Running Of The Hawgs

Sunday, August 3, 2025 Past event
9:00 AM EDT
Harrison Twp, Michigan
$54.50 · 5 races
5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exhilarating "Running of the Hawgs" 5K, taking place on Sunday, August 3rd, 2025! Set in the beautiful Harrison Township, Macomb, this exciting race begins at 9:00 AM at the Selfridge Air National Guard Base, accessible via the Rosso Highway entrance. Participants will enjoy a scenic course that winds through the base, featuring stunning views of military aircraft, historic buildings, and the natural beauty along Lake St. Clair.

This event isn't just about running; it's a fantastic opportunity to promote fitness, team building, and family participation within a military environment. All proceeds from the race will support the Selfridge Adopt a Family Program, making your participation all the more meaningful. Every finisher will receive a medal, and there will be age group awards plus a special trophy for the top-performing male and female runners. Don't miss out on this unique chance to be part of a community-driven event that celebrates fitness and camaraderie! Be sure to register by July 20th if you need base access, and come ready to run!

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Races

  • 5k RUN - Current Employees Of The 127th Wing

    Incl. $4.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Only select this category if you are currently with the 127 Wing!

    9:00 AM EDT

    $54.50

    Entries closed
  • 5k RUN - Military, retiree, dependent, or civilian employee ID card holders ONLY.

    Incl. $4.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    9:00 AM EDT

    $54.50

    Entries closed
  • 5k RUN - Civilians WITHOUT Department of Defense ID card access to the base.

    Incl. $4.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    9:00 AM EDT

    $54.50

    Entries closed
  • 5k WALK - Military, retiree, dependent, or civilian employee ID card holders ONLY.

    Incl. $4.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Your 5K performance will not be recorded or posted

    9:00 AM EDT

    $54.50

    Entries closed
  • 5k WALK - Civilians WITHOUT Department of Defense ID card access to the base.

    Incl. $4.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Your 5K performance will not be recorded or posted

    9:00 AM EDT

    $54.50

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3RD, SELFRIDGE A.N.G. (ROSSO HIGHWAY ENTRANCE)
5K START TIME 9:00 AM

COME JOIN US FOR THE 'RUNNING OF THE HAWGS'! THE GOAL OF THE 5K IS TO PROVIDE AN EXCITING RACE EXPERIENCE THAT PROMOTES FITNESS, TEAM BUILDING AND FAMILY PARTICIPATION IN A MILITARY ENVIRONMENT.

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE SELFRIDGE ADOPT A FAMILY PROGRAM.

RACE COURSE: RACE WINDS THROUGH SELFRIDGE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE WHERE RUNNERS WILL SEE MILITARY AIRCRAFT, HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND WILDLIFE ALONG LAKE ST CLAIR, THEN FINISH NEAR THE LEGENDARY A-10 WARTHOG.

USE THE HALL ROAD (ROSSO HIGHWAY) BASE ENTRANCE.

RACE DAY CHECK IN WILL BE FROM 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM.

ALL FINISHERS IN THE 5K WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL.

AGE GROUP AWARDS AND A TROPHY TO THE GROUP THAT HAS THE BEST PERFORMING MALE AND FEMALES IN THE 5K.

CIVILIANS WITHOUT BASE ACCESS - REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JULY 20TH. DO NOT REGISTER AS MILITARY, RETIREE, DEPENDENT OR CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE OR YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ENTRY TO THE BASE ON RACE DAY. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN.

MILITARY MEMBERS AND RETIREES, DEPENDENTS, CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE BASE ACCESS MUST HAVE DOD ID CARD, VALID THROUGH AUGUST 3RD.

NO REFUNDS!

Location

901 Rosso Highway, Harrison Township, 48045, MI, United States

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