Accent Pontiac 5K Green Bucket Run/Walk

  • Date Sat 8th November 2025
  • Time 9:00AM EST
  • Location Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
  • Price Free - $43.65
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready for the 8th Annual Accent Pontiac Green Bucket 5K Run/Walk, a vibrant fall event happening on Saturday, November 8th, 2025, in the picturesque Bloomfield Hills, Oakland. This scenic 5K course, beginning at Kirk in the Hills, offers a delightful combination of mildly flat and hilly paved roads winding around the beautiful Island Lake, making it perfect for both seasoned runners and families looking to enjoy a day outdoors.

Participants can kick off their morning with on-site registration and packet pickup starting at 7:30 AM, followed by the main race at 9:00 AM and a special kids' race at 9:15 AM. With early registration fees at just $40 for adults, $25 for students, and discounted rates for Pontiac residents, this event is an excellent opportunity to embrace the spirit of community while enjoying the stunning autumn scenery. Each runner will receive a T-shirt and race bib, and you can even support local families through the "Sponsor a Runner" initiative. Join us for a fun-filled day that benefits Accent Pontiac and celebrates health, fitness, and togetherness!

Organiser's Description

JOIN US FOR THE

8TH ANNUAL

ACCENT PONTIAC

GREEN BUCKET

5K RUN/WALK!

_THIS IS A SCENIC BLOOMFIELD HILLS FALL RUN AROUND ISLAND LAKE __BEGINNING AT KIRK IN THE HILLS._



REGISTRATION INFO:

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$40 EARLY REGISTRATION BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3RD.

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$25 FOR STUDENTS BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3RD.

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$30 FOR PONTIAC RESIDENTS BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3RD.

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$45 AFTER OCT. 3RD AND WALK-INS.

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THIS COURSE IS USATF-CERTIFIED.

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EVERY RUNNER GETS A T-SHIRT AND RACE BIB.



RACE DETAILS

ON-SITE REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICKUP OPENS AT 7:30 AM ON RACE DAY!

THE RACE BEGINS AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8TH FOLLOWED BY THE KIDS RACE AT 9:15 AM.



COURSE DETAILS

THIS COURSE IS A 5K BEGINNING AT KIRK IN THE HILLS/LONG LAKE ROAD AND USING MILDLY FLAT/HILLY PAVED ROADS AROUND THE LAKE IN A BEAUTIFUL AUTUMN TOUR.



SNACK DRIVE

SNACK DRIVE LIST FOR 2025! [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1In78MFh_qoEX8euPN7VdfXRX7_MfG1ITUtHJeYT_mtI/edit?usp=sharing]



PONTIAC RESIDENT DISCOUNT

IF YOU LIVE IN PONTIAC, USE CODE PONTRES FOR A $30 REGISTRATION FEE!



STUDENTS

IF YOU ARE A STUDENT, USE CODE STUDENT FOR A $25 REGISTRATION FEE!



SPONSOR A RUNNER

Can't participate this year but want to support the event? Consider sponsoring a runner! Click the blue Donate button, choose "On Behalf of Other", and type "Sponsor a Runner". Suggested donation: $25. The Sponsor a Runner initiative supports Accent Pontiac students and families participating in the Green Bucket Run.



PROCEEDS BENEFIT ACCENT PONTIAC! [http://accentpontiac.org]

Races

  • 5k (In-Person)

    Incl. $3.65 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 8th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)

    $43.65

  • Kids Fun Run (Untimed)

    Sat 8th November 2025 (9:10AM EST)

    Free

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Location

1340 West Long Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, 48302, MI, United States

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