Detroit Auto Show 5K
- Date Sat 17th January 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Detroit, Michigan
- Price $46.58
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fitness and fun at the Detroit Auto Show 5K on Saturday, January 17, 2026! This exciting event will take place at Huntington Place, right along the picturesque Detroit Riverfront. Participants can look forward to a scenic route that begins and ends just steps from the renowned Detroit Auto Show, making this a perfect opportunity to combine a love for running with a passion for automobiles.
The race kicks off at 9 AM, and it promises to be a fantastic experience for runners of all ages and skill levels. With awards for the top three finishers overall and in various age categories, there's plenty of motivation to lace up your sneakers! Plus, all proceeds from the event will support updates to the exhibits at the Outdoor Adventure Center. Don’t forget, as a bonus, you can snag discounted tickets to the Detroit Auto Show when you register for the 5K! Join us for a day filled with excitement, community spirit, and a commitment to outdoor adventure!
The race kicks off at 9 AM, and it promises to be a fantastic experience for runners of all ages and skill levels. With awards for the top three finishers overall and in various age categories, there's plenty of motivation to lace up your sneakers! Plus, all proceeds from the event will support updates to the exhibits at the Outdoor Adventure Center. Don’t forget, as a bonus, you can snag discounted tickets to the Detroit Auto Show when you register for the 5K! Join us for a day filled with excitement, community spirit, and a commitment to outdoor adventure!
Organiser's Description
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the Detroit Auto Show and the Friends of the Outdoor Adventure Center team up to bring back the Auto Show 5K!
JOIN US ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 AT 9AM AT HUNTINGTON PLACE. THE ROUTE WILL TAKE PLACE ALONG THE DETROIT RIVERFRONT AND START/FINISH OUTSIDE THE DOORS OF THE DETROIT AUTO SHOW.
_All proceeds of the event will help update the exhibits at the Outdoor Adventure Center._
Tickets to the Detroit Auto Show (public days) can be purchased at a discount through the 5K event. Tickets are discounted by 25%
Adult tickets will be available for $15 ($20 at the door), senior tickets for $9 ($12 at the door), and kid's tickets for $7.50 ($10 at the door). AUTO SHOW TICKET SALES END ON JANUARY 10 TO ALLOW TIME FOR PICK UP. PRICES OF SHOW TICKETS INCREASE AFTER DECEMBER 1.
Early packet pick up will take place on Friday, January 16 from 4PM until 6PM at the Outdoor Adventure Center
Race day packet pick up will take place one hour prior to the race start time at Huntington Place.
Awards will be given to the top three places overall and top three places in each age category. 14 and under; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79, 80 and up
JOIN US ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 AT 9AM AT HUNTINGTON PLACE. THE ROUTE WILL TAKE PLACE ALONG THE DETROIT RIVERFRONT AND START/FINISH OUTSIDE THE DOORS OF THE DETROIT AUTO SHOW.
_All proceeds of the event will help update the exhibits at the Outdoor Adventure Center._
Tickets to the Detroit Auto Show (public days) can be purchased at a discount through the 5K event. Tickets are discounted by 25%
Adult tickets will be available for $15 ($20 at the door), senior tickets for $9 ($12 at the door), and kid's tickets for $7.50 ($10 at the door). AUTO SHOW TICKET SALES END ON JANUARY 10 TO ALLOW TIME FOR PICK UP. PRICES OF SHOW TICKETS INCREASE AFTER DECEMBER 1.
Early packet pick up will take place on Friday, January 16 from 4PM until 6PM at the Outdoor Adventure Center
Race day packet pick up will take place one hour prior to the race start time at Huntington Place.
Awards will be given to the top three places overall and top three places in each age category. 14 and under; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79, 80 and up
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Detroit Auto Show 5K
Incl. $3.58 Fee & Long Sleeve Light Weight Hoodie
Sat 17th January 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$46.58
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