South Lyon Pumpkinfest "Lead the Parade" 5k
- Date Sat 27th September 2025
- Time 9:50AM EDT
- Location South Lyon, Michigan
- Price $35.17
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the excitement at the South Lyon Pumpkinfest "Lead the Parade" 5K on Saturday, September 27, 2025, in the charming town of South Lyon, Oakland! This vibrant event invites runners to kick off the Pumpkinfest Parade by racing down South Lyon's Pontiac Trail, surrounded by thousands of enthusiastic spectators. The race starts and finishes at Millennium Middle School, where participants can register and pick up their packets beginning at 8 AM.
Get ready for a fantastic morning filled with community spirit, as the 5K kicks off at 9:50 AM. Runners will receive stylish Tech T-shirts, with awards given in age and gender categories, plus refreshments to fuel your celebration. Please note that due to a change in the parade route, parking is now in the teacher's lot at Millennium; overflow options are available at Centennial Middle School. Don't miss out on this lively event that combines fitness with festive fun in the heart of South Lyon!
Get ready for a fantastic morning filled with community spirit, as the 5K kicks off at 9:50 AM. Runners will receive stylish Tech T-shirts, with awards given in age and gender categories, plus refreshments to fuel your celebration. Please note that due to a change in the parade route, parking is now in the teacher's lot at Millennium; overflow options are available at Centennial Middle School. Don't miss out on this lively event that combines fitness with festive fun in the heart of South Lyon!
Organiser's Description
ON SATURDAY, SEPT 27, 2025, our 5K will _lead the Pumpkinfest Parade down South Lyon's Pontiac Trail through thousands of spectators lining the route_ . Registration, Start, and Finish are at Millennium Middle School at the south end of the track. Registration and packet pick up are near the 9 Mile Road Millennium parking lot/track. Packet pick up begins at 8 AM. Enter the track & field facility via the 9 Mile Road entrance
PLEASE NOTE: The Pumpkinfest Parade changed routes in 2024. As a result, parking has changed for the runners from earlier years. _PLEASE PARK IN THE TEACHER'S PARKING LOT_ on the west end of Millennium near the track. Enter this parking lot from 9 MILE road. Last year's parking is now the staging area for the parade. Overflow parking will be at Centennial Middle School a short distance west of Millennium. Please note! Pontiac Trail will be shut down about 9:30 AM. You may need to get to the race via 9 Mile Road if you are arriving late.
LINK TO COURSE MAP [http://a2racemanagement.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SL-Pumpkinfest-5k-Course-map-2024.pdf]
Food & Awards & Tech Shirts are part of the experience. _The actual race begins at 9:50 AM._
Participants will enjoy Tech T-shirts, age & gender grouped awards, and refreshments!
PLEASE NOTE: The Pumpkinfest Parade changed routes in 2024. As a result, parking has changed for the runners from earlier years. _PLEASE PARK IN THE TEACHER'S PARKING LOT_ on the west end of Millennium near the track. Enter this parking lot from 9 MILE road. Last year's parking is now the staging area for the parade. Overflow parking will be at Centennial Middle School a short distance west of Millennium. Please note! Pontiac Trail will be shut down about 9:30 AM. You may need to get to the race via 9 Mile Road if you are arriving late.
LINK TO COURSE MAP [http://a2racemanagement.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SL-Pumpkinfest-5k-Course-map-2024.pdf]
Food & Awards & Tech Shirts are part of the experience. _The actual race begins at 9:50 AM._
Participants will enjoy Tech T-shirts, age & gender grouped awards, and refreshments!
Races
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5k Run/Walk Lead the Parade!
Incl. $3.17 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 27th September 2025 (9:50AM EDT)
$35.17
CLOSED
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Millennium Middle School, 61526 Nine Mile Rd, South Lyon, 48178, MI, United States
South Lyon Pumpkinfest "Lead the Parade" 5k
