2025 Palmer Park Event Series: 8K, 5K & 1 Mile Run & Walk

Sunday, June 14, 2026 • Detroit, MI
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When is 2025 Palmer Park Event Series: 8K, 5K & 1 Mile Run & Walk?

2025 Palmer Park Event Series: 8K, 5K & 1 Mile Run & Walk takes place on Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Detroit, MI.

What distances does 2025 Palmer Park Event Series: 8K, 5K & 1 Mile Run & Walk offer?

2025 Palmer Park Event Series: 8K, 5K & 1 Mile Run & Walk offers 9 events: 1 Mile, 5K, 5K + 1 Mile Combo, 8K, 8K + 1 Mile Combo, Virtual 8K, Virtual 5K, Virtual 1 Mile, Yoga Only.

Event Distance Price
1 Mile 1.0 mi $25.00 Register
5K 5.0 km $35.00 Register
5K + 1 Mile Combo 5.0 km $50.00 Register
8K 8.0 km $45.00 Register
8K + 1 Mile Combo 8.0 km $60.00 Register
Virtual 8K 8.0 km $50.00 Register
Virtual 5K $50.00 Register
Virtual 1 Mile $50.00 Register
Yoga Only $25.00 Register

How much does 2025 Palmer Park Event Series: 8K, 5K & 1 Mile Run & Walk cost?

Registration for 2025 Palmer Park Event Series: 8K, 5K & 1 Mile Run & Walk starts at $25.00. Prices vary by event distance.

Where is 2025 Palmer Park Event Series: 8K, 5K & 1 Mile Run & Walk held?

2025 Palmer Park Event Series: 8K, 5K & 1 Mile Run & Walk is held in Detroit, MI at 1121 Merrill Plaisance Street.

About 2025 Palmer Park Event Series: 8K, 5K & 1 Mile Run & Walk

 

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

Sunday, June 14th 2026

Welcome Home Wellness Alliance is proud to present our 5th Annual Palmer Park 8K, 5K & 1 Mile Run & Walk Event Series + Outdoor Yoga. This annual pride-themed event is in support of the People for Palmer Park, a local non-profit organization, committed to furthering the preservation, revitalization, and viability of Palmer Park, and Ruth Ellis Center, our neighbors dedicated to providing trauma-informed services for lesbian, and gay, bi-attractional, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ+) youth, and young adults, with an emphasis on young people of color, experiencing homelessness, involved in the child welfare system, and/or experiencing barriers to health and wellbeing.

Please join us for a community celebration of running, yoga, Pride Month and uplifting neighborhood Detroit Parks on Sunday, June 8th!

Event Details

Event Day Schedule:
6:30 AM - 8:00 AM: Check-In & Packet Pickup
8:00 AM: Opening Ceremony
8:15 AM: 1 Mile Begins
8:45 AM: 8K and 5K Begins
10:00 AM: Yoga Session
11:00AM: End of Event

 

Location - Meet us at:

Palmer Park

1121 Merrill Plaisance Street
Detroit, MI 48203

 

Early Packet Pick Up:
Saturday, June 13th: 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Welcome Home Yoga & Wellness
6375 W. 7 Mile Rd.
Ste. 103
Detroit, MI 48221

 

*** 8K & 5K Registration includes Shirt, Medal, BIB & Interactive Online Media. 1 Mile Fun Run includes Medal, Bib, Interactive Online Media, and w/wo a shirt based on your choice. All Virtual Registration packets will be mailed after the event.

Please note: Shirts and medals are not guaranteed for registrants past May 11th due to national supply chain issues.  

1-Mile Course Map

5K Course Map

8K Course Map

Age Groups/Awards

 Age Groups

Male, Female & Non-Binary Age Groups

  • 14 and under
  • 15-19
  • 20-29
  • 30-39
  • 40-49
  • 50-59
  • 60-69
  • 70-79
  • 80-89
  • 90 and over

Awards

  • OVERALL AWARDS - Top (1) Male, Female and Non-Binary Overall Winner (CASH AWARDS!)
  • AGE GROUP AWARDS - Top (1) Male, Female and Non-Binary Overall in Each Age Group

Course Map

See each distances course map in the dropdown!

FAQ'S

  • Can you run with a stroller?
    • Yes you are more than welcome to run with a stroller at the back of the runners. We ask that you line up behind the runners.
  • Can you run with a Dog?
    • Dogs are welcome as spectators, but not allowed on the course.

Finisher Medal

Coming soon!

Participant Shirt

Coming soon!

Swag & Giveaways

1 Mile: T-Shirt
5K: T-Shirt
5K + 1 Mile Combo: T-Shirt
8K: T-Shirt
8K + 1 Mile Combo: T-Shirt
Virtual 8K: T-Shirt
Virtual 5K: T-Shirt
Virtual 1 Mile: T-Shirt
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