2024 Purple Polka Dot Race

Sunday, August 11, 2024 Past event

10:00 AM EDT

Shelby Twp, Michigan

$5.00–$49.00 · 7 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready for a day of fun and fitness at the 9th Annual Purple Polka Dot Race on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Stony Creek Metropark - Eastwood Beach in Shelby Twp, Macomb! This vibrant event offers an exciting lineup for both runners and walkers, featuring a 5K Run/Walk, a Quarter Marathon, and a Family Fun Run. Participants will not only enjoy a great day outdoors but also contribute to a worthy cause, as proceeds support the Vascular Birthmarks Foundation (VBF), helping families find vital medical treatment and community support.

The event kicks off with packet pick-up starting at 7:15 AM, followed by the Quarter Marathon at 7:55 AM and the 5K Run/Walk at 8:05 AM. The Family Fun Run heats will begin shortly after, ensuring a full morning of activities for everyone. Don’t forget to gather your friends and family to join the SOCIAL TEAM DIVISION for a chance to make an even bigger impact, with the team boasting the most members earning an additional $500 donation to VBF in their name. Whether you're racing in person or participating virtually, the Purple Polka Dot Race promises a joyful atmosphere and a chance

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Races

5k

Includes T-Shirt

The is an out and back course starting at Eastwood Beach

8:05 AM EDT

$44.00

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Quarter Marathon

Includes T-Shirt

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

7:55 AM EDT

$49.00

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Family Fun Run

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

$10.00

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5k Handcycle

Includes T-Shirt

8:05 AM EDT

$44.00

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Quarter Marathon Handcycle

Includes T-Shirt

7:55 AM EDT

$49.00

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Virtual 5k Challenge
Virtual

Includes T-Shirt

10:00 AM EDT

$40.00

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Virtual Ppdr Friend
Virtual

10:00 AM EDT

$5.00

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Organiser's description

The 9th Annual Purple Polka Dot Race will take place on August 11, 2024 at Stony Creek Metropark - Eastwood Beach in Shelby Twp, MI. The proceeds of this event go to support the Vascular Birthmarks Foundation (VBF) helping families in Michigan and all over the world find medical treatment and 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 11, 2024 (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 VBF 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