Was one of your New Year’s resolutions for 2022 to run a 5K or marathon, but you never got around to it? Then it’s time to get started on that goal this fall!
Here, find a list of upcoming fall running events to help push you to success. Sign up for some extra fun at a free walk/run or test your abilities ramp up your workout at a 5K or 10K race.
Macomb
Michigan Peach Festival 5K/10K at Romeo Middle School
Sept. 1, 2022
- Address: 11091 32 Mile Road, Romeo
- Cost: $25
Take part in Romeo Peach Festival’s annual 5K/10K race on the Thursday before Labor Day. All participants will receive a medal, while supplies last.
Running with the Devils 5K
Sept. 8, 2022
- Address: 69500 Beebe St., Richmond
- Cost: $35
Enjoy a 5K at Richmond’s Good Old Days Festival. Proceeds will benefit the Richmond track and basketball programs.
5K SCADaddle for Research at Lake St. Clair Metropark
Sept. 10, 2022
- Address: 31300 Metro Parkway, Harrison Township
- Cost: $30/ages 12 and up, $15/ages 6-11, free/virtual
Take part in a 5K walk/run to raise money for Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD). There will also be refreshments, basket raffles, face painting, quilt drawing and SCAD store.
2022 Tunnel to Towers 5K Run and Walk Metro Detroit at Lake Saint Clair Metropark
Sept. 11, 2022
- Address: 31300 Metro Parkway, Harrison Township
- Cost: $35/adult, $25/first responders and military, $20/children ages 13-17, $15/children ages 12 and under; $11/parking pass
This race is to honor first responders, remember 9/11 and raise funds for the Tunnel to Towers program. You may run or walk the 5K. Registration required.
11th Annual 5K Glow Run at Jimmy John’s Field
Sept. 17, 2022
- Address: 7171 Auburn Road, Utica
- Cost: $45/5K, $30/one-mile
Enjoy an annual glow-in-the-dark race that helps raise funds to empower young adults to restart their lives after a cancer diagnosis. The race will begin and end at Jimmy John’s Field. Runners/walkers will be traveling primarily through River Bends Park. There will be a virtual option for those who cannot attend in-person.
Monster Dash at Blake Farms
Sept. 23, 2022
- Address: 71485 North Ave., Armada
- Cost: $ 38/person (increases the closer the event gets)
This 5K run/walk is great for the whole family. Includes donut, cider, shirt, a small pumpkin and admission to Spookyland area. Costume and finisher prizes, too. Registration required.
15th Annual Tara’s Walk at Freedom Hill Amphitheatre
Sept. 24, 2022
- Address: 14900 Metropolitan Parkway, Sterling Heights
- Cost: $25/ages 13-plus, free/ages 12 and under
Join Turning Point, an agency whose mission is to empower domestic and sexual violence survivors through comprehensive services and resources, for their 15th annual Tara’s Walk, in honor of Tara Grant. Advanced registration is recommended but on-site registration will be available.
Be Aware 5K at Dakota High School
Oct. 15, 2022
- Address: 21051 21 Mile Road, Macomb
- Cost: $25/person, $10/student (must show ID)
Race for youth suicide awareness and prevention. You can either run (timed or not) or walk the event. There is even a virtual option. Must register by Oct. 1 to receive an event t-shirt. Registration required.
Westview Orchards Haunted Wine Run 5K
Oct. 30, 2022
- Address: 65075 Van Dyke Ave., Washington
- Cost: $25-$50
Wine lovers will love this Halloween-themed race at Westview Orchards & Winery. Registration includes a t-shirt, collapsible wine glass, race bib, finisher medal and wine pour.
Hot Cider Hustle – Detroit Half Marathon, 10K and 5K at Lake St. Clair Metropark
Nov. 5, 2022
- Address: 31300 Metro Parkway, Harrison Township
- Cost: $37.99-$100
Runners will choose between a half-marathon, 10K or 5K. There will be caramel apples and apple cider. Plus, a finisher mug for the runners.
Stony Creek Marathon at Stony Creek Metropark
Nov. 6, 2022
- Address: 4300 Main Park Drive, Shelby Township
- Cost: $100-$125/marathon and 50K, $70-$80/half marathon, $50-$55/10K, $45-$50/5K
The start and finish line is at Eastwood Beach. Runners will choose between a marathon, half-marathon, 50K, 10K or 5K.
Big Bird Run at Recreational Authority of Roseville & Eastpointe
Nov. 13, 2022
- Address: 18185 Sycamore St., Roseville
- Cost: $40-$45/10K, $35-$40/5K, $25-$30/one-mile
Race at this annual in a 10K, 5K or one-mile fun run starting and ending at Recreational Authority of Roseville & Eastpointe.
Turkey ‘TRAIL’ Trot at Stony Creek Metropark
Nov. 24-25, 2022
- Address: 4300 Main Park Road, Shelby Township
- Cost: $35-plus
Enjoy a Turkey Trot race at Stony Creek Metropark. Races depend on the day. This race event is 100% dirt trails including leaves, rocks and roots. No strollers will be allowed.
Oakland
Moovin’ Thru the Midway 5K at Michigan State Fairgrounds
Sept. 3, 2022
- Address: 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi
- Cost: $35
Runners of all ages and abilities can enjoy this race at the Michigan State Fair. Registration required and ends Aug. 31, 2022.
9/11 Memorial 5K/10K at Bloomfield Hills High School
Sept. 10, 2022
- Address: 4200 Andover Road, Bloomfield Hills
- Cost: $50/10K run, $40/5K run/walk
Enjoy a race through the beautiful neighborhood surrounding Bloomfield High School. All proceeds from the race will go to the Bloomfield Township Police Honor Guard.
Gilda’s Family Walk and 5K Run at Royal Oak High School
Sept. 10, 2022
- Address: 1500 Lexington Blvd., Royal Oak
- Cost: $35/adult walk, $40/adult run, $20/child run ages 5-17, $15/child walk ages 5-17, $10/around town participant, free/ages 4 and under
Celebrating its 29th year, Gilda’s Walk and Run goes around Royal Oak and stops at Gilda’s Royal Oak Clubhouse.
Make A Move 5K/Trail Ride to Prevent Addiction at Sibley Square Park
Sept. 10, 2022
- Address: 48900 Pontiac Trail, Wixom
- Cost: $25-plus/5K, $15-plus/bike ride, $8-plus/ages 1-11
Participants can walk or run along the Michigan Airline Trail at this race in Sibley Square Park. Registration required.
Prove It 5K and 10K at Camp Dearborn
Sept. 10, 2022
- Address: 1700 General Motors Road, Milford
- Cost: $30-$70
Runners can choose between a 5K, 10K or both. There is even an economy package for runners that don’t want to t-shirt and medal. For ages 5-plus.
Patriots Race at White Chapel Memorial Park
Sept. 11, 2022
- Address: 621 W. Long Lake Road, Troy
- Cost: $10-$28/ages 5-12, $15-$55/adults, $13-$52/groups of four or more
Choose between a 10K, 5K or one-mile walk at White Chapel Memorial Park. All proceeds will benefit the Michigan veterans.
Run Wild for Detroit Zoo at the Detroit Zoo
Sept. 11, 2022
- Address: 8450 W. Ten Mile Road, Royal Oak
- Cost: $45/5K, $40/fun run
Check out this year’s Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo. Choose between a 5K run or a non-competitive fun walk. You will receive a medal, t-shirt and entry to the zoo. Registration required.
Bucket Run 5K at Clarkston Community Church
Sept. 17, 2022
- Address: 6300 Clarkston Road, Clarkston
- Cost: $35
This 5K at Clarkston Community Church benefits Disaster Relief at Work’s (DRAW) mission of providing relief to communities that have been hit by a natural disaster.
Hometown Hustle at Chief Financial Credit Union
Sept. 17, 2022
- Address: 200 Diversion St., Rochester Hills
- Cost: $30/adult, $20/RCS K-12 student, free/ages 4 and under
Participants can join in on Rochester Community Schools (RCS)’s timed or untimed fun walk/run. A one-mile superhero run is new this year.
Oral Cancer Awareness Michigan 5K at Kensington Metropark
Sept. 17, 2022
- Address: 4570 Huron River Parkway., Milford
- Cost: $35/runner, $25/walker
Enjoy this annual race for oral cancer awareness along the trails at Kensington Metropark. The first 100 will receive a gift bag on race day. Registration required.
Troy Family Daze 5K and Kids 1K Fun Run at Troy Civic Center
Sept. 18, 2022
- Address: 500 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy
- Cost: $35/adult, $15/youth ages 12 and under
Participate in your choice of a fun run or 5K walk or run at the Troy Civic Center. This event is a part of Troy Family Daze.
Coffee Run 8 Mile and 5K at Indian Springs Metropark
Sept. 24, 2022
- Address: 5200 Indian Trail, White Lake
- Cost: $40-$45/8 Mile, $35-$40/5K, $10/Kids run
Celebrate National Coffee Day 2022 with an eight-mile or 5K timed race. All race participants will receive a custom race shirt and finisher coffee mug.
Pumpkinfest 5K Run — Lead the Parade! at Millennium Middle School
Sept. 24-25, 2022
- Address: 61526 Nine Mile Road, South Lyon
- Cost: $25-plus
Enjoy a fall run hosted by South Lyon High School Boys Cross Country. Register by Sept. 19 for a complimentary t-shirt.
Ortonville 5K Run/Walk at Harvey-Swanson Elementary School
Sept. 25, 2022
- Address: 209 Varsity Drive, Ortonville
- Cost: $30
Run along the streets of Ortonville Village on the sidewalks or in the road. All proceeds will go to Ortonville Lions Club.
The Bull Run for ALS of Michigan at Kensington Metropark
Sept. 25, 2022
- Address: 4570 Huron River Parkway, Milford
- Cost: $35/5K run, $45/13K run, $70/13K and 5K, free/calf mile (ages 10 and under)
Head to Martindale Beach for a mile, 5K, 13K or both a 5K and 13K together. All proceeds will go to ALS of Michigan.
The New Foster Care 5K at Children’s Park
Oct. 1, 2022
- Address: 201 S. Broadway St., Suite 335, Lake Orion
- Cost: $35
Join in on the annual 5K walk or run at Children’s Park to support The New Foster Care’s Bridge program participants. The entry fee includes a collectible race shirt, chip timing, custom bibs and snacks.
Kingsbury Country Day School Twilight 5K Run or Walk
Oct. 7, 2022
- Address: 5000 Hosner Road, Oxford
- Cost: $35-$40
In addition to the 5K race, a free fun glow run for younger runners will take place after the completion of the 5K race. Prizes will be awarded, too.
Harvest Hustle at Gunnar Mettala Park
Oct. 8, 2022
- Address: 645 Mettala Drive, Wixom
- Cost: $30-$40/5K, $25-$35/one mile
Celebrate fall with a 5K or one-mile run at Gunnar Mettala Park. All registered participants will receive a race shirt and finisher award.
Oktoberfest Run in Downtown Royal Oak
Oct. 9, 2022
- Address: Downtown Royal Oak
- Cost: $25-$35/kids fun run, $45-$55/short courses, $50-$60/long courses, $65-$75/double
Enjoy themed running events, a custom event medal, race swag, post-race snack table with Bavarian foods and snacks in a fun environment.
Strides for SOS 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk at Seaholm High School
Oct. 9, 2022
- Address: 2436 West Lincoln, Birmingham
- Cost: $30/adults, $15/ages 18 and under
Take part in either a 5K race or one-mile race to help with the costs of Schools Offer Support (SOS).
The 17th Annual KDB Melanoma 5K at Kensington Metropark
Oct. 9, 2022
- Address: 4570 Huron River Parkway., Milford
- Cost: $35/ages 13-plus, $15/ages 6-12, free/ages 5 and under (does not include event shirt)
Participate in a 5K walk/run to honor the memory of Kathy Bowers and raise awareness and funds for the prevention of melanoma.
The Hawk Hustle 5K Run/Walk at The Hawk in Farmington Hills
Oct. 9, 2022
- Address: 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills
- Cost: $25-plus
Enjoy a 5K walk/run taking place at The Hawk — Farmington Hills Community Center. All finishers will receive a medal.
Michigan Monster Dash at Kensington Metropark
Oct. 29, 2022
- Address: 4570 Huron River Parkway., Milford
- Cost: $28-$75
Participants are encouraged to come dressed in costume and take part in a half-marathon, 10K, 5K or 1K Kids Run.
Jingle Bell Run at M1 Concourse
Nov. 19, 2022
- Address: 1 Concourse Drive, Pontiac
- Cost: $35-$50/5K timed run, $30-$45/5K untimed fun run, $24-$30/festivities only
Wear your favorite holiday costume and run to support arthritis research for better treatments and a cure. Registration includes jingle bells and a shirt. Free activities include visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, live music, food, the human snow globe, kids activities and more. Raffles, too.
Washtenaw
Moonshine Mile at Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales and Kitchen
Sept. 7, 2022
- Address: 2319 Bishop Circle, Suite E., Dexter
- Cost: $15/wave, free/ages 14 and under
This one-mile race is chip-timed. The post-race party will be at Jolly Pumpkin in Dexter. Registration required.
Up Cancer at Olson Park
Sept. 17, 2022
- Address: 1515 Dhu Varren Road, Ann Arbor
- Cost: $25/5K without swag, $30/5K with swag
Head to Olson Park in Ann Arbor and support Up Cancer with a 5K race. Virtual race options available, too. There will be music, refreshments and vendors at the finish line. Also, race t-shirts and awards.
Turner’s Trot Annual 5K Walk/Run at University of Michigan Gallup Park
Sept. 18, 2022
- Address: 3000 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor
- Cost: $25-plus
Head to U-M’s Gallup Park for a walk/run in honor of Ryan Turner, a fourth-year dental student who passed away in Ann Arbor in 2007. For ages 18 and up.
Starving For A Cure — Gastroparesis Oral Health ‘Hybrid’ 5K Run/Walk at Country Farm Park
Sept. 24, 2022
- Address: 2230 Platt Road, Ann Arbor
- Cost: $35
Wear green to show your support for Gastroparesis warriors and participate an in-person or virtual run/walk. The course consists of paved and unpaved trails. Registration required.
Treetown Tussle at Ann Arbor Running Company
Sept. 25, 2022
- Address: 209 S. Ashley St., Ann Arbor
- Cost: Free
This race will start and end at Ann Arbor Running Company and includes a 13.1-plus-mile trail-route. Post-run snacks, too. Registration required.
RunTough 2022
Oct. 1 2022
- Address: 1300 Campus Parkway, Saline
- Cost: $35-$40/5K, $30-$35/one-mile, free/toddler one-mile
Support pediatric brain cancer research with a one-mile walk/run or 5K. All participants that register before Sept. 8 will receive a race shirt.
Probility Ann Arbor Marathon
Oct. 2, 2022
- Address: 617 S. 5th Ave., Ann Arbor
- Cost: $270-plus/marathon relay, $135-plus/marathon, $115-plus/half-marathon, $65-plus/10K, $50-plus/5K, $10-plus/kids’ marathon & kid’s half-marathon, $60-plus/virtual marathon, $50-plus/virtual half-marathon, $40-plus/virtual 5K or virtual 10K
Choose to run or walk a marathon, marathon relay, half-marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids’ “Marathon” and Kids’ “Half-Marathon.” Virtual options are available.
Dan Jilek 5K Fun Run at Gallup Park/Maas Shelter
Oct. 9, 2022
- Address: 3000 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor
- Cost: $25/person
The 5K supports the yearly Dan Jilek Hockey Tournament. Registration includes a t-shirt, refreshments, after-the-race awards and kids activities.
The Dickens Run — 5K at Dicken Elementary School
Oct. 9, 2022
- Address: 2135 Runnymede Blvd., Ann Arbor
- Cost: $20-$30
Enjoy this 5K through the streets around Dicken Elementary School. Awards will take place in front of the school at 10:15 a.m. All finishers will receive a 5K sticker.
A2Ypsi Marathon at Ann Arbor Running Company
Oct. 10, 2022
- Address: 209 S. Ashley St., Ann Arbor
- Cost: Contact for prices
Runners will begin at the Ann Arbor Running Company and end at The Factory for the finish party. There will be post-run Washtenaw Dairy Donuts and beverages.
Wayne
In the Cut 5K at Historic Hines Drive Nankin Mills Recreation Area
Sept. 3, 2022
- Address: 33259 Edward N. Hines Drive, Westland
- Cost: $30
Come out to Historic Hines Drive at the Nankin Mills Recreation Area to participate in a 5K walk/run or a one-mile cruiser run/walk.
Golden Harvest Run at the Plymouth Orchard & Cider Mill
Sept. 10, 2022
- Address: 10685 Warren Road, Plymouth
- Cost: Free
Enjoy a fall run at Plymouth Orchard & Cider Mill and enjoy fresh cider at the finish line. Free registration is limited for the first 250 people. Strollers and dogs are allowed.
9th Annual Head for the Cure 5K — Detroit at Belle Isle Park
Sept. 11, 2022
- Address: Belle Isle Park, Detroit
- Cost: $37/5K, $25/kids’ fun run, $32/virtual registration
Choose between a 5K run for ages 10 and up or a kids’ fun run for ages 10 and under. You can sign up as an individual or a team.
5K for 5 Decades at Crowley Park
Sept. 17, 2022
- Address: 2600 Westwood St., Dearborn
- Cost: $35/registration fee
There will be a race, music, vintage ice cream truck and more at this event. Registration includes loot bag, water, snacks and more. Must register by Sept. 1.
Women Run the D at Belle Isle State Park
Sept. 11, 2022
- Address: Belle Isle State Park, Detroit
- Cost: $125/half-marathon, $80/10K, $60/5K, free/kids’ dash and 5K for ages 12 and under
The race will start and finish at the James Scott Memorial Fountain. Registration includes a t-shirt, professional race photos, post-race breakfast, finisher medal and more.
13th Annual Zaman Run Walk Picnic at Ford Field Park
Sept. 24, 2022
- Address: 500 Monroe St., Dearborn
- Cost: $20-$30/5K Run, $15/kids run, $0-$25/walk and picnic
Participate in a family-friendly walk or run at Ford Field Park. There will be activities and food for all. Family activities include a petting zoo, pony rides, face painting, photo station and more.
Heroes on Hines 5K Run/Walk at Haggerty Park Area — First Responders Memorial
Sept. 24, 2022
- Address: 41181 Edward Hines Drive, Plymouth
- Cost: $25-$30/adults 5K, $20-$25/kids 5K
Run a 5K in honor of our fallen first responders at the First Responders Memorial. Registration includes a t-shirt, medal and post-race snacks. Registration required.
Blue Ribbon Run at Woodhaven Recreation Center
Sept. 25, 2022
- Address: 23101 Hall Road, Woodhaven
- Cost: $30/5K, $20/one-mile
Choose to run either a one-mile race or a 5K run. Strollers and dogs on leashes are allowed at the one-mile race but not the 5K. Registration required.
Growler Gallop Atwater at Atwater Brewery
Sept. 25, 2022
- Address: 237 Joseph Campau St., Detroit
- Cost: $70/10 Mile, $45/5K
The race starts and finishes at the Atwater Brewery in Downtown Detroit. There will be a chance to win prizes and kegs.
St. John’s Waltz Applefest 5K/10K
Oct. 2, 2022
- Address: Corner of Hannan Road and Huron River Drive, New Boston
- Cost: $30-$40/5K or 10K, $12-$20/one-mile fun run
Participants can choose between a 5K, 10K or one-mile fun run. Prizes will be given to the first-place male and female in 5K and 10K. Medals will be given to all participants.
Le Run for Le Rouge at Detroit City Fieldhouse
Oct. 9, 2022
- Address: 3401 E. Lafayette St., Detroit
- Cost: $40-$45/in-person walk, $30-$35/virtual walk
Join Detroit City Football Club for a family-friendly 5K fundraising event to help support youth soccer programs. After the race, there will be open field play at the Detroit City Fieldhouse, cornhole and other family-fun activities. All race participants receive a Le Run for Le Rouge t-shirt and a drink ticket. For ages 5-plus.
Strategic Staffing Solutions Turkey Trot at Huntington Place
Nov. 24, 2022
- Address: 1 Washington Blvd., Detroit
- Cost: $65-$75/Drumstick Double, $60-$70/Cranberry Combo, $45-$55/10K or 5K
This annual offers several distances to choose from — the Strategic Staffing Solutions 10K Turkey Trot, the 5K Stuffing Strut and the family-friendly Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mashed Potato Mile. All races finish ons Atwater, behind Huntington Place, next to Riverwalk.
This post was originally published in June 2020 and is updated regularly.
