2026 Palmer Park Event Series: 8K, 5K & 1 Mile Run & Walk
From Welcome Home Yoga & Wellness
- Date Sun 14th June 2026
- Time 8:15AM EDT
- Location Detroit, Michigan
- Price Free - $76.33
- Races 10 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us at Palmer Park for a fantastic celebration of Pride Month, supporting local non-profit organizations like People for Palmer Park and the Ruth Ellis Center, which work tirelessly to uplift LGBTQ+ youth and promote community wellness. The day kicks off with check-in and packet pickup starting at 6:30 AM, followed by an opening ceremony at 8:00 AM. Runners will hit the ground running with the 1 Mile starting at 8:15 AM, followed by the 8K and 5K races at 8:45 AM. After the races, unwind with an invigorating yoga session at 10:00 AM! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with your community, celebrate diversity, and enjoy the beautiful Palmer Park. Register now and be part of this unforgettable
Organiser's Description
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 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. _
Races
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8k
Incl. $5.31 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 14th June 2026 (8:45AM EDT)
$60.31
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8K + 1 Mile Combo
Incl. $6.33 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 14th June 2026 (8:15AM EDT)
$76.33
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Virtual 8K
Incl. $4.98 Fee & T-Shirt
$54.98
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5k
Incl. $4.64 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 14th June 2026 (8:45AM EDT)
$49.64
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5K + 1 Mile Combo
Incl. $5.65 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 14th June 2026 (8:15AM EDT)
$65.65
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Virtual 5K
Incl. $4.98 Fee & T-Shirt
$54.98
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1 Mile
Incl. $3.29 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 14th June 2026 (8:15AM EDT)
$28.29
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Virtual 1 Mile
Incl. $4.98 Fee & T-Shirt
$54.98
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Yoga Only
Incl. $3.29 Fee
Sun 14th June 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$28.29
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Yoga Only (Kids 12 and Under - FREE)
Sun 14th June 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
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1121 Merrill Plaisance Street, Detroit, 48203, MI, United States
2026 Palmer Park Event Series: 8K, 5K & 1 Mile Run & Walk
