Sunday, October 12th, 2025
2135 Runnymede Blvd, Ann Arbor MI
5K
About this race
Race Overview
The Dicken Run 5k course winds through the majestic streets around Dicken Elementary School in Ann Arbor, MI. Come set a new PR or enjoy the scenery with friends on one of the fastest courses this side of the Huron River! The Dicken Run 5k helps to raise additional funds for Dicken Elementary School. Proceeds from the Dicken Run will go to the Dicken Elementary School PTO. The 5k will start at 8:45am. Awards will take place in front of the school at 9:45am. All finishers will receive a sweet Dicken Run 5k sticker.
Event Details
- Date: Sunday, October 12th, 2025
- Location: Dicken Elementary School, 2135 Runnymede Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
- Start Time: 8:45am
- Participant Capacity: 400 runners
Pricing
- $20: until 8/1
- $25: 8/2 to 9/14
- $30: 9/15 to 10/1
- $35: 10/2 to 10/11
Note: NO DAY OF REGISTRATION
Awards
- Overall Awards: Ann Arbor Running Company Gift Cards
- Top 3 Overall Men and Top 3 Overall Women: 1st - $30, 2nd - $20, 3rd - $10
- Age Group Awards: Top male and female in each age group receive a handmade Dicken Run 5k ceramic street sign.
- 2nd and 3rd: receive a Dicken Run 5k cup.
Age Groups
- Elementary School (0 - 10yrs)
- Middle School (11-13yrs)
- High School (14-18yrs)
- 19-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60-69
- 70-79
- 80 & over
Packet Pick-Up
- Early Packet Pick-Up: Saturday, October 11th. 2pm-4pm at Ann Arbor Running Company, 901 W Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor 48103
- Race Day Packet Pick-Up: Sunday, October 12th. 7:30-8:30am at Dicken Elementary School
- Notes: NO DAY OF REGISTRATION
- Race T-Shirts: Shirts are optional and can be purchased when registering before 9/14/2025.
Parking Information
PLEASE DO NOT PARK ON THE RACE COURSE. Parking instructions will be sent out to race participants a few days before the event.
Volunteers Needed
If you are interested in helping on race day, we'd love to have you as part of our crew. There are many opportunities to volunteer your time and it would be greatly appreciated! Please email dickenrun@gmail.com for more information.
Race Guide
Registered runners will find all the important race day information they need in our race guide which will be published closer to race day.
Contact Information
Should you still have questions, please reach out to us at dickenrun@gmail.com.
Course map
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Run clubs near Ann Arbor to train with before race day.
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