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Families can come out to Dodge Park Ice Rink to receive a free glow stick (while supplies last). Jan. 14 is 80s night, Jan. 21 is 90s night and Jan. 28 is 00s night.
Event cost: Free/residents with valid ID, $5/non-residents, $3/skate rental, $5/skate sharpening
Event times: 7-9 p.m. Jan. 14,...
Support the Ronald McDonald House of Mid-Michigan with in-person 5K, 10K, Kids Fun Run. A Children's Carnival Tent will feature PBS giveaways, costume characters and more! Registration required.
Event cost: $35-plus/10K, $25-plus/5K, $10/ages 12 and under Fun Run
Event time: 9:30 a.m./Fun Run, 10 a.m./5K and 10K, March 19, 2023
This annual race will start at Ann Arbor Street and Michigan Avenue and run east on Michigan Ave until a turnaround point just before Old Creek/Maple. The proceeds of this race will benefit The Friends of Saline Cross Country.
Event cost: $20-plus; donations are welcome on website
Event time: 5 p.m. Dec....
This race offers a 10K, 5K and a half-mile race for runners and walkers of all ages. It will feature a make your own hot chocolate, tea or coffee and of course, Guernsey’s chocolate cookie, chocolate milk, candies, pastries and more. This race is dog and stroller friendly.
Event cost:...
This 14th annual fundraiser offers a 5K walk/run to support the youth rowing club at the Wyandotte Boat Club.
Event cost: $42-plus/5K Run/Walk, $20-plus/Kids 5K Run/Walk, Free/Little Reindeer Run (1/4 Mile)
Event time: 8:30 a.m./Little Reindeer Run (1/4 Mile), 9 a.m./5K Run/Walk Nov. 19, 2022