2025 Purple Polka Dot Race

Sunday, August 10, 2025 Past event

7:55 AM EDT

Shelby Twp, Michigan

$6.80–$53.44 · 7 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready for a day of fun, fitness, and community at the 10th Annual Purple Polka Dot Race on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Stony Creek Metropark - Eastwood Beach in Shelby Township, Macomb! This exciting event celebrates a special milestone—its GOLDEN BIRTHDAY! Participants can choose from a variety of race distances, including a 5K Run/Walk, a Quarter Marathon Run, or join the sold-out Family Fun Run.

Join fellow runners and walkers as you support the Vascular Anomalies Alliance (VAA), which helps families in Michigan and beyond connect with vital community support for those with vascular birthmarks. With a festive atmosphere, team divisions, and chances to win awards, this event promises to be a highlight of the summer. Don’t miss out on the fun—mark your calendars and prepare for a day filled with energy, camaraderie, and polka dot spirit!

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Races

5k

Incl. $4.14 Fee & T-Shirt

The is an out and back course starting at Eastwood Beach

8:05 AM EDT

$48.14

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Quarter Marathon

Incl. $4.44 Fee & T-Shirt

The distance for this event is a little longer than a 10K. This event is capped at 100.

7:55 AM EDT

$53.44

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Family Fun Run

Incl. $2.10 Fee

There are 3 waves for the Family Fun Run. Register for your preferred time slot. 2 years and under are free.

10:00 AM EDT

$12.10

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5k Handcycle

Incl. $4.14 Fee & T-Shirt

8:05 AM EDT

$48.14

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Quarter Marathon Handcycle

Incl. $4.44 Fee & T-Shirt

7:55 AM EDT

$53.44

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Virtual 5k Challenge
Virtual

Incl. $3.90 Fee & T-Shirt

7:55 AM EDT

$43.90

Entries closed
Virtual Ppdr Friend
Virtual

Incl. $1.80 Fee

7:55 AM EDT

$6.80

Entries closed

Organiser's description

It's our GOLDEN BIRTHDAY!!!!!

_THE FAMILY FUN RUN IS SOLD OUT!_

The 10th Annual Purple Polka Dot Race will take place on August 10, 2025 at Stony Creek Metropark - Eastwood Beach in Shelby Twp, MI. The proceeds of this event go to support the Vascular Anomalies Alliance (VAA) helping families in Michigan and all over the world find community support for those who have vascular birthmarks.

Runners and walkers will have the opportunity to sign up for either a 5K Run/Walk, a Quarter Marathon Run or a Family Fun Run!

EARLY PACKET PICK-UP TIME AND LOCATION TBD...Watch for details!

Timeline for August 10, 2025 (TENTATIVE)

Packet Pick-Up In Person 5K/Quarter Marathon: Starting at 7:15 am

ATHLETE TIMELINE - TENTATIVE

7:55 AM QUARTER MARATHON START, hand cycle athletes will start first

8:05 AM 5K RUN/WALK START, hand cycle athletes will start first

9:30 AM QM and 5K AWARDS

10:00 AM Family Fun Run Heat 1 start

10:20 AM Family Fun Run Heat 2 Start

10:40 AM Family Fun Run Heat 3 Start

10:30 AM RAFFLE

Athletes from all distances are invited to team up with friends and family for the SOCIAL TEAM DIVISION. Teams can have unlimited runners/walkers and be mixed gender. The team with the MOST MEMBERS will have an extra $500 donated to the VAA in their team name. Runners in the team division are eligible for individual awards. Team name must be spelled the same way during the checkout process.

Shirts and swag bags MAY be provided to those who register after June 30th, but will not be guaranteed.

We cannot thank you all enough for your support and are so excited to see you at the race (in person or virtually!)

~Wishing you polka dot thoughts