Warrior Welcome Week: Warrior Pride 5K Run/Walk
- Date Fri 28th August 2026
- Time 5:30PM EDT
- Location Detroit, Michigan
- Price $12.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting celebration of health and community at the Warrior Welcome Week: Warrior Pride 5K Run/Walk on Friday, August 28, 2026, in Detroit, Wayne! This spirited event invites students, faculty, staff, alumni, family, friends, and community supporters to come together and kick off the new school year with enthusiasm and pride. The 5K course is officially certified and professionally timed, making it perfect for participants of all fitness levels to join in the fun. Race day kicks off at 5:30 PM at Gullen Mall, so be sure to arrive early for parking and to pick up your race packet.
Participants are encouraged to create or join a team, adding to the excitement and camaraderie of the day. Registration is just $10, with special rates available for current students, faculty, and staff. Each participant will receive a finisher medal and enjoy post-race snacks and beverages. Plus, the first 400 registered will get a guaranteed t-shirt in their preferred size! Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to reconnect, recharge, and embrace the Warrior spirit. We can't wait to welcome you back for another amazing year!
Participants are encouraged to create or join a team, adding to the excitement and camaraderie of the day. Registration is just $10, with special rates available for current students, faculty, and staff. Each participant will receive a finisher medal and enjoy post-race snacks and beverages. Plus, the first 400 registered will get a guaranteed t-shirt in their preferred size! Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to reconnect, recharge, and embrace the Warrior spirit. We can't wait to welcome you back for another amazing year!
Organiser's Description
THE WARRIOR WELCOME WEEK: WARRIOR PRIDE 5K BRINGS TOGETHER STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF, ALUMNI, FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS TO CELEBRATE HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND WARRIOR PRIDE.
THE EVENT ENCOURAGES PARTICIPANTS OF ALL FITNESS LEVELS TO COME TOGETHER, MOVE, AND RECHARGESETTING A POSITIVE, HEALTHY TONE FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR.
NEW THIS YEAR, THE 5K COURSE IS OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED AND PROFESSIONALLY TIMED, AND PARTICIPANTS WILL HAVE ACCESS TO COURSE PHOTOGRAPHY TO CAPTURE AND SHARE THEIR RACE-DAY EXPERIENCE.
PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CREATE OR JOIN A TEAM AND ADD TO THE EXCITEMENT.
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 (8/27) or Friday (8/28) 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
Special rate available for current students - code from your email
Faculty and staff (WSUFACULTY OR WSUSTAFF). OneCard verification required at time of packet pick up for students, faculty/staff.
Registration includes finisher medal, post-race snacks/beverages.
T-shirts are guaranteed for the first 400 registered participants. Preferred size guaranteed by August 5th.
_We can't wait to welcome you back to another great year!_
THE EVENT ENCOURAGES PARTICIPANTS OF ALL FITNESS LEVELS TO COME TOGETHER, MOVE, AND RECHARGESETTING A POSITIVE, HEALTHY TONE FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR.
NEW THIS YEAR, THE 5K COURSE IS OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED AND PROFESSIONALLY TIMED, AND PARTICIPANTS WILL HAVE ACCESS TO COURSE PHOTOGRAPHY TO CAPTURE AND SHARE THEIR RACE-DAY EXPERIENCE.
PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CREATE OR JOIN A TEAM AND ADD TO THE EXCITEMENT.
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 (8/27) or Friday (8/28) 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
Special rate available for current students - code from your email
Faculty and staff (WSUFACULTY OR WSUSTAFF). OneCard verification required at time of packet pick up for students, faculty/staff.
Registration includes finisher medal, post-race snacks/beverages.
T-shirts are guaranteed for the first 400 registered participants. Preferred size guaranteed by August 5th.
_We can't wait to welcome you back to another great year!_
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $2.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 28th August 2026 (5:30PM EDT)
$12.10
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Location
5221 Gullen Mall Wayne State University, Detroit, 48202, MI, United States
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