Saline Summerfest 5k
- Date Sat 8th August 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location SALINE, Michigan
- Price $38.10 - $45.52
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of community spirit and fitness at the Saline Summerfest 5K, taking place on Saturday, August 8th, 2026, in the charming town of Saline, Washtenaw. The race kicks off at 8:30 AM from Saline City Hall, located at 100 North Harris Street, offering participants a scenic route that celebrates the beauty of summer. Whether you choose to join the fun in person or opt for a virtual experience, this event promises excitement for all.
Participants can look forward to a vibrant atmosphere, with the first 200 finishers rewarded with delicious free ice cream! Don't forget, all runners who register by July 20, 2026, will receive a coveted race t-shirt. For those who prefer to run from the comfort of their own neighborhood, the virtual option allows you to complete your 5K wherever you feel most at home. Plus, with fun contests like "Most Creative Route" and "Best Photo," there's plenty of opportunities for bragging rights and community engagement. Join us for this unforgettable summer celebration while supporting the Friends of Saline Cross Country and the local schools’ cross country teams!
Participants can look forward to a vibrant atmosphere, with the first 200 finishers rewarded with delicious free ice cream! Don't forget, all runners who register by July 20, 2026, will receive a coveted race t-shirt. For those who prefer to run from the comfort of their own neighborhood, the virtual option allows you to complete your 5K wherever you feel most at home. Plus, with fun contests like "Most Creative Route" and "Best Photo," there's plenty of opportunities for bragging rights and community engagement. Join us for this unforgettable summer celebration while supporting the Friends of Saline Cross Country and the local schools’ cross country teams!
Organiser's Description
SALINE SUMMERFEST 5K PRESENTED BY ANN ARBOR RUNNING COMPANY, [https://www.annarborrunningcompany.com/]CONCEPT INSURANCE [https://www.conceptinsurance.com/] AND ORACLE / OPEN AI WILL TAKE PLACE IN PERSON ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 8TH, AND WILL ALSO OFFER A VIRTUAL OPTION.
****_RACE T-SHIRT DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY JULY 26TH****_
****SIGN UP NOW TO BE GUARANTEED AN AWESOME SUMMERFEST 5K RACE TEE!!!!!*****
IN PERSON EVENT:
Normal course that starts and finishes at Saline City Hall, 100 North Harris Street, Saline, MI. Start time is 8:30AM. Course map is shown the bottom of this page.
PACKET PICKUP
* EARLY PACKET PICKUP WILL BE FROM 3:00PM - 6:00PM, FRIDAY, AUGUST 7TH AT ANN ARBOR RUNNING COMPANY, 901 WEST EISENHOWER PKWY, ANN ARBOR, MI.
* RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP WILL BE FROM 7:00AM - 8:15AM IN FRONT OF SALINE CITY HALL, 100 NORTH HARRIS STREET, SALINE, MI.
Awards: Top 200 finishers will receive free ice cream! All runners registered by 7/20/2026 are guaranteed to receive a race t-shirt.
VIRTUAL OPTION:
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REGISTER BY 7/26/2026 AND YOUR SHIRT AND BIB WILL BE MAILED TO YOU BEFORE RACE WEEKEND. (REGISTRATIONS AFTER 7/26/2026 WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT.)
*
ON THE WEEKEND OF 8/8/2026, RUN YOUR RACE WHEREVER YOU ARE MOST COMFORTABLE, NEIGHBORHOOD, TRACK, BIKE TRAIL, TREADMILL, ETC.
*
POST YOUR RESULTS TO TWITTER, STRAVA, AND/OR FACEBOOK, AND TAG THEM #SALINESUMMERFEST5K2026.
Oh, you want more? How about a few extra contests for bragging rights? On 8/8/2026, you can compete for one of the following:
_MOST CREATIVE ROUTE__ _ show us your route, maybe you want to spell out SXC, maybe you want to draw a cool picture with your route you choose!! We will post your route for all to see.
_FURTHEST FROM SALINE_ - as measured by google maps. Post a picture to Twitter, Facebook and/or Strava with #salinesummerfest5k2025 showing your route and location. Whoever is furthest away from the Four Corners will win bragging rights and be referred to as the SALINE XC LONG DISTANCE SUPPORTER.
_BEST PHOTO__ _ Post a picture in your race t-shirt or any Saline XC gear at the most picturesque part of your run. The winner will be crowned MS. OR MR. PHOTOGENIC and will adorn our run website for at least the next year.
ALL RACE PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE FRIENDS OF SALINE CROSS COUNTRY 501(C)(3) SUPPORTING THE SALINE SCHOOLS CROSS COUNTRY TEAMS.
****_RACE T-SHIRT DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY JULY 26TH****_
****SIGN UP NOW TO BE GUARANTEED AN AWESOME SUMMERFEST 5K RACE TEE!!!!!*****
IN PERSON EVENT:
Normal course that starts and finishes at Saline City Hall, 100 North Harris Street, Saline, MI. Start time is 8:30AM. Course map is shown the bottom of this page.
PACKET PICKUP
* EARLY PACKET PICKUP WILL BE FROM 3:00PM - 6:00PM, FRIDAY, AUGUST 7TH AT ANN ARBOR RUNNING COMPANY, 901 WEST EISENHOWER PKWY, ANN ARBOR, MI.
* RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP WILL BE FROM 7:00AM - 8:15AM IN FRONT OF SALINE CITY HALL, 100 NORTH HARRIS STREET, SALINE, MI.
Awards: Top 200 finishers will receive free ice cream! All runners registered by 7/20/2026 are guaranteed to receive a race t-shirt.
VIRTUAL OPTION:
*
REGISTER BY 7/26/2026 AND YOUR SHIRT AND BIB WILL BE MAILED TO YOU BEFORE RACE WEEKEND. (REGISTRATIONS AFTER 7/26/2026 WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT.)
*
ON THE WEEKEND OF 8/8/2026, RUN YOUR RACE WHEREVER YOU ARE MOST COMFORTABLE, NEIGHBORHOOD, TRACK, BIKE TRAIL, TREADMILL, ETC.
*
POST YOUR RESULTS TO TWITTER, STRAVA, AND/OR FACEBOOK, AND TAG THEM #SALINESUMMERFEST5K2026.
Oh, you want more? How about a few extra contests for bragging rights? On 8/8/2026, you can compete for one of the following:
_MOST CREATIVE ROUTE__ _ show us your route, maybe you want to spell out SXC, maybe you want to draw a cool picture with your route you choose!! We will post your route for all to see.
_FURTHEST FROM SALINE_ - as measured by google maps. Post a picture to Twitter, Facebook and/or Strava with #salinesummerfest5k2025 showing your route and location. Whoever is furthest away from the Four Corners will win bragging rights and be referred to as the SALINE XC LONG DISTANCE SUPPORTER.
_BEST PHOTO__ _ Post a picture in your race t-shirt or any Saline XC gear at the most picturesque part of your run. The winner will be crowned MS. OR MR. PHOTOGENIC and will adorn our run website for at least the next year.
ALL RACE PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE FRIENDS OF SALINE CROSS COUNTRY 501(C)(3) SUPPORTING THE SALINE SCHOOLS CROSS COUNTRY TEAMS.
Races
-
Saline Summerfest 5k Run
Incl. $3.52 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th August 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$45.52
CLOSED -
Saline Summerfest 5k - Virtual
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
$38.10
CLOSED
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