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Sunday, June 13th, 2027
1121 Merrill Plaisance Street, Detroit MI
5K · 1 Mile
59–79°F · some rain risk
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2026
63–88°F
dry
2025
59–71°F
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2024
67–92°F
dry
2023
47–70°F
rain
2022
55–79°F
rain
2021
67–86°F
dry
2020
48–67°F
dry
2019
54–63°F
rain
2018
66–83°F
dry
2017
71–88°F
dry
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About this race
2027 Palmer Park Event Series: 8K, 5K, 1 Mile Run & Walk
Sunday, June 13th 2027
Welcome Home Wellness Alliance is proud to present our 7th Annual Palmer Park 8K, 5K & 1 Mile Run & Walk Event Series + Outdoor Yoga. This annual pride-themed event is in support of the People for Palmer Park, a local non-profit organization, committed to furthering the preservation, revitalization, and viability of Palmer Park, and Ruth Ellis Center, our neighbors dedicated to providing trauma-informed services for lesbian, and gay, bi-attractional, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ+) youth, and young adults, with an emphasis on young people of color, experiencing homelessness, involved in the child welfare system, and/or experiencing barriers to health and wellbeing.
Please join us for a community celebration of running, yoga, Pride Month and uplifting neighborhood Detroit Parks on Sunday, June 13th!
Event Details
Event Day Schedule:
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 AM: Check-In & Packet Pickup
- 8:00 AM: Opening Ceremony
- 8:15 AM: 1 Mile Begins
- 8:45 AM: 8K and 5K Begins
- 10:00 AM: Yoga Session
- 11:00 AM: End of Event
Location
Meet us at:
Palmer Park
1121 Merrill Plaisance Street
Detroit, MI 48203
Early Packet Pick Up
When: Saturday, June 12th: 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Welcome Home Yoga & Wellness
6375 W. 7 Mile Rd.
Ste. 103
Detroit, MI 48221
Registration Information
8K & 5K Registration includes: Shirt, Medal, BIB & Interactive Online Media. 1 Mile Fun Run includes Medal, Bib, Interactive Online Media, and w/wo a shirt based on your choice. All Virtual Registration packets will be mailed after the event.
Please note: Shirts and medals are not guaranteed for registrants past May 11th due to national supply chain issues.
For More Information
You can find more details about the race at Palmer Park Event Series.
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