A Very Nice Run

  • Date Thu 1st January 2026
  • Time 9:00AM EST
  • Location Ann Arbor, Michigan
  • Price Free
  • Races 1 race

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Event summary

Kick off the New Year with a fantastic community event at "A Very Nice Run" on January 1, 2026, in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw! Starting at 9:01 AM from Washtenaw Dairy, located at 602 S Ashley St, this invigorating run is the perfect way to embrace 2026. Participants can enjoy an out-and-back course where you can choose your distanceβ€”whether you're up for a leisurely stroll or aiming for a challenging 7.36 miles, the choice is yours!

Before the run, don't miss the exciting awards presentation for the Michigan Runner Race Series, where the esteemed Michigan Runner of the Year will be crowned at 8:50 AM. And what better way to fuel your run than with some delicious Washtenaw Dairy donuts, a beloved treat among legendary Coach Ron Warhurst and his world-class athletes? Join us for "A Very Nice Run" and make lasting memories while welcoming the New Year with enthusiasm and camaraderie!

Organiser's Description

Join Ann Arbor Running Company [https://www.annarborrunningcompany.com/] and Run Ann Arbor [http://run-annarbor.com/] to kick off the New Year with A Very Nice Run from WASHTENAW DAIRY [http://washtenawdairy.com/] (602 S Ashley St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 [https://goo.gl/maps/VMN4q8ZM5gfXxLg98]) on January 1st at 9:01am. Legendary Coach Ron Warhurst has fed his world class athletes Washtenaw Dairy donuts for years! We can't say this is the magic that makes his runners so great... but it certainly can't hurt to enjoy some WD donuts from time to time. Basically this run is a very nice way to start the New Year!



The ROUTE [https://www.strava.com/routes/22989818] will be an out and back course, so you can go as far or as short as you'd like. Just turn around 1/2 way into your run. Example - If you want to run 7.36 miles turn around at 3.68 miles.



Before we head out to run we will present the awards for the Michigan Runner Race Series [http://michiganrunnerraceseries.com/] and crown the Michigan Runner of the Year at 8:50am.

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  • A Very Nice Run

    Thu 1st January 2026 (9:00AM EST)

    Free

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602 S Ashley St, Ann Arbor, 48103, MI, United States

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