The Bull Run for ALS of Michigan
- Date Sun 21st September 2025 - Sun 28th September 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Milford, Michigan
- Price Free - $43.40
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for the Seventh Annual Bull Run for ALS of Michigan, taking place from September 21 to September 28, 2025, at Kensington Metro Park in Milford, Oakland. This exciting event features a timed 5K run, along with a fun and FREE Calf Mile for kids aged 10 and under, making it a perfect outing for families and fitness enthusiasts alike.
All proceeds from this meaningful event go directly to ALS of Michigan, supporting individuals living with ALS and their families through various invaluable programs. Participants can look forward to a vibrant atmosphere, commemorative finishers medals shaped like dog tags, and a chance to cross the finish line in honor of loved ones. Join us in this heartfelt mission to raise awareness and funds in the fight against ALS while enjoying a day filled with community spirit and camaraderie. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference while having fun—mark your calendars for this inspiring event!
All proceeds from this meaningful event go directly to ALS of Michigan, supporting individuals living with ALS and their families through various invaluable programs. Participants can look forward to a vibrant atmosphere, commemorative finishers medals shaped like dog tags, and a chance to cross the finish line in honor of loved ones. Join us in this heartfelt mission to raise awareness and funds in the fight against ALS while enjoying a day filled with community spirit and camaraderie. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference while having fun—mark your calendars for this inspiring event!
Organiser's Description
This is the SEVENTH ANNUAL BULL RUN FOR ALS OF MICHIGAN. The Bull Run 5K will be timed and the Calf Mile is FREE for kids 10yrs and under. All proceeds go to ALS of Michigan to help our pALS (people with ALS) here in Michigan.
_ALS OF MICHIGAN IS A VOLUNTARY NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, SOLELY DEDICATED TO THE FIGHT AGAINST ALS. OUR MISSION IS DEDICATED TO HELPING OUR PALS (PEOPLE WITH ALS), THEIR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS LIVE LIFE AS FULLY AS POSSIBLE. WE SERVE PALS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MICHIGAN THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS. THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS SUPPORTERS, OUR PROGRAMS ARE ALL OFFERED AT NO COST EVER._
_SOME OF OUR SERVICES INCLUDE INFORMATION, REFERRALS AND RESOURCE GUIDES, WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS, EQUIPMENT LOANS, AUGMENTATIVE & ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION CENTER, HOME VISITS, PEER COUNSELING, SUPPORT GROUPS, AND RESPITE CARE SERVICES (IN CERTAIN AREAS)._
_THERE IS A LOT OF SYMBOLISM IN THE BULL RUN. FIRST THE NAME, MY DAD, KENNETH C. VANBLARICUM PASSED FROM ALS IN FEB. 2010 AND EARLY IN HIS LIFE HE WORKED IN EXCAVATING, HIS NICKNAME WAS BULL HENCE THE BULL RUN. SECOND, THE FINISHERS MEDAL IS A DOG TAG HONORING THE TIME HE SERVED IN THE NATIONAL GUARD OUT OF THE HOWELL ARMORY AND WAS CALLED INTO ACTIVE DUTY DURING THE 1967 RIOTS IN DETROIT. THE START LINE WILL CROSS FIRST BASE WHICH IS THE POSITION PLAYED BY LOU GEHRIG, AS YOU FINISH YOU CROSS HOME PLATE SCORING A HOME RUN FOR OUR PALS(PEOPLE WITH ALS) HERE IN MICHIGAN._
_THIS RUN IS A DREAM OF MINE TO HONOR MY FATHER AND TO SUPPORT THOSE STILL FIGHTING THIS DISEASE FOR WHICH THERE IS CURRENTLY NO CURE. THANK YOU FOR BEING A PART OF THE BULL RUN._
THE BULL RUN WILL BE HELD AT TWO LOCATIONS THIS YEAR:
EMERSON PARK, MIDLAND, MI. IN SEPTEMBER 2025 (Please visit our Facebook page for more information: www.facebook.com/thebullrunforalsofmi) [https://www.facebook.com/thebullrunforalsofmi%29]You can register for the Midland event HERE [https://thebullrunforalsmidland5k.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=16269].
KENSINGTON METRO PARK IN MILFORD, MI. IN SEPTEMBER 2025 - Returning for our seventh year!
RACE SWAG: Timing and finishers medal are included with registration, performance tee is available as an add on through September 7th. Performance Tees are not available after that date.
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP FOR KENSINGTON TWO DAYS:
Wednesday 9/24/25 from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm @ Captains on Main - 423 W. Main St., Brighton, MI 48116
Friday 9/26/24, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ Running Lab Brighton~409 W. Main St., Brighton, MI 48116
SCHEDULE:
KENSINGTON METRO PARK, NORTH MARTINDALE BEACH, 5K RUN
RACE DAY: 7:00a Packet Pick-Up | 8:30 a.m. Run
CALF (1/2) MILE FUN RUN FOR KIDS 10 AND UNDER
7:30 Check in | 8 a.m. Run
No fee to participate!
RESULTS will be live during the event and full results will be posted on this Run Signup page.
The Kensington event will be professionally timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION [https://www.michiganrunningfoundation.com].
_ALS OF MICHIGAN IS A VOLUNTARY NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, SOLELY DEDICATED TO THE FIGHT AGAINST ALS. OUR MISSION IS DEDICATED TO HELPING OUR PALS (PEOPLE WITH ALS), THEIR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS LIVE LIFE AS FULLY AS POSSIBLE. WE SERVE PALS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MICHIGAN THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS. THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS SUPPORTERS, OUR PROGRAMS ARE ALL OFFERED AT NO COST EVER._
_SOME OF OUR SERVICES INCLUDE INFORMATION, REFERRALS AND RESOURCE GUIDES, WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS, EQUIPMENT LOANS, AUGMENTATIVE & ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION CENTER, HOME VISITS, PEER COUNSELING, SUPPORT GROUPS, AND RESPITE CARE SERVICES (IN CERTAIN AREAS)._
_THERE IS A LOT OF SYMBOLISM IN THE BULL RUN. FIRST THE NAME, MY DAD, KENNETH C. VANBLARICUM PASSED FROM ALS IN FEB. 2010 AND EARLY IN HIS LIFE HE WORKED IN EXCAVATING, HIS NICKNAME WAS BULL HENCE THE BULL RUN. SECOND, THE FINISHERS MEDAL IS A DOG TAG HONORING THE TIME HE SERVED IN THE NATIONAL GUARD OUT OF THE HOWELL ARMORY AND WAS CALLED INTO ACTIVE DUTY DURING THE 1967 RIOTS IN DETROIT. THE START LINE WILL CROSS FIRST BASE WHICH IS THE POSITION PLAYED BY LOU GEHRIG, AS YOU FINISH YOU CROSS HOME PLATE SCORING A HOME RUN FOR OUR PALS(PEOPLE WITH ALS) HERE IN MICHIGAN._
_THIS RUN IS A DREAM OF MINE TO HONOR MY FATHER AND TO SUPPORT THOSE STILL FIGHTING THIS DISEASE FOR WHICH THERE IS CURRENTLY NO CURE. THANK YOU FOR BEING A PART OF THE BULL RUN._
THE BULL RUN WILL BE HELD AT TWO LOCATIONS THIS YEAR:
EMERSON PARK, MIDLAND, MI. IN SEPTEMBER 2025 (Please visit our Facebook page for more information: www.facebook.com/thebullrunforalsofmi) [https://www.facebook.com/thebullrunforalsofmi%29]You can register for the Midland event HERE [https://thebullrunforalsmidland5k.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=16269].
KENSINGTON METRO PARK IN MILFORD, MI. IN SEPTEMBER 2025 - Returning for our seventh year!
RACE SWAG: Timing and finishers medal are included with registration, performance tee is available as an add on through September 7th. Performance Tees are not available after that date.
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP FOR KENSINGTON TWO DAYS:
Wednesday 9/24/25 from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm @ Captains on Main - 423 W. Main St., Brighton, MI 48116
Friday 9/26/24, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ Running Lab Brighton~409 W. Main St., Brighton, MI 48116
SCHEDULE:
KENSINGTON METRO PARK, NORTH MARTINDALE BEACH, 5K RUN
RACE DAY: 7:00a Packet Pick-Up | 8:30 a.m. Run
CALF (1/2) MILE FUN RUN FOR KIDS 10 AND UNDER
7:30 Check in | 8 a.m. Run
No fee to participate!
RESULTS will be live during the event and full results will be posted on this Run Signup page.
The Kensington event will be professionally timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION [https://www.michiganrunningfoundation.com].
Races
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Emerson Park, Midland, MI
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Neon Orange Performance Tee
Sun 21st September 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$38.10
OPENS JUN 25 -
Kensington Metro Park Milford, MI
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Neon Orange Performance Tee
Sun 28th September 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$38.10
OPENS SOONAn out and back on a paved pathway. -
The Calf Mile (@ Kensington Only)
Sun 28th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
Free
OPENS SOONThis is a Half mile fun run for kids 10 and under. -
The InvisaBULL 5K
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Neon Orange Performance Tee
$43.40
This 5K can be run anywhere/ any time. We would love you to share a pic(s) of your run. You can share them here: https://www.facebook.com/thebullrunforalsofmi Your finishers medal and shirt if ordered will be shipped out no later than Sept. 16th, 2024
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