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

  • Date Sun 8th June 2025
  • Time 9:00AM EST
  • Location Detroit, Michigan
  • Price Free - $65.65
  • Races 11 races
  • Distances 5 Mile, 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary

Get ready for a vibrant celebration of community and wellness at the 2025 Palmer Park Event Series, taking place on Sunday, June 8th, 2025, in the heart of Detroit, Wayne. This exciting event features a variety of race distances including an 8K, a 5K, and a 1 Mile Run & Walk, making it perfect for participants of all ages and fitness levels. Join fellow runners and walkers to support the People for Palmer Park and the Ruth Ellis Center, two organizations dedicated to enhancing the lives of local youth and preserving the beauty of Palmer Park.

The day kicks off with check-in and packet pickup starting at 6:30 AM, followed by an uplifting opening ceremony at 8:00 AM. The races begin shortly after, with the 1 Mile starting at 8:15 AM, the 8K at 8:30 AM, and the 5K at 8:45 AM. After the races, participants can unwind with an outdoor yoga session at 10:00 AM, making it a perfect way to celebrate Pride Month and promote wellness. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to engage with the community, enjoy the beautiful park, and make a difference while having fun

Organiser's Description

2025 PALMER PARK EVENT SERIES: 8K, 5K, 1 MILE RUN & WALK

SUNDAY, JUNE 8TH 2025

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
8:30 AM: 8K Begins
8:45 AM: 5K Begins
10:00 AM: Yoga Session
11 End of Event



LOCATION - MEET US AT:

Palmer Park

1121 Merrill Plaisance Street
Detroit, MI 48203



EARLY PACKET PICK UP:
Friday, June 7th: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, June 8th: 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. _

Races

  • 8k

    Incl. $4.64 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 8th June 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $49.64

  • 8K + 1 Mile Combo

    Incl. $5.65 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 8th June 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $65.65

  • Virtual 8K

    Incl. $4.98 Fee & T-Shirt

    $54.98

  • 5k

    Incl. $3.96 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 8th June 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $38.96

  • 5K + 1 Mile Combo

    Incl. $4.98 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 8th June 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $54.98

  • Virtual 5K

    Incl. $4.98 Fee & T-Shirt

    $54.98

  • 1 Mile Run W/ Shirt

    Incl. $3.29 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 8th June 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $28.29

  • 1 Mile Run (No Shirt)

    Incl. $2.95 Fee

    Sun 8th June 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $22.95

  • Virtual 1 Mile

    Incl. $4.98 Fee & T-Shirt

    $54.98

  • Yoga Only

    Incl. $3.29 Fee

    Sun 8th June 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $28.29

  • Yoga Only (Kids 12 and Under - FREE)

    Sun 8th June 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    Free

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1121 Merrill Plaisance Street, Detroit, 48203, MI, United States

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