2026 Palmer Park Event Series: 8K, 5K & 1 Mile Run & Walk
- Date
- June 14, 2026
- Distance
- 8K · 8K + 1 Mile Combo · Virtual 8K & more
From the Organizer
2026 Palmer Park Event Series: 8K, 5K, 1 Mile Run & Walk
Sunday, June 14th 2026
Welcome Home Wellness Alliance is proud to present our 5th Annual Palmer Park 8K, 5K & 1 Mile Run & Walk Event Series + Outdoor Yoga. This annual pride-themed event is in support of the People for Palmer Park, a local non-profit organization, committed to furthering the preservation, revitalization, and viability of Palmer Park, and Ruth Ellis Center, our neighbors dedicated to providing trauma-informed services for lesbian, and gay, bi-attractional, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ+) youth, and young adults, with an emphasis on young people of color, experiencing homelessness, involved in the child welfare system, and/or experiencing barriers to health and wellbeing.
Please join us for a community celebration of running, yoga, Pride Month and uplifting neighborhood Detroit Parks on Sunday, June 8th!
Event Details
Event Day Schedule:
6:30 AM - 8:00 AM: Check-In & Packet Pickup
8:00 AM: Opening Ceremony
8:15 AM: 1 Mile Begins
8:45 AM: 8K and 5K Begins
10:00 AM: Yoga Session
11:00AM: End of Event
Location - Meet us at:
Palmer Park
1121 Merrill Plaisance Street
Detroit, MI 48203
Early Packet Pick Up:
Saturday, June 13th: 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Welcome Home Yoga & Wellness
6375 W. 7 Mile Rd.
Ste. 103
Detroit, MI 48221
*** 8K & 5K Registration includes Shirt, Medal, BIB & Interactive Online Media. 1 Mile Fun Run includes Medal, Bib, Interactive Online Media, and w/wo a shirt based on your choice. All Virtual Registration packets will be mailed after the event.
Please note: Shirts and medals are not guaranteed for registrants past May 11th due to national supply chain issues.
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
79°
Typical Low
59°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dearborn #2, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Detroit, MI
Population
636,644
as of 2023
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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Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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6
Days to train
- Race
- 2026 Palmer Park Event Series: 8K, 5K & 1 Mile Run & Walk
- Date
- June 14, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 2026 Palmer Park Event Series: 8K, 5K & 1 Mile Run & Walk?
- 2026 Palmer Park Event Series: 8K, 5K & 1 Mile Run & Walk is a running race held in Detroit, Michigan on June 14, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 2026 Palmer Park Event Series: 8K, 5K & 1 Mile Run & Walk?
- Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan at 1121 Merrill Plaisance Street, Detroit, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 2026 Palmer Park Event Series: 8K, 5K & 1 Mile Run & Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
2026 Palmer Park Event Series: 8K, 5K & 1 Mile Run & Walk
Jun 14, 2026