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Up Cancer at Olson Park in Ann Arbor

September 17, 2022 - September 17, 2022 @ 9:00 am

Photo credit: iStock

Location

1515 Dhu Varren Road

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

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Description

Head to Olson Park in Ann Arbor and support Up Cancer with a 5K race. Virtual race option available, too. There will be music, refreshments and vendors at the finishline. Also, race t-shirts and awards.

Event cost: $25/5K without swag, $30/5K with swag

Event time: 9 a.m. Sept. 17, 2022

Additional Information

Website: https://www.trisignup.com/Race/MI/AnnArbor/UPCancer5KAnnArbor

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Teens, Tweens

Neighborhood: Washtenaw County

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