

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2026 LTA Foundation 1.975 Walk/Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Road 1.975 Walk/Run - Tier 31.975 Walk/Run - Tier 21.975 Walk/Run - Tier 1 +2

From $10 Open 60 spots left

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Hustle for Homes

Sat, Jul 11 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Road 5K

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Escape to Belle Isle supporting RMHC Detroit

Sat, Jul 18 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Road Kid's Fun Run!2 Mile5k +1

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Detroit MOTTEP Foundation 29th Annual LIFE Walk & Run

Sat, Aug 1 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Road 5k Run5k Walk10k Run

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Bridging The Gap Bringing Communities Together

Sat, Aug 1 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Road Bridging the Gap Bringing Communities Together, 1 mileBridging the Gap Bringing Communities Together, 5KBridging the Gap Bringing Communities Together, 10K

From $20 Open

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Wurst Kilometer

Sun, Aug 2 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Road Wurst Kilometer Wave 2Wurst Kilometer Wave 3Wurst Kilometer Wave 1

From $60 Open 16 spots left

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CHASS 5k Run/Walk & Kid's Superhero Race

Sat, Aug 8 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Road Kids Superhero Run5k Run/Walk

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Run the 313 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Virtual 5k Chariot Runner5K - Economy PackageVirtual 5k +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Michigan Triathlon / Duathlon Championship

Sun, Sep 6 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Triathlon Olympic AquabikeOlympic TriathlonSprint Triathlon +5

From $75 Open

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SUSAN G. KOMEN OF SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN — RACE FOR THE CURE, DETROIT

Sat, Sep 12 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Road 1 MILE FAMILY FUN WALK5K RUN/WALK

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Alkebu-Lan Village 8th Annual 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Road 5k Run/Walk1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

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Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Detroit

Sat, Sep 19 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Road 5K Run or Walk

From $39 Open

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Detroit Women's Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K: Women Run the D Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 20 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Virtual Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk +4

From $30 Open

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The Men's Health Event

Sat, Sep 26 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Closed

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Growler Gallop Atwater 10 Mile & 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Virtual 5k - Economy Package5k- Chariot Runner5k +7

From $0 Open

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2026 Heart Diggity Dog 5K run/walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Road 5K RUN/WALK (Human only registration)5K RUN/WALK (Human plus dog registration)

From $40 Closed

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Dew What You Say 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Road 1 Mile WalkDEW What You SAY 5K

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Set the PACE 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Virtual Set the PACE 5K RUNSet the PACE 5K WALKSet the PACE 5K VIRTUAL RUN/WALK (Oct 22 - Oct 25)

From $35 Open

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Run of the Dead 2025

Sun, Nov 1 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Road Run of the Dead 5kRun of the Dead 10k

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Run of the Dead 2026

Sun, Nov 1 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Road Run of the Dead 5kRun of the Dead 10k

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Kona Chocolate Run

Sun, Nov 8 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Road 5k10k15k +1

From $35 Open

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4Star 4Mile Race

Sun, Nov 8 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Virtual 4 MILE | RUCK VETERAN OR ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY4 MILE | RUCK4 MILE | VIRTUAL +2

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Detroit Mother's Day Run/Walk

Sat, May 8 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Virtual 1-Mile Run/Walk1-Mile Run/WalkVirtual 5K +9

From $22 Open Closing Soon

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Run With Cameron

Sat, Jul 10 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Road Run With Cameron 5k

From $30 Closed

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