2025 Purple Polka Dot Race
- Date Sun 10th August 2025
- Time 7:55AM EDT
- Location Shelby Twp, Michigan
- Price $6.80 - $53.44
- Races 7 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
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. Donβt miss out on the funβmark your calendars and prepare for a day filled with energy, camaraderie, and polka dot spirit!
Organiser's Description
_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
Races
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5k
Incl. $4.14 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 10th August 2025 (8:05AM EDT)
$48.14
CLOSEDThe is an out and back course starting at Eastwood Beach -
Quarter Marathon
Incl. $4.44 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 10th August 2025 (7:55AM EDT)
$53.44
CLOSEDThe distance for this event is a little longer than a 10K. This event is capped at 100. -
Family Fun Run
Incl. $2.10 Fee
Sun 10th August 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$12.10
CLOSEDThere are 3 waves for the Family Fun Run. Register for your preferred time slot. 2 years and under are free. -
5k Handcycle
Incl. $4.14 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 10th August 2025 (8:05AM EDT)
$48.14
CLOSED -
Quarter Marathon Handcycle
Incl. $4.44 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 10th August 2025 (7:55AM EDT)
$53.44
CLOSED -
Virtual 5k Challenge
Incl. $3.90 Fee & T-Shirt
$43.90
CLOSED -
Virtual Ppdr Friend
Incl. $1.80 Fee
$6.80
CLOSED
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