Saturday, August 15th, 2026
7800 Grays Drive, Grosse Ile MI
5K · 1 Mile
About this race
The 24th Annual Simsonian 5K Kick-Off Classic is scheduled for Saturday morning, August 15, 2026. This year's race will be even more exciting as the Sims Run will be celebrating 250 years of independence for the USA and Grosse Ile.
The Simsonian 5K carries on the legacy of beloved GIHS teacher and coach, Steve Sims, who died unexpectedly in 2003 of a dissecting aortic aneurysm. Sims was the winningest coach in Grosse Ile women’s track & field and women’s basketball. As a teacher, he was instrumental in developing strong, independent young women and men.
All proceeds from the run go to the Grosse Ile Educational Foundation Steve Sims Leadership Scholarship, given to outstanding male and female scholar/athletes.
You won’t want to miss this historic event! 'Cause "that's the Spirit that Made America!"
7800 Grays Drive, Grosse Ile, MI
For more details, please visit Simsonian 5K Kick-Off Classic.
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