Best Summer 2016 Races In Detroit
Holy Family Regional School- North Campus
1240 Inglewood
Rochester, MI 48307
(877) 228-4881
www.active.com
Date: Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 6:30pm
If racing in the morning doesn't interest you, this is the perfect race. Sign up and race in a 5K (run or walk) or a 1 mile (run or walk) in the evening. This is a family friendly event meant for everyone to run and have fun.
Island Lake Recreation Area
6301 Kensington Road
Brighton, MI 48116
(734) 845-7559
islandlaketri.com/spring
Date: Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 8:00am
Are you a sprinter or an Olympian? (If you're looking for the shorter run, choose a sprint.) This race is at the end of May, so pay attention to the temperature of the water; a wet suit might be beneficial. Everyone is friendly, so don't be nervous. But be prepared to be competitive.
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Lake Shore Park
599 S. Lake Drive
Novi, MI 48377
(734) 929-9027
www.runflirt.com
Date: Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 7:30am
There's nothing better than running on a dirt trail through the woods. Make sure to pay attention to the ground so you don't sprain an ankle. If you are a good runner, this is the race to sign up for. There is a limited number of spots, so sign up soon.
Providence- Providence Park Hospital, Novi Campus
47601 Grand River Ave.
Novi, MI 48374
(248) 347-0460
www.eventbrite.com/e/2016-novi-emergency-challenge-5k-obstacle-race-tickets-21491780494
Date: Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 9:00am
This is an obstacle course. Only the brave runners who are 16 years and up sign up for this run. The race spans over three miles with ten obstacle courses. Plan to run, duck, climb, crawl and slip and slide your way to the finish line.
Belle Isle Casino
1 Casino Way
Detroit, MI 48209
(231) 546-2229
3disciplines.com/event
Date: Sunday, June 12, 2016 at 8:00am
This race is well organized with a positive atmosphere. Make sure to arrive early so you can get body-marked. Belle Isle has beautiful grounds, so once the race starts, enjoy this moment.
Detroit Zoo
8450 W. 10 Mile Rd.
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(586) 443-4272
www.miumenshealthfoundation.org/run-for-the-ribbon-race
Date: Sunday, June 19, 2016 at 8:00am
The Run For The Ribbon is a Father's Day event raising awareness for prostate cancer. Run for a good cause, and experience a unique race that allows you to run through the zoo. Sign up for the 5K run or walk. Make it a family event by being healthy and supportive of those suffering with prostate cancer.