Golden Grizzlies 5k/10k Run

  • Date Sun 28th September 2025
  • Time 9:10AM EDT
  • Location Rochester, Michigan
  • Price Free - $43.90
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the vibrant Golden Grizzlies 5k/10k Run, taking place on Sunday, September 28, 2025, in the beautiful setting of Rochester, Oakland! This exciting event welcomes participants of all ages and abilities, featuring a scenic loop through the picturesque campus of Oakland University, culminating with a lap around the renowned Elaine Leigh track facility. Whether you're aiming for the 5k run/walk or the more challenging 10k run, everyone will receive a race t-shirt and a medal upon crossing the finish line.

The day's festivities kick off at 9:10 am with a special Kids Run/Walk for ages 10 and under, followed by the 5k and 10k events starting at 9:30 am. Don't miss out on the chance to enjoy post-race celebrations, complete with sponsor tents, music, and a coffee truck to recharge your energy! Plus, corporate and open team races add an extra layer of excitement, with awards for top teams and individual finishers. Mark your calendars and join us for a day filled with community spirit and fitness!

Organiser's Description

The Golden Grizzlies 5k/10k Run is an event for all ages and abilities! Join us as we run a scenic loop through Oakland University's campus and finish with a lap on the Elaine Leigh track facility! We will be holding a 5k run/walk and a 10k run with medals and t-shirts for all participants. Proceeds from the race will go to benefit the Oakland University Cross Country and Track and Field programs.

STARTING TIMES:

9:10 am - Kids Run/Walk (meant for ages 10 and under)

9:30 am - 5K run/walk and 10K Run

PACKET PICKUP: PACKET PICKUP ON RACE MORNING ONLY. Packet pickup open from 7:30-9:00 at race site.

AWARDS: Each finisher of the 5k and 10k will receive a race t-shirt and a medal. Overall male and female finishers and masters winners will receive awards. Kids run participants will receive a ribbon for finishing one lap of the OU track! Kids race will start and finish inside the OU track facility.

POST RUN FESTIVITIES:
Please stick around after your run or walk and visit our sponsor tents and enjoy some music. We will also have a coffee truck on site for that extra energy boost!

CORPORATE/OPEN TEAM RACES:

We will have a 5k team race for Corporate, Open, and Oakland University Department runners.
We plan to award the first place team in each event. Scoring will be based on individual age group placings. Only your top 5 runners will be configured into the scoring. We will have the results posted on our race website after the competition.

For those of you in charge of creating corporate teams, you will have to create a corporate team in the corporate section on our website. You will be able to customize your settings for payment. You will put your teams together in the groups/teams section as well under corporate teams. If you have any questions please dont hesitate to reach out!

SPECIAL ALUMNI BIB:

Just like in 2024, the first 200 alumni to sign up will receive a special gold race bib!

Races

  • 5k Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.60 Fee & Race Shirts

    Sun 28th September 2025 (9:30AM EDT)

    $38.60

  • 10k Run

    Incl. $3.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 28th September 2025 (9:30AM EDT)

    $43.90

  • Kids Run! (Meant for Ages 10 and Under)

    Sun 28th September 2025 (9:10AM EDT)

    Free

    We are introducing the kids run to the Golden Grizzlies 5k/10k weekend! A 400m run/walk around the Elaine Leigh Track! All participants get finisher ribbons and it is free of charge!

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Location

Recreation and Athletic Outdoor Complex (Elaine Leigh Track and Field Complex at Oakland University), 6000 Meadow Brook Rd, Rochester, 48309, MI, United States

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