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Saturday, January 16th, 2027
Huntington Place - 1 Washington Blvd, Detroit MI
5K
20–33°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2026
15–31°F
dry
2025
13–31°F
rain
2024
3–10°F
dry
2023
27–39°F
rain
2022
15–33°F
dry
2021
26–38°F
dry
2020
23–37°F
dry
2019
20–34°F
dry
2018
12–23°F
dry
2017
23–36°F
rain
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About this race
Event Overview
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the Detroit Auto Show and the Friends of the Outdoor Adventure Center team up to bring back the Auto Show 5K!
Race Details
- Date: January 16, 2027
- Time: 9AM
- Location: Huntington Place, 1 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI
- Course: Along the Detroit Riverfront, starting/finishing outside the Detroit Auto Show
Proceeds and Impact
All proceeds of the event will help update the exhibits at the Outdoor Adventure Center.
Detroit Auto Show Tickets
- Discount: 25% off public days tickets through the 5K event
- Adult Ticket Price: $15 ($20 at the door)
- Senior Ticket Price: $9 ($12 at the door)
- Kid's Ticket Price: $7.50 ($10 at the door)
Note: Auto Show ticket sales end on January 9 to allow time for pick up. Prices of show tickets increase after December 1.
Packet Pick Up
- Early Pick Up: January 15 from 4PM to 6PM at the Outdoor Adventure Center
- Race Day Pick Up: One hour prior to race start time at Huntington Place
Awards
Awards will be given to the top three places overall and top three places in each age category:
- Categories: 14 and under: 15-19: 20-24: 25-29: 30-34: 35-39: 40-44: 45-49: 50-54: 55-59: 60-64: 65-69: 70-74: 75-79: 80 and up
Registration Link
For more information and to register, visit Detroit Auto Show 5K.
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