Z1000 Run/Walk/Bike

Event Overview

The Second Annual Z1000 — In Memory of Dale Zarzycki
Metro Park, Harrison Township, MI
Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025

Join us for the Second Annual Z1000, a community run, walk, and ride held in loving memory of Dale Zarzycki, who passed away from a heart attack on October 10, 2024.

Event Purpose

This event honors Dale’s legacy of discipline, service to country, faith, and staying in motion. Whether you join us for the 10k bike ride, 5k run/walk, or simply come out to support, you’ll be part of something bigger—continuing the movement, spirit, and values he lived by every day.

Why We Run

Dale believed in showing up, pushing forward, and serving God. The Z1000 is our way of reflecting that spirit—with every pedal, every step, and every mile.

Charity Support

All proceeds and donations, along with any funds in excess of what is needed to operate the event, will be donated to the University of Michigan Samuel and Jean Frankel Cardiovascular Center Philanthropic Support Fund at Michigan Medicine.

The Frankel Fund is dedicated to advancing heart health through research, innovation, and compassionate care.

By contributing, you help:

• Advance: prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular disease
• Drive: discoveries and bring innovations into operating rooms and clinics
• Train: and equip tomorrow’s cardiovascular specialists and leaders
• Improve: outcomes for patients and families affected by heart disease

Event Details

Choose your way to move:

• 10k: Bike Ride
• 5k: Run/Walk
• Open Option: Ride or walk any distance at your own pace

This is a family-friendly event—open to participants of all ages and fitness levels.

Registration Includes

• Commemorative: Z1000 T-shirt
• Event: swag bag
• Post-race: refreshments and fellowship

Join Us

This race—and every act of participation—is about turning connection into lasting impact and keeping Dale’s legacy in motion. Help us honor a life built on service, strength, and movement. Run, ride, walk, donate, or simply show up and support the cause. Together, we’ll keep Dale’s legacy alive—and help fight heart disease one mile at a time.

More Information

For more details, please visit the Z1000 Run/Walk/Bike page.