2025 Annual Burns Park Run
- Date Sun 27th April 2025
- Location Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Price $6.30 - $32.80
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for the 2025 Annual Burns Park Run, taking place on Sunday, April 27th, in the picturesque setting of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw! This beloved community event winds through a beautiful neighborhood near the University of Michigan campus and has become a favorite among runners of all ages and skill levels. With both 5K and 10K race options, the Burns Park Run attracts between 1,000 to 1,500 participants each year, celebrating its 47th anniversary this time around. Families will love the separate 1/2 mile Fun Run designed for the youngest athletes, ensuring that everyone can join in on the fun.
As a long-standing and successful fundraiser for the Burns Park Elementary PTO, the event boasts a friendly atmosphere filled with excitement and camaraderie. All finishers in the timed races will receive a finisher medal, and special awards will be presented to top performers in various categories at the awards ceremony following the Fun Run. Don't miss this chance to be part of a cherished local tradition that supports education and community spirit—mark your calendars for April 27th and join us for a fantastic day of running and celebration!
As a long-standing and successful fundraiser for the Burns Park Elementary PTO, the event boasts a friendly atmosphere filled with excitement and camaraderie. All finishers in the timed races will receive a finisher medal, and special awards will be presented to top performers in various categories at the awards ceremony following the Fun Run. Don't miss this chance to be part of a cherished local tradition that supports education and community spirit—mark your calendars for April 27th and join us for a fantastic day of running and celebration!
Organiser's Description
Winding through a beautiful Ann Arbor neighborhood near the University of Michigan campus, the tree-lined Burns Park Run loop course has been a favorite of beginner and world-class runners alike.
The Burns Park Run will be held on Sunday, April 27th, 2025. It is a long-standing and successful fundraiser, organized and run by volunteers, that supports Burns Park Elementary PTO [http://www.burnsparkpto.org] programs. We are excited to celebrate our 47th anniversary this year.
Known for its family-friendly atmosphere, the Burns Park Run 5K and 10K races annually draw 1,000 to 1,500 runners aged 5 to 90 years, with over 200 elementary school kids running the 5K. For the youngest of participants, there is a separate 1/2 mile Fun Run around the park.
ALL FINISHERS of the timed events: 5K (Run and Walk) and 10K will receive a finisher medal at the Burns Park Run. Additional awards will be recognized at the awards ceremony which will take place after the Fun Run at approximately 10am. Awards will be recognized for the following categories:
* Top Male, Female and Non-Binary for Top Overall, Masters and Grand Masters winner of the 5K and 10K Run
* Top Male, Female and Non-Binary for Top Winner for each Adult Age Group Division of the 5K and 10K Run
* 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Male, Female and Non-Binary for each Youth Age Division (5 and under through 17 years old) of the 5K and 10K Run
Race T-Shirts - Shirts are OPTIONAL and can be purchased when registering or through the event store on the Run Sign Up website.
Packet pickup will be available during the race weekend (race day is Sunday 4/27/25).
Schedule of packet pickup for 2025 is TBD.
Saturday April 26th Time TBD
Sunday April 27th (race day) Time TBD
Packet pickup will occur on the site of the race: The Burns Park Warming Hut is located at the corner of Wells St and Baldwin Ave, near Burns Park Elementary. Enter 1700 Wells St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 on your phone or navigation for directions to the site.
The Burns Park Run was started by the PTO as a fundraiser for 6th grade campers in 1979. This Burns Park Elementary fundraiser has grown and symbiotically supported the activities offered by our PTO to its students and their families. Todays race is headed by volunteer race directors and ~100 volunteers working throughout the year on planning, funding, marketing and staffing the Burns Park Run.
Read more about the storied and unique history of the Burns Park Run in the 2004 press article [http://www.runmichigan.com/columns/dougkurtis/dougcolumn_139.shtml] by marathon legend Doug Kurtis.
The Burns Park Run will be held on Sunday, April 27th, 2025. It is a long-standing and successful fundraiser, organized and run by volunteers, that supports Burns Park Elementary PTO [http://www.burnsparkpto.org] programs. We are excited to celebrate our 47th anniversary this year.
Known for its family-friendly atmosphere, the Burns Park Run 5K and 10K races annually draw 1,000 to 1,500 runners aged 5 to 90 years, with over 200 elementary school kids running the 5K. For the youngest of participants, there is a separate 1/2 mile Fun Run around the park.
ALL FINISHERS of the timed events: 5K (Run and Walk) and 10K will receive a finisher medal at the Burns Park Run. Additional awards will be recognized at the awards ceremony which will take place after the Fun Run at approximately 10am. Awards will be recognized for the following categories:
* Top Male, Female and Non-Binary for Top Overall, Masters and Grand Masters winner of the 5K and 10K Run
* Top Male, Female and Non-Binary for Top Winner for each Adult Age Group Division of the 5K and 10K Run
* 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Male, Female and Non-Binary for each Youth Age Division (5 and under through 17 years old) of the 5K and 10K Run
Race T-Shirts - Shirts are OPTIONAL and can be purchased when registering or through the event store on the Run Sign Up website.
Packet pickup will be available during the race weekend (race day is Sunday 4/27/25).
Schedule of packet pickup for 2025 is TBD.
Saturday April 26th Time TBD
Sunday April 27th (race day) Time TBD
Packet pickup will occur on the site of the race: The Burns Park Warming Hut is located at the corner of Wells St and Baldwin Ave, near Burns Park Elementary. Enter 1700 Wells St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 on your phone or navigation for directions to the site.
The Burns Park Run was started by the PTO as a fundraiser for 6th grade campers in 1979. This Burns Park Elementary fundraiser has grown and symbiotically supported the activities offered by our PTO to its students and their families. Todays race is headed by volunteer race directors and ~100 volunteers working throughout the year on planning, funding, marketing and staffing the Burns Park Run.
Read more about the storied and unique history of the Burns Park Run in the 2004 press article [http://www.runmichigan.com/columns/dougkurtis/dougcolumn_139.shtml] by marathon legend Doug Kurtis.
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 27th April 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$27.50
The 5K starts and finishes near the corner of Wells St and Baldwin Ave. Participants travel counter-clockwise around the course. Most of the course is flat, with the largest net elevation change on Shadford Rd, from Ferdon Rd to Harding Rd, followed by a lesser, but steeper incline immediately after turning onto Woodside Rd. The finish is a long gradual downhill, with a fast downhill from Ferdon Rd to the finish line. Race T-Shirts - Shirts are OPTIONAL and can be purchased when registering or through the event store on the Run Sign Up website. AWARDS: ALL FINISHERS of the timed events: 5K (Run and Walk) and 10K will receive a finisher medal at the Burns Park Run. Additional awards will be recognized at the awards ceremony which will take place after the Fun Run at approximately 10am. Awards will be recognized for the following categories: - Top Male, Female and Non-Binary for Top Overall, Masters and Grand Masters winner of the 5K Run - Top Male, Female and Non-Binary for Top Winner for each Adult Age Group Division of the 5K Run - 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Male, Female and Non-Binary for each Youth Age Division (5 and under through 17 years old) of the 5K Run -
5K Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 27th April 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$27.50
This is the same course as the 5K Run. It starts and finishes near the corner of Wells St and Baldwin Ave. Participants travel counter-clockwise around the course. Most of the course is flat, with the largest net elevation change on Shadford Rd, from Ferdon Rd to Harding Rd, followed by a lesser, but steeper incline immediately after turning onto Woodside Rd. The finish is a long gradual downhill, with a downhill from Ferdon Rd to the finish line. Race T-Shirts - Shirts are OPTIONAL and can be purchased when registering or through the event store on the Run Sign Up website. -
10K Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 27th April 2025 (8:40AM EDT)
$32.80
The 10K starts and finishes near the corner of Wells St and Baldwin Ave. The 10K is two loops of the 5K route. Participants travel counter-clockwise around the course. Most of the course is flat, with the largest net elevation change on Shadford Rd, from Ferdon Rd to Harding Rd, followed by a lesser, but steeper incline immediately after turning onto Woodside Rd. The finish is a long gradual downhill, with a fast downhill from Ferdon Rd to the finish line. Race T-Shirts - Shirts are OPTIONAL and can be purchased when registering or through the event store on the Run Sign Up website. AWARDS: ALL FINISHERS of the timed events: 5K (Run and Walk) and 10K will receive a finisher medal at the Burns Park Run. Additional awards will be recognized at the awards ceremony which will take place after the Fun Run at approximately 10am. Awards will be recognized for the following categories: - Top Male, Female and Non-Binary for Top Overall, Masters and Grand Masters winner of the 10K Run - Top Male, Female and Non-Binary for Top Winner for each Adult Age Group Division of the 10K Run - 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Male, Female and Non-Binary for each Youth Age Division (5 and under through 17 years old) of the 10K Run -
1/2 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $1.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 27th April 2025 (9:45AM EDT)
$6.30
The 1/2 Mile Run Run is one loop around the old Burns Park County Fairground loop. Race T-Shirts - Shirts are OPTIONAL and can be purchased when registering or through the event store on the Run Sign Up website. -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee
$27.50
This is a virtual option for those not able to join us in person.
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