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Sunday, September 27th, 2026
Recreation and Athletic Outdoor Complex (Elaine Leigh Track and Field Complex at Oakland University), Rochester MI
5K · 10K
55–71°F · some rain risk
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About this race
The Golden Grizzlies Festival of Races
The Golden Grizzlies Festival of Races is an event for all ages and abilities! Join us as we run a scenic loop through Oakland University's campus and finish with a lap on the Elaine Leigh track facility! We will be holding a 5k run/walk and a 10k run with medals and t-shirts for all participants. Proceeds from the race will go to benefit the Oakland University Cross Country and Track and Field programs.
Starting Times
- Kids Run/Walk: 9:10 am (meant for ages 10 and under)
- 5K Run/Walk and 10K Run: 9:30 am
Packet Pickup
- Packet Pickup: Packet Pickup on race morning only.
- Open Time: Packet pickup open from 7:30-9:00 at race site.
Awards
- Finishers: Each finisher of the 5k and 10k will receive a race t-shirt and a medal.
- Kids Run Participants: Will receive a special OUCU T-Shirt and also a medal.
- Top Finishers: Gift certificates to the top finishers in various categories.
Gift Certificates
- 10k: Top Three Overall Men and Women ($250, $150, $100)
- Masters Overall: Man and Woman ($150)
- 5k: Top Three Overall Men and Women ($150, $100, $50)
- Masters Overall: Man and Woman ($100)
Student Discounts
- Cost: $15 for Oakland University students using their oakland.edu email address.
- Referral Bonus: Students who get 3 friends to sign up with their unique registration code will be refunded $10 as well.
New Medals for 2026
- Year 2: Of our Medal Series!!
- Medal Design: Will feature the historic MEADOWBROOK HALL.
- Commemoration: Excited to provide this memento for you all to remember your trip around our campus.
- Learn More: About the Meadowbrook Hall here.
Post Run Festivities
- Activities: Please stick around after your run or walk and visit our sponsor tents and enjoy some music.
- Coffee Truck: We will also have Rootless Coffee with a coffee truck on site for that extra energy boost!
Corporate/Open Team Races
- Team Races: We will have a 5k team race for Corporate, Open, and Oakland University Department runners.
- Awards: First place team in each event will be awarded.
- Scoring: Based on individual age group placings, with results posted on our race website.
- Team Creation: Create a corporate team in the corporate section on our website.
Special Alumni Bib
- Gold Bib: The first 350 alumni to sign up will receive a special gold race bib!
Event Details
- Date: 2026-09-27
- Location: Recreation and Athletic Outdoor Complex (Elaine Leigh Track and Field Complex at Oakland University), Rochester, MI
- More Information: [Race Link](https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Rochester/GoldenGrizzlies5k10kRun?aflt_token=QZt1KFBDIiIun5smo9vi7y59qq2fNLcB)
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