2026 Annual Burns Park Run
2026 Annual Burns Park Run is a running race on May 2, 2027 in Ann Arbor, MI, with entry fees from $5 to $30.
- Date
- May 2, 2027 (206 days to go)
- Location
- Burns Park, Ann Arbor, MI
- Price
- $5–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Winding through a beautiful Ann Arbor neighborhood near the University of Michigan campus, the tree-lined Burns Park Run loop course has been a favorite of beginner and world-class runners alike.
The Burns Park Run will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2026. It is a long-standing and successful fundraiser, organized and run by volunteers, that supports Burns Park Elementary PTO programs. We are excited to celebrate our 48th anniversary this year.
Known for its family-friendly atmosphere, the Burns Park Run 5K and 10K races annually draw 1,000 to 1,500 runners aged 5 to 90 years, with over 200 elementary school kids running the 5K. For the youngest of participants, there is a separate 1/2 mile Fun Run around the park.
Awards & Medals
CLICK HERE for 2026 Results.
ALL FINISHERS of the timed events: 5K (Run and Walk) and 10K will receive a finisher medal at the Burns Park Run. Additional awards will be recognized at the awards ceremony which will take place after the Fun Run at approximately 10am. Awards will be recognized for the following categories:
- Top Male, Female and Non-Binary for Top Overall, Masters and Grand Masters winner of the 5K and 10K Run
- Top Male, Female and Non-Binary for Top Winner for each Adult Age Group Division of the 5K and 10K Run
- 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Male, Female and Non-Binary for each Youth Age Division (5 and under through 17 years old) of the 5K and 10K Run
Race T-Shirts
Shirts are OPTIONAL and can be purchased when registering or through the event store on the Run Sign Up website.
Packet Pickup Schedule:
Friday May 1, 3:45-5:30 PM at the Flagpole (in front of Burns Park Elementary)
Saturday May 2, 12-3 PM in the Burns Park Warming Hut (corner of Wells and Baldwin)
Race day packet pickup is available, too!
Sunday May 3, 7-8:15 AM, in front of the Burns Park Warming Hut (park-side)
More About the Burns Park Run
The Burns Park Run was started by the PTO as a fundraiser for 6th grade campers in 1979. This Burns Park Elementary fundraiser has grown and symbiotically supported the activities offered by our PTO to its students and their families. Today’s race is headed by volunteer race directors and ~100 volunteers working throughout the year on planning, funding, marketing and staffing the Burns Park Run.
Read more about the storied and unique history of the Burns Park Run in the 2004 press article by marathon legend Doug Kurtis.
Events
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
65°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
48%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ann Arbor Se, 3 mi from the venue.
About Ann Arbor, MI
Population
121,179
as of 2023
City Elevation
962 ft
Nearest Airport
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 22 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- Race
- 2026 Annual Burns Park Run
- Date
- May 2, 2027
- Location
- Burns Park, Ann Arbor, MI
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2026 Annual Burns Park Run
May 2, 2027