The Karma Jack Golden Grizzlies Festival of Races Presented by Oakland University Credit Union
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Past event
9:10 AM EDT
Rochester, Michigan
Free–$60.13 · 6 races
5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and fun at the Karma Jack Golden Grizzlies Festival of Races on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Oakland University. This vibrant event welcomes participants of all ages and abilities, featuring a scenic loop that showcases the beautiful campus. Runners can choose between a 5K run/walk and a more challenging 10K run, both starting at 9:30 AM, while the Kids Run/Walk for ages 10 and under kicks off at 9:10 AM. All finishers will receive a race t-shirt and a medal, with special awards for the top performers in various categories.
The festival promises more than just racing; enjoy post-run festivities with sponsor tents, live music, and delicious offerings like Rootless Coffee and Berry Bowl'd Acaia bowls and smoothies. With proceeds benefiting the Oakland University Cross Country and Track and Field programs, this event not only promotes health and wellness but also supports local athletics. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this exhilarating community celebration—mark your calendar and join us for an unforgettable day!
The festival promises more than just racing; enjoy post-run festivities with sponsor tents, live music, and delicious offerings like Rootless Coffee and Berry Bowl'd Acaia bowls and smoothies. With proceeds benefiting the Oakland University Cross Country and Track and Field programs, this event not only promotes health and wellness but also supports local athletics. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this exhilarating community celebration—mark your calendar and join us for an unforgettable day!
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Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $4.80 Fee & Race Shirts
Entries closed9:30 AM EDT
$54.80
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10k Run
Incl. $5.13 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed9:30 AM EDT
$60.13
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Kids Run (Ages 10 and Under)
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!
Entries closed9:10 AM EDT
Free
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Student 5k (Only Registrations With an Oakland.edu Email Will Be Accepted)
Incl. $2.53 Fee & Student T-Shirt
Students must sign up with an Oakland.edu email address and be ready to show student ID on day of race.
Entries closed9:30 AM EDT
$17.53
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5k Run/Walk (No T-Shirt Included)
Incl. $3.83 Fee
Entries closed9:30 AM EDT
$38.83
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10k Run (No T-Shirt Included)
Incl. $3.83 Fee
Entries closed9:30 AM EDT
$38.83
Organiser's description
The Golden Grizzlies Festival of Races is an event for all ages and abilities! Join us as we run a scenic loop through Oakland University. 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:
EARLY PACKET PICK UP FOR 2026: (BEAT THE LINES ON RACE MORNING)
At the Oakland University Credit Union main branch - 3220 University Drive , Auburn Hills, MI
Early pick up days and times: Fri 9/25/26 - 12noon-7pm Sat 9/26 - 9am-12noon
PACKET PICKUP AVAILABLE ON RACE MORNING.
Packet pickup open from 7:30-9:00 at race site (Parking Lot 3).
AWARDS: Each finisher of the 5k and 10k will receive a race t-shirt and a medal. Kids run participants will also receive a special OUCU T-Shirt and also a medal.
This year, Hansons Running Shop will be awarding gift certificates to the top finishers in the following categories:
10K
Top Three Overall Men and Women
$250
$150
$100
Masters Overall Man and Woman
$150
5K
Top Three Overall Men and Women
$150
$100
$50
Masters Overall Man and Woman
$100
$15 REGISTRATION FOR OAKLAND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS using their oakland.edu email address. Students who get 3 friends to sign up with their unique registration code will be refunded $10 as well.
NEW MEDALS FOR 2026!!
Year 2 of our Medal Series!!
Our medals this year will feature the historic MEADOWBROOK HALL. We are excited to provide this memento for you all to remember your trip around our campus, and the beautiful scenery of Meadowbrook Hall. Learn more about the Meadowbrook Hall here: Meadow Brook Hall | Rochester, MI
POST RUN FESTIVITIES:
Please stick around after your run or walk and visit our sponsor tents and enjoy some music. We will also have Rootless Coffee with a coffee truck on site for that extra energy boost, and also Berry Bowl'd with Acaia bowls and smoothies!
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 2025, the first 350 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:
EARLY PACKET PICK UP FOR 2026: (BEAT THE LINES ON RACE MORNING)
At the Oakland University Credit Union main branch - 3220 University Drive , Auburn Hills, MI
Early pick up days and times: Fri 9/25/26 - 12noon-7pm Sat 9/26 - 9am-12noon
PACKET PICKUP AVAILABLE ON RACE MORNING.
Packet pickup open from 7:30-9:00 at race site (Parking Lot 3).
AWARDS: Each finisher of the 5k and 10k will receive a race t-shirt and a medal. Kids run participants will also receive a special OUCU T-Shirt and also a medal.
This year, Hansons Running Shop will be awarding gift certificates to the top finishers in the following categories:
10K
Top Three Overall Men and Women
$250
$150
$100
Masters Overall Man and Woman
$150
5K
Top Three Overall Men and Women
$150
$100
$50
Masters Overall Man and Woman
$100
$15 REGISTRATION FOR OAKLAND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS using their oakland.edu email address. Students who get 3 friends to sign up with their unique registration code will be refunded $10 as well.
NEW MEDALS FOR 2026!!
Year 2 of our Medal Series!!
Our medals this year will feature the historic MEADOWBROOK HALL. We are excited to provide this memento for you all to remember your trip around our campus, and the beautiful scenery of Meadowbrook Hall. Learn more about the Meadowbrook Hall here: Meadow Brook Hall | Rochester, MI
POST RUN FESTIVITIES:
Please stick around after your run or walk and visit our sponsor tents and enjoy some music. We will also have Rootless Coffee with a coffee truck on site for that extra energy boost, and also Berry Bowl'd with Acaia bowls and smoothies!
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 2025, the first 350 alumni to sign up will receive a special gold race bib!
Location
Oakland University Parking Lot 1, 433 Meadow Brook Rd, Rochester, 48309, MI, United States
The Karma Jack Golden Grizzlies Festival of Races Presented by Oakland University Credit Union
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