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 for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the Golden Grizzlies 5k/10k Run on Sunday, September 28, 2025, in Rochester, Oakland! This exciting event welcomes participants of all ages and abilities, featuring a scenic loop through the beautiful Oakland University campus, culminating in a lap on the renowned Elaine Leigh track facility. Lace up your running shoes for the 5k run/walk or challenge yourself with the 10k run, both starting at 9:30 am.
Participants can look forward to receiving a race t-shirt and a medal, with special awards for overall male and female finishers, as well as masters winners. Young runners can join in the fun with a Kids Run/Walk at 9:10 am, where each child will earn a ribbon for completing a lap on the track. Be sure to arrive early for packet pickup from 7:30 to 9:00 am and stick around after the race to enjoy post-run festivities, sponsor tents, and live music. Don't miss out on the chance to grab a special gold race bib if you're one of the first 200 alumni to sign up! Join us for a day of community spirit, healthy competition, and great
Participants can look forward to receiving a race t-shirt and a medal, with special awards for overall male and female finishers, as well as masters winners. Young runners can join in the fun with a Kids Run/Walk at 9:10 am, where each child will earn a ribbon for completing a lap on the track. Be sure to arrive early for packet pickup from 7:30 to 9:00 am and stick around after the race to enjoy post-run festivities, sponsor tents, and live music. Don't miss out on the chance to grab a special gold race bib if you're one of the first 200 alumni to sign up! Join us for a day of community spirit, healthy competition, and great
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!
SPECIAL ALUMNI BIB:
Just like in 2024, the first 200 alumni to sign up will receive a special gold race bib!
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!
SPECIAL ALUMNI BIB:
Just like in 2024, the first 200 alumni to sign up will receive a special gold race bib!
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.60 Fee & Race Shirts
Sun 28th September 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$38.60
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10k Run
Incl. $3.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 28th September 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$43.90
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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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