2026 Palmer Park Event Series: 8K, 5K & 1 Mile Run & Walk
- Date Sun 14th June 2026
- Time 8:15AM EDT
- Location Detroit, Michigan
- Price Free - $70.99
- Races 10 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
The day kicks off early with check-in starting at 6:30 AM, followed by an uplifting opening ceremony at 8:00 AM. The 1 Mile Run begins at 8:15 AM, followed by the 8K and 5K races at 8:45 AM. After the races, unwind with an invigorating outdoor yoga session at 10:00 AM. Participants can enjoy a festive atmosphere, complete with race shirts, medals, and interactive online media. Don't miss this opportunity to run, walk, and celebrate community spirit while supporting a great cause!
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. $4.98 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 14th June 2026 (8:45AM EDT)
$54.98
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8K + 1 Mile Combo
Incl. $5.99 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 14th June 2026 (8:15AM EDT)
$70.99
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Virtual 8K
Incl. $4.98 Fee & T-Shirt
$54.98
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5k
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 14th June 2026 (8:45AM EDT)
$44.30
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5K + 1 Mile Combo
Incl. $5.31 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 14th June 2026 (8:15AM EDT)
$60.31
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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
