The Derek Dexter Memorial 5K
- Date Sat 2nd May 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Harrison Twp, Michigan
- Price $31.18 - $43.90
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Derek Dexter Memorial 5K on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in beautiful Harrison Township, Macomb! This uplifting event celebrates the life of Derek Dexter, a passionate runner and advocate for the sport, who left us too soon in May 2024. Runners of all ages are invited to participate in this 5K race, where you can honor Derek’s memory while enjoying a fun-filled day outdoors.
Registration opens on December 28, coinciding with Derek's birthday, and the first 28 adult registrations are just $28! Standard pricing is $35 until April 11, while minors can register for only $25. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run for a cause—scholarships will be awarded to local high school athletes pursuing engineering and sharing a love for running. Please remember that a Metroparks pass or a $10 day pass is required for entry into Lake Saint Clair Metropark. Bring your strollers and furry friends, as this race course is dog-friendly! Get ready for an inspiring day filled with community spirit and athleticism!
Registration opens on December 28, coinciding with Derek's birthday, and the first 28 adult registrations are just $28! Standard pricing is $35 until April 11, while minors can register for only $25. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run for a cause—scholarships will be awarded to local high school athletes pursuing engineering and sharing a love for running. Please remember that a Metroparks pass or a $10 day pass is required for entry into Lake Saint Clair Metropark. Bring your strollers and furry friends, as this race course is dog-friendly! Get ready for an inspiring day filled with community spirit and athleticism!
Organiser's Description
A 5k in honor of our friend Derek Dexter who passed away suddenly in May of 2024. Derek loved running and promoting the sport of running. This 5k honors Derek in the best way we know how. Participants will receive a t-shirt and finisher award..
*** REGISTRATION OPENS ON 12/28!***
IN HONOR OF DEREKS BIRTHDAY, REGISTRATION STARTS DECEMBER 28 AND THE FIRST 28 ADULT REGISTRATIONS ARE ONLY $28! STANDARD PRICING IS $35 THROUGH APRIL 11.
ALL MINORS REGISTER FOR JUST $25!
ONSITE REGISTRATION WILL INCREASE TO $45 AND IS CASH ONLY.
*_PLEASE NOTE THAT A METROPARKS PASS OR A $10 DAY PASS IS REQUIRED TO ENTER LAKE SAINT CLAIR METROPARK.*_
This is a stroller and dog friendly race course.
The Derek Dexter Detroit Memorial 5k will be providing scholarships to local high school athletes who are pursuing engineering and have a love of running.
*** REGISTRATION OPENS ON 12/28!***
IN HONOR OF DEREKS BIRTHDAY, REGISTRATION STARTS DECEMBER 28 AND THE FIRST 28 ADULT REGISTRATIONS ARE ONLY $28! STANDARD PRICING IS $35 THROUGH APRIL 11.
ALL MINORS REGISTER FOR JUST $25!
ONSITE REGISTRATION WILL INCREASE TO $45 AND IS CASH ONLY.
*_PLEASE NOTE THAT A METROPARKS PASS OR A $10 DAY PASS IS REQUIRED TO ENTER LAKE SAINT CLAIR METROPARK.*_
This is a stroller and dog friendly race course.
The Derek Dexter Detroit Memorial 5k will be providing scholarships to local high school athletes who are pursuing engineering and have a love of running.
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.18 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$31.18
OPENS 28 DEC -
VIRTUAL 5k RUN/WALK
Incl. $3.90 Fee & T-Shirt
$43.90
OPENS 28 DEC
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