Saturday, August 8th, 2026
100 North Harris Street, Saline MI
5K
63–81°F · some rain risk
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About this race
Saline Summerfest 5k
The Saline Summerfest 5k presented by Ann Arbor Running Company, Concept Insurance, and Oracle / Open AI will take place in person on Saturday, August 8th, and will also offer a virtual option.
Race Details
- Date: August 8, 2026
- Location: 100 North Harris Street, Saline, MI
- Start Time: 8:30 AM
- Course Map: Shown at the bottom of this page.
Packet Pickup
- Early Pickup: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Friday, August 7th at Ann Arbor Running Company, 901 West Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor, MI.
- Race Day Pickup: 7:00 AM - 8:15 AM in front of Saline City Hall, 100 North Harris Street, Saline, MI.
Awards
- Ice Cream: Top 200 finishers will receive free ice cream!
- T-Shirt Guarantee: All runners registered by 7/20/2026 are guaranteed to receive a race t-shirt.
Virtual Option
- Registration Deadline: Register by 7/26/2026 and your shirt and bib will be mailed to you before race weekend. (Registrations after 7/26/2026 will not be guaranteed a shirt.)
- Run Anywhere: On the weekend of 8/8/2026, run your race wherever you are most comfortable: neighborhood, track, bike trail, treadmill, etc.
- Post Results: Tag your results on Twitter, Strava, and/or Facebook with #salinesummerfest5k2026.
- Contests: Compete for bragging rights in categories such as Most Creative Route, Furthest from Saline, and Best Photo.
Charity
All race proceeds benefit the Friends of Saline Cross Country 501(c)(3) supporting the Saline Schools cross country teams.
Join Us
Be sure to visit our website for more details and registration: Saline Summerfest 5k.
Course map
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