4Star 4Mile Race

  • Date Sun 8th November 2026
  • Time 11:00AM EST
  • Location Detroit, Michigan
  • Price $33.30 - $43.90
  • Races 5 races

Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating 9th Annual 4Star 4Mile Race on Sunday, November 8, 2026, in the vibrant city of Detroit, Wayne! This unique race, taking place at Dean Savage Memorial Park at the corner of Trumbull and Porter Street, is a heartfelt tribute in celebration of Veterans Day. Runners will have the rare opportunity to participate alongside the annual Veterans Day Parade, creating an unforgettable atmosphere filled with community spirit and gratitude for those who have dedicated their lives to our freedom.

Starting at 11:00 AM, the 4-mile race promises a fun and engaging experience for participants of all ages. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a family looking for a day of fitness and festivities, this event has something for everyone. Don't miss a chance to run past iconic landmarks and enjoy the sights and sounds of the parade, featuring marching bands, World War II veterans, and more. Plus, this year introduces a special Ruck Division, where participants can earn a commemorative Ruck Patch at the finish line. Wear your red, white, and blue with pride and be part of this meaningful event that strengthens the bond between our veterans and the community!

Organiser's Description

IN CELEBRATION OF VETERANS DAY, JOIN US FOR THE 9TH ANNUAL 4STAR 4MILE RACE LOCATED AT THE DEAN SAVAGE MEMORIAL PARK (CORNER OF TRUMBULL AND PORTER STREET) IN CORKTOWN ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH, 2025, AT 11:00 AM. LET'S PUT OUR RUNNING SHOES ON THE GROUND TO HONOR THOSE WHO HAVE DEDICATED THEIR LIVES TO OUR FREEDOM.

OUR 4-MILE RACE IS THE ONLY RACE IN THE COUNTRY THAT RUNS ALONGSIDE OF THE VETERANS DAY PARADE, ON THE SAME COURSE, AT THE SAME TIME AS PART OF DETROIT'S ANNUAL SALUTE TO ARMED SERVICES.

COMMUNITY SPIRIT:

COME TOGETHER WITH FELLOW PARTICIPANTS AND SUPPORTERS TO SHOW YOUR GRATITUDE AND SUPPORT AND ENJOY THE PARADE AND POST-RACE CELEBRATIONS. THIS TRADITION IS A TRULY EXCITING EXPERIENCE YOU WON'T SOON FORGET. MORE THAN JUST A RACE, IT IS A HEARTFELT TRIBUTE TO THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED OUR COUNTRY. SHOW YOUR PRIDE AND WEAR RED, WHITE AND BLUE!



FITNESS AND FUN:

BRING THE FAMILY! WATCH THE PARADE AS YOU RUN ALONGSIDE A MEDAL OF
HONOR RECIPIENT, WORLD WAR LL VETERANS, MARCHING BANDS, JUNIOR ROTC STUDENTS AND
MORE.



**RUCK DIVISION**NEW THIS YEAR

RUCKERS WILL EARN A COMMEMORATIVE RUCK PATCH AT THE FINISH LINE AS THEIR PARTICIPATION AWARD



EVENT START TIMES

11:00 AM: 4STAR4MILE RACE & THE ANNUAL DETROIT VETERANS DAY PARADE



PACKET PICK-UP

EARLY PACKET PICK-UP 12:30 - 3:30 PM SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7TH AT BATCH BREWING COMPANY 1400 PORTER ST, DETROIT

RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP 8:30 - 11:00 AM WILL BE INSIDE THE IBEW BUILDING, ENTER FROM THE BACK PARKING AREA AT THE REAR OF THE IBEW BUILDING. AT THE INTERSECTION OF PORTER AND TRUMBULL





OUT AND BACK LOOP THAT RUNS ALONGSIDE THE ANNUAL DETROIT VETERANS DAY
PARADE (SAME START, SAME FINISH, SAME TIME). RUN PAST THE CORNER, THE NEWLY
RENOVATED MICHIGAN TRAIN STATION AND INTO MEXICAN TOWN BEFORE HEADING BACK TO THE
FINISH LINE.

AWARDS

TOP OVERALL MALE/FEMALE

TOP MASTERS (40 AND UP) MALE/FEMALE

OVERALL MILITARY/VETERAN MALE/FEMALE

10 YEAR AGE GROUP AWARDS MALE/FEMALE



OUR MISSION STATEMENT:
THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO LEAVE MILITARY SERVICE OFTEN LEAVE BEHIND A SENSE OF COMMUNITY, PURPOSE, AND IDENTITY. THE COMMUNITY THEY LEAVE BEHIND IS THEIR MILITARY COMMUNITY; THE PURPOSE THEY LEAVE BEHIND IS WHAT TYPE OF WORK THEIR UNIT PERFORMED AND THE IDENTITY THEY LEAVE IS THEIR SPECIFIC ROLE IN THEIR UNIT. IT IS DIFFICULT TO REPLACE THOSE THINGS AS THEY TRANSITION INTO CIVILIAN LIFE, SO IT IS NO WONDER THAT VETERANS OFTEN FEEL MARGINALIZED.
THE MISSION OF THE 4STAR4MILE RACE IS TO PROVIDE A PLATFORM FOR A SHARED EXPERIENCE BETWEEN OUR COMMUNITIES AND OUR VETERANS. FOR CIVILIANS, AS THEY RUN ALONGSIDE THE ANNUAL VETERANS DAY PARADE, THEY SEE, AND CAN FEEL, THE IMMENSE PRIDE AND COMMITMENT OF THOSE WHO SERVED AND WHO CONTINUE TO SERVE, AND FOR THE VETERANS THEY SEE THAT OUR COMMUNITIES RECOGNIZE OUR PROUD HISTORY AND APPLAUD OUR COMMITMENT, HELPING TO PROVIDE A TRUE SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND PURPOSE THAT VETERANS LONG FOR AND DESERVE.

IT IS THE HOPE OF THE 4STAR4MILE RACE THAT THIS PROVIDES FOR A MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL, SUPPORTIVE EXPERIENCE.

*THIS IS A CHARITABLE EVENT WITH PROCEEDS GOING TO THE ANNUAL DETROIT VETERANS DAY PARADE.

Races

  • 4 Mile | Open

    Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 8th November 2026 (11:00AM EST)

    $38.60

  • 4 Mile | Veteran or Active Duty Military

    Incl. $3.30 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 8th November 2026 (11:00AM EST)

    $33.30

    Register for this event if you are a veteran or active duty military. Overall award for top male and female.
  • 4 Mile | Ruck

    Incl. $3.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 8th November 2026 (11:00AM EST)

    $43.90

  • 4 Mile | Ruck Veteran or Active Duty Military

    Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 8th November 2026 (11:00AM EST)

    $38.60

  • 4 Mile | Virtual

    Incl. $3.30 Fee & T-Shirt

    $33.30

    Register for this event if you want to show your support but are unable to attend in person. You will be able to log your "virtual result" and show on the Virtual Leaderboard.

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Location

Dean Savage Memorial Park, 1420 Abbott St, Detroit, 48216, MI, United States

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