Detroit 5k

Event Location:

Detroit Riverfront-Cullen Plaza
The address is: 1340 Atwater Street Detroit Michigan 48207

Event Date:

Tuesday eve September 22^nd, 2026

Event Times:

5:00-6:15: Team packet pickup, company gathering.
6:15-7:15 5k run/walk
7:15-9:00: Post-race party & awards

Event Staging:

The pre-race activities (packet pick-up, race night registration, company gathering etc.) and post-race party (beer-food-music) will take place at Cullen Plaza and on the adjacent grass.

Race Course:

The 5k run/walk take place on the “Riverfront only” route and will be an out and back heading west on the riverfront with turnaround by the old Joe Louis arena. The start/finish line will be at Cullen Plaza.

Party & Catering:

The post-race party will be staged at Cullen Plaza and on the adjacent section of grass. We will have free pizza, free ziti and free beverages for everybody. We will have plenty of banquet table seating set up for all teams and team members and a whole bunch of picnic blankets set up on the grass as well. Our D.J will be playing music from event start to finish. Our photographer will be taking team and individual photos which of course are free. Awards at 8 p.m for largest team, team with best tee shirt and fastest teams/individuals.

Parking:

There is a large lot at the entrance to Cullen Plaza on Atwater Street. Street parking as well.

Registration Fee:

$48 per team member

On-Line Registration Deadline:

Friday September 18^th at 5pm.

Team Payment Deadline:

Wednesday September 23^rd at 5pm

Race Day Registration:

Although it’s discouraged, (please sign up in advance) any team member who misses the on-line registration deadline can show up on race night and join his or her team as a race night registrant.

Team Referrals:

We love and greatly appreciate team referrals. Provide us with the contact name at a prospective company and get a $50 gift card if they register.