2026 Annual Burns Park Run
- Date Sun 3rd May 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Price $6.30 - $48.70
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of running and community spirit at the 2026 Annual Burns Park Run, taking place on Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, in the charming Ann Arbor neighborhood of Washtenaw! This beloved event features a scenic loop course that winds through tree-lined streets, making it a favorite for both beginner and elite runners. Participants can choose from a 5K or 10K race, with over 1,500 runners expected to join in the fun, including more than 200 elementary school kids eager to tackle the 5K. For the youngest athletes, there’s even a special 1/2 mile Fun Run!
Celebrating its 48th anniversary, the Burns Park Run not only promotes fitness but also serves as a vital fundraiser for the Burns Park Elementary PTO, supporting educational programs for local students. All finishers in the timed events will receive a commemorative medal, and awards will be presented in various categories following the races. With a family-friendly atmosphere, community support, and enthusiastic volunteers, the Burns Park Run promises to be a memorable day for participants of all ages. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to run for a cause while enjoying the vibrant spirit of Ann Arbor!
Celebrating its 48th anniversary, the Burns Park Run not only promotes fitness but also serves as a vital fundraiser for the Burns Park Elementary PTO, supporting educational programs for local students. All finishers in the timed events will receive a commemorative medal, and awards will be presented in various categories following the races. With a family-friendly atmosphere, community support, and enthusiastic volunteers, the Burns Park Run promises to be a memorable day for participants of all ages. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to run for a cause while enjoying the vibrant spirit of Ann Arbor!
Organiser's Description
Winding through a beautiful Ann Arbor neighborhood near the University of Michigan campus, the tree-lined Burns Park Run loop course has been a favorite of beginner and world-class runners alike.
The Burns Park Run will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2026. It is a long-standing and successful fundraiser, organized and run by volunteers, that supports Burns Park Elementary PTO [http://www.burnsparkpto.org] programs. We are excited to celebrate our 48th anniversary this year.
Known for its family-friendly atmosphere, the Burns Park Run 5K and 10K races annually draw 1,000 to 1,500 runners aged 5 to 90 years, with over 200 elementary school kids running the 5K. For the youngest of participants, there is a separate 1/2 mile Fun Run around the park.
AWARDS & MEDALS
ALL FINISHERS of the timed events: 5K (Run and Walk) and 10K will receive a finisher medal at the Burns Park Run. Additional awards will be recognized at the awards ceremony which will take place after the Fun Run at approximately 10am. Awards will be recognized for the following categories:
* Top Male, Female and Non-Binary for Top Overall, Masters and Grand Masters winner of the 5K and 10K Run
* Top Male, Female and Non-Binary for Top Winner for each Adult Age Group Division of the 5K and 10K Run
* 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Male, Female and Non-Binary for each Youth Age Division (5 and under through 17 years old) of the 5K and 10K Run
RACE T-SHIRTS
Shirts are OPTIONAL and can be purchased when registering or through the event store on the Run Sign Up website.
PACKET PICKUP SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY MAY 1, 4-5:30 PM at the Flagpole (in front of Burns Park Elementary)
SATURDAY MAY 2, 12-3 PM in the Burns Park Warming Hut (corner of Wells and Baldwin)
Race day packet pickup is available, too!
SUNDAY MAY 3, 7-8:15 AM, in front of the Burns Park Warming Hut (park-side)
MORE ABOUT THE BURNS PARK RUN
The Burns Park Run was started by the PTO as a fundraiser for 6th grade campers in 1979. This Burns Park Elementary fundraiser has grown and symbiotically supported the activities offered by our PTO to its students and their families. Todays race is headed by volunteer race directors and ~100 volunteers working throughout the year on planning, funding, marketing and staffing the Burns Park Run.
Read more about the storied and unique history of the Burns Park Run in the 2004 press article [http://www.runmichigan.com/columns/dougkurtis/dougcolumn_139.shtml] by marathon legend Doug Kurtis.
The Burns Park Run will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2026. It is a long-standing and successful fundraiser, organized and run by volunteers, that supports Burns Park Elementary PTO [http://www.burnsparkpto.org] programs. We are excited to celebrate our 48th anniversary this year.
Known for its family-friendly atmosphere, the Burns Park Run 5K and 10K races annually draw 1,000 to 1,500 runners aged 5 to 90 years, with over 200 elementary school kids running the 5K. For the youngest of participants, there is a separate 1/2 mile Fun Run around the park.
AWARDS & MEDALS
ALL FINISHERS of the timed events: 5K (Run and Walk) and 10K will receive a finisher medal at the Burns Park Run. Additional awards will be recognized at the awards ceremony which will take place after the Fun Run at approximately 10am. Awards will be recognized for the following categories:
* Top Male, Female and Non-Binary for Top Overall, Masters and Grand Masters winner of the 5K and 10K Run
* Top Male, Female and Non-Binary for Top Winner for each Adult Age Group Division of the 5K and 10K Run
* 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Male, Female and Non-Binary for each Youth Age Division (5 and under through 17 years old) of the 5K and 10K Run
RACE T-SHIRTS
Shirts are OPTIONAL and can be purchased when registering or through the event store on the Run Sign Up website.
PACKET PICKUP SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY MAY 1, 4-5:30 PM at the Flagpole (in front of Burns Park Elementary)
SATURDAY MAY 2, 12-3 PM in the Burns Park Warming Hut (corner of Wells and Baldwin)
Race day packet pickup is available, too!
SUNDAY MAY 3, 7-8:15 AM, in front of the Burns Park Warming Hut (park-side)
MORE ABOUT THE BURNS PARK RUN
The Burns Park Run was started by the PTO as a fundraiser for 6th grade campers in 1979. This Burns Park Elementary fundraiser has grown and symbiotically supported the activities offered by our PTO to its students and their families. Todays race is headed by volunteer race directors and ~100 volunteers working throughout the year on planning, funding, marketing and staffing the Burns Park Run.
Read more about the storied and unique history of the Burns Park Run in the 2004 press article [http://www.runmichigan.com/columns/dougkurtis/dougcolumn_139.shtml] by marathon legend Doug Kurtis.
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $3.34 Fee
Sun 3rd May 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$42.34
The 5K starts and finishes near the corner of Wells St and Baldwin Ave. Participants travel counter-clockwise around the course. Most of the course is flat, with the largest net elevation change on Shadford Rd, from Ferdon Rd to Harding Rd, followed by a lesser, but steeper incline immediately after turning onto Woodside Rd. The finish is a long gradual downhill, with a fast downhill from Ferdon Rd to the finish line. Race T-Shirts - Shirts are OPTIONAL and can be purchased when registering or through the event store on the Run Sign Up website. AWARDS: ALL FINISHERS of the timed events: 5K (Run and Walk) and 10K will receive a finisher medal at the Burns Park Run. Additional awards will be recognized at the awards ceremony which will take place after the Fun Run at approximately 10am. Awards will be recognized for the following categories: - Top Male, Female and Non-Binary for Top Overall, Masters and Grand Masters winner of the 5K Run - Top Male, Female and Non-Binary for Top Winner for each Adult Age Group Division of the 5K Run - 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Male, Female and Non-Binary for each Youth Age Division (5 and under through 17 years old) of the 5K Run -
5K Walk
Incl. $3.34 Fee
Sun 3rd May 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$42.34
This is the same course as the 5K Run. It starts and finishes near the corner of Wells St and Baldwin Ave. Participants travel counter-clockwise around the course. Most of the course is flat, with the largest net elevation change on Shadford Rd, from Ferdon Rd to Harding Rd, followed by a lesser, but steeper incline immediately after turning onto Woodside Rd. The finish is a long gradual downhill, with a downhill from Ferdon Rd to the finish line. Race T-Shirts - Shirts are OPTIONAL and can be purchased when registering or through the event store on the Run Sign Up website. -
10K Run
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sun 3rd May 2026 (8:40AM EDT)
$48.70
The 10K starts and finishes near the corner of Wells St and Baldwin Ave. The 10K is two loops of the 5K route. Participants travel counter-clockwise around the course. Most of the course is flat, with the largest net elevation change on Shadford Rd, from Ferdon Rd to Harding Rd, followed by a lesser, but steeper incline immediately after turning onto Woodside Rd. The finish is a long gradual downhill, with a fast downhill from Ferdon Rd to the finish line. Race T-Shirts - Shirts are OPTIONAL and can be purchased when registering or through the event store on the Run Sign Up website. AWARDS: ALL FINISHERS of the timed events: 5K (Run and Walk) and 10K will receive a finisher medal at the Burns Park Run. Additional awards will be recognized at the awards ceremony which will take place after the Fun Run at approximately 10am. Awards will be recognized for the following categories: - Top Male, Female and Non-Binary for Top Overall, Masters and Grand Masters winner of the 10K Run - Top Male, Female and Non-Binary for Top Winner for each Adult Age Group Division of the 10K Run - 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Male, Female and Non-Binary for each Youth Age Division (5 and under through 17 years old) of the 10K Run -
1/2 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $1.30 Fee
Sun 3rd May 2026 (9:45AM EDT)
$6.30
The 1/2 Mile Run Run is one loop around the old Burns Park County Fairground loop. Race T-Shirts - Shirts are OPTIONAL and can be purchased when registering or through the event store on the Run Sign Up website. -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee
$27.50
This is a virtual option for those not able to join us in person.
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