2026 Heart Diggity Dog 5K run/walk
2026 Heart Diggity Dog 5K run/walk is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Detroit, MI, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (72 days to go)
- Location
- 311 Mack Ave, Detroit, MI
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Grab your furry, four-legged pal and join the Detroit Police Department and Detroit Medical Center’s Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan (RIM) for the Heart Diggity Dog 5K on October 3rd, 2026! Run, run/walk or walk through Midtown and Downtown Detroit! Start from Brush Mall, next to RIM and the DMC Heart Hospital, 311 Mack Ave., Detroit, in between Beaubien and John R, head down Brush to Comerica Park, circle around the neighborhood and back up to Midtown. Participants receive a t-shirt and custom medal, and dogs get (*) a foldable water tray (ideal for walks and runs). Have a fun, heart-healthy day with your furry friend downtown while supporting the Detroit Police Department!
Race registration/bib pick up starts at 8am; race starts at 9am.
Parking: free parking in South Deck structure 311 Mack Ave (corner of Mack and Beaubien/StAntoine) will be available between 7:30am and 12:30pm.
(*) subject to availability while supplies last
Events
Weather
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
67°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Detroit City Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Detroit, MI
Population
636,644
as of 2023
City Elevation
601 ft
Nearest Airport
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 15 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
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72
Days to train
- Race
- 2026 Heart Diggity Dog 5K run/walk
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Location
- 311 Mack Ave, Detroit, MI
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2026 Heart Diggity Dog 5K run/walk
Oct 3, 2026