RUN FOR NATURE

🏃‍♀️ Event Overview

Join us on Sunday, June 7, 2026, for a family-friendly event at the Troy Farm located at South Blvd. and Beach Road in Troy.

🌳 Beneficiary

This event will benefit the Stage Nature Center.

🏞️ Race Details

• Separate Courses: Runners and Walkers will participate on separate courses.
• 5K Runners: Start on the nature trail of the Troy Farm, then follow a sidewalk course to the nature center before heading back to the Start/Finish line at the Troy Farm.
• 5K Walkers: Will follow the same route after the 5K Runners.
• 2K Walkers: Head out onto the challenging nature trail of the Troy Farm that winds through meadows and wooded trails.

💻 Virtual Event Policy

Event organizers reserve the right to move from an in-person to a virtual event should COVID restrictions make it necessary. All participants will automatically be transferred, no refunds will be processed.

💰 Registration Fees

• Adult Early Bird: $30 until May 15th. Additional $5 after May 16th for Adults.
• Youth Registration: $15 for 5K Run or 2K Walk, ages 0 -15 years.
• Little Sprout Sprint: $15 for ages 10 and under: registration includes a participant medal.
• Preregistration: Requested by May 15th to be guaranteed a t-shirt.

📅 Race Packet Pickup

Once preregistered, you are encouraged to pick up your Race Packet containing your micro-chipped bib number and t-shirt at the Stage Nature Center located at 6685 Coolidge Hwy, Troy, Michigan PRIOR to the event. Race Packets can be picked up on either:

• Sunday, May 31st: 1pm - 4pm
• Thursday, June 4th: 3pm - 7pm

🗓️ Race Day Agenda

Sunday, June 7:

• 7:30 am: Check-In opens for preregistered participants and Walk-in registrations.
• 8:25 am: Warm Up Session
• 8:55 am: Announcements, Anthem, Final Instructions
• 9:10 am: Little Sprout Sprint
• 9:15 am: 5K Run begins followed by the start of 2K Walk.

🏆 Awards and Recognition

All adult and youth finishers will receive a participation award. 5K awards will be given to top male/female finishers and top three male/female finishers in each age group.

❗ Important Notes

• No Refunds: No refunds will be issued for the race. However, upon request, a receipt for your kind donation to the nature center will be issued.
• Top Finishers: Awards will be presented at the completion of the event from the award table located on the stage.

🌐 For More Information

Visit Run For Nature for all details and updates.