
From the Organizer
Open Door Outreach Center, Inc Julie Run is being reinvented in 2026 and moving to a more scenic Track2Trail theme!
ODOC Track2Trails Walk for Hope
Waterford Oaks, 1702 Scott Lake Rd. Waterford, MI 48328
Saturday, August, 22 2026 9am walk start
For over 30 years, we have held our Julie Run in honor of Julie LeBlanc, who founded this event. Julie's passion for Open Door and the great outdoors will live on through this NEW reimagined event!
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A 7-day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
79°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Pontiac Oakland Co Intl Ap, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
962 ft
Nearest Airport
FNT
Bishop International Airport · 28 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 31 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Coming Up
Zeppelin's Peace Run & Walk
Less than a mile away
Sole Sizzler 5K
Less than a mile away
BRB - Back Roads Bound Half Marathon
6 miles away
Tails & Trails 5K
4 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Track2Trails Walk for Hope
Aug 22, 2026