Michigan Humane Tailgate! Run. Walk. Adopt.
- Date Sat 9th May 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Detroit, Michigan
- Price $22.70 - $134.00
- Races 7 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the Michigan Humane Tailgate! Run. Walk. Adopt. on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in the vibrant city of Detroit, Wayne. This exciting event celebrates the wonderful bond between pets and their humans, building on the cherished tradition of the Mutt March. Held at the picturesque Roosevelt Park and the iconic Michigan Central Station, the day promises fun for everyone.
Choose between a thrilling 5K run, where you can register your furry friend to join you, or participate in the heartwarming 1K Mutt March. The 5K route takes you through the scenic streets of Southwest Detroit, featuring stops at Ralph C. Wilson Park and the Southwest Detroit Greenway before returning to the station. In addition to the races, attendees can enjoy a variety of activities including nearly 100 animals up for adoption at the Mike Morse Law Firm Meet Your Best Friend event, exciting dog contests, field games, food trucks, and a lively beer garden. With live music setting the stage for a fantastic atmosphere, the Michigan Humane Tailgate is a celebration you won't want to miss!
Choose between a thrilling 5K run, where you can register your furry friend to join you, or participate in the heartwarming 1K Mutt March. The 5K route takes you through the scenic streets of Southwest Detroit, featuring stops at Ralph C. Wilson Park and the Southwest Detroit Greenway before returning to the station. In addition to the races, attendees can enjoy a variety of activities including nearly 100 animals up for adoption at the Mike Morse Law Firm Meet Your Best Friend event, exciting dog contests, field games, food trucks, and a lively beer garden. With live music setting the stage for a fantastic atmosphere, the Michigan Humane Tailgate is a celebration you won't want to miss!
Organiser's Description
Building on the beloved tradition of Michigan Humanes annual Mutt March, were embarking on a new chapter that celebrates the powerful bond between people and their pets, and the many ways they inspire us to live with greater joy, compassion, and connection. We invite you to join us for the celebration at Corktowns Roosevelt Park and the iconic Michigan Central Station. Theres something for everyone! The new 5K run will take you from Roosevelt Park through Southwest Detroit, a jaunt through Ralph C. Wilson Park, returning to Michigan Central Station on the Southwest Detroit Greenway and you can register your dog to run with you! The event also features the 1K Mutt March fundraising walk, the Mike Morse Law Firm Meet Your Best Friend event with nearly 100 animals up for adoption, field games and contests for dogs, food trucks, a beer garden, live music, and more!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY, MAY 8TH
5:00 PM Early Packet Pick-Up Closes
7:00 PM Early Packet Pick-Up Closes
SATURDAY, MAY 9TH
7:30 AM Onsite Packet pick-up opens (5K & 1K Walk)
8:30 AM 5K Race to End Pet Hunger (NO DOGS) Start
9:00 AM 5K Race to End Pet Hunger (WITH DOGS) Start
9:00 AM TAILGATE! Festivities Begin
* Food trucks
* Beer garden
* Meet Your Best Friend adoptions
* Dog contests and activity programming
* Sponsor and partner activations
9:30 AM 1K Mutt March to Save Animals (WITH OR WITHOUT DOGS) Start
2:00 PM TAILGATE! Festivities End
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY, MAY 8TH
5:00 PM Early Packet Pick-Up Closes
7:00 PM Early Packet Pick-Up Closes
SATURDAY, MAY 9TH
7:30 AM Onsite Packet pick-up opens (5K & 1K Walk)
8:30 AM 5K Race to End Pet Hunger (NO DOGS) Start
9:00 AM 5K Race to End Pet Hunger (WITH DOGS) Start
9:00 AM TAILGATE! Festivities Begin
* Food trucks
* Beer garden
* Meet Your Best Friend adoptions
* Dog contests and activity programming
* Sponsor and partner activations
9:30 AM 1K Mutt March to Save Animals (WITH OR WITHOUT DOGS) Start
2:00 PM TAILGATE! Festivities End
Races
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5k | Adult
Incl. $3.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$43.90
Hope Unleashed 5K: Run to End Pet Hunger in partnership with Delta Dental and Kroger -
5k | Youth (0-12 Yrs)
Incl. $2.70 Fee
Sat 9th May 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$22.70
Hope Unleashed 5K: Run to End Pet Hunger in partnership with Delta Dental and Kroger -
5k | Adult With Dog (9:00am Start Time)
Incl. $4.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$54.50
Hope Unleashed 5K: Run to End Pet Hunger in partnership with Delta Dental and Kroger -
1k | Adult
Incl. $3.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$43.90
Mutt March: Walk for Animal Rescue in partnership with Team Lyders Taco Bell -
1k | Adult With Dog
Incl. $4.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$54.50
Mutt March: Walk for Animal Rescue in partnership with Team Lyders Taco Bell -
1k | Youth (0-12yrs)
Incl. $2.70 Fee
Sat 9th May 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$22.70
Mutt March: Walk for Animal Rescue in partnership with Team Lyders Taco Bell -
May 7th - the Siren Social
Incl. $9.00 Fee
Sat 9th May 2026 (6:30PM EDT)
$134.00
Get ready to kick off race weekend in style! On Thursday, May 7, from 630 PM, the Humane Leaders invite you to a pre-Tailgate gathering Upstairs at The Siren Hotel. Enjoy a complimentary welcome drink and a strolling dinner catered by Cutting Edge Cuisine and mingle with a community of passionate runners, walkers, and animal lovers. Cash bar also available. Grab your race packet, snap a few stylish photos, and toast to the incredible impact we make when we come together for a cause that matters. Every dollar raised at this exclusive evening goes directly to Michigan Humane, supporting their mission to care for animals in need. Start your race weekend with connection, celebration, and purpose its an evening you wont want to miss!
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2231 Michigan Ave, Detroit, 48216, MI, United States
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