Warrior Welcome Week: Warrior Pride 5K
- Date Fri 28th August 2026
- Time 5:30PM EDT
- Location Detroit, Michigan
- Price $12.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Just added
Secure your place early
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Warrior Welcome Week: Warrior Pride 5K on Friday, August 28, 2026, in the vibrant city of Detroit, Wayne. This fun run and walk is not just a race; it's a fantastic community-building event designed to bring together alumni, faculty, staff, students, friends, and family as we kick off a new academic year. The 5K starts at 5:30 PM at Gullen Mall, so be sure to arrive early for parking and to pick up your race packet.
Participants of all fitness levels are encouraged to join in the fun, promoting social connection, mental wellness, and physical activity. Registration is just $10 for general admission, with discounted rates for WSU faculty and staff, and free for WSU students. Each registration includes a t-shirt, a finisher medal, and delicious post-race snacks and beverages. Don’t miss out on this chance to recharge and set a positive tone for the school year ahead!
Participants of all fitness levels are encouraged to join in the fun, promoting social connection, mental wellness, and physical activity. Registration is just $10 for general admission, with discounted rates for WSU faculty and staff, and free for WSU students. Each registration includes a t-shirt, a finisher medal, and delicious post-race snacks and beverages. Don’t miss out on this chance to recharge and set a positive tone for the school year ahead!
Organiser's Description
THE WELCOME BACK 5K FUN RUN/WALK IS A COMMUNITYBUILDING EVENT THAT BRINGS TOGETHER ALUMNI, FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS, FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO KICK OFF THE NEW ACADEMIC YEAR. DESIGNED TO PROMOTE SOCIAL CONNECTION AS WELL AS MENTAL AND PHYSICAL WELLBEING, THE EVENT ENCOURAGES PARTICIPANTS OF ALL FITNESS LEVELS TO COME TOGETHER, MOVE, AND RECHARGESETTING A POSITIVE, HEALTHY TONE FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR AHEAD.
RACE START TIME
The 5K Run/walk will start at 5:30PM. Please plan your arrival with ample time for parking, picking up race packet (if not already picked up) and making your way to Gullen Mall for the start of the event.
PACKET PICK UP
Participants are encouraged to pick up their packets early by visiting Student Success Hub, Undergraduate Library on Thursday or Friday between 10:00AM - 5:00PM. Make sure to have your race bib pinned on the front of your body for the run/walk!
COST
$10 General Admission
$5 WSU faculty/staff (with coupon code)
$0 WSU students (with coupon code)
Registration includes t-shirt, finisher medal, post-race snacks/beverages. T-shirt size guaranteed by August 10th.
_CAN'T WAIT TO WELCOME YOU BACK TO ANOTHER GREAT YEAR!_
RACE START TIME
The 5K Run/walk will start at 5:30PM. Please plan your arrival with ample time for parking, picking up race packet (if not already picked up) and making your way to Gullen Mall for the start of the event.
PACKET PICK UP
Participants are encouraged to pick up their packets early by visiting Student Success Hub, Undergraduate Library on Thursday or Friday between 10:00AM - 5:00PM. Make sure to have your race bib pinned on the front of your body for the run/walk!
COST
$10 General Admission
$5 WSU faculty/staff (with coupon code)
$0 WSU students (with coupon code)
Registration includes t-shirt, finisher medal, post-race snacks/beverages. T-shirt size guaranteed by August 10th.
_CAN'T WAIT TO WELCOME YOU BACK TO ANOTHER GREAT YEAR!_
Races
-
5k Run/Walk
Incl. $2.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 28th August 2026 (5:30PM EDT)
$12.10
Reviews
Doing this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event. You'll be able to review this event once it's taken place.
Location
5221 Gullen Mall Wayne State University, Detroit, 48202, MI, United States
Who's In
See who else is doing this event
Be the first
No-one has marked this event as 'Doing' or 'Maybe' yet. Will you be the first?
Warrior Welcome Week: Warrior Pride 5K
