4Star 4Mile Race
4Star 4Mile Race is a running and rucking race on November 8, 2026 in Detroit, MI, with entry fees from $25 to $40.
- Date
- November 8, 2026 (108 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$40
- Sports
- RunningRucking
From the Organizer
In celebration of Veterans Day, join us for the 11th Annual 4Star 4Mile Race located at the Dean Savage Memorial Park (corner of Trumbull and Porter Street) in Corktown on Sunday, November 8th, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Let's put our running shoes on the ground to honor those who have dedicated their lives to our freedom.
Our 4-mile race is the only race in the country that runs alongside of the Veterans Day Parade, on the same course, at the same time as part of Detroit's Annual Salute to Armed Services.
COMMUNITY SPIRIT:
Come together with fellow participants and supporters to show your gratitude and support and enjoy the parade and post-race celebrations. This tradition is a truly exciting experience you won't soon forget. More than just a race, it is a heartfelt tribute to those who have served our country. Show your pride and wear red, white and blue!
FITNESS AND FUN:
Bring the family! Watch the parade as you run alongside a Medal of
Honor recipient, World War ll veterans, marching bands, Junior ROTC students and
more.
**RUCK DIVISION**NEW THIS YEAR
Ruckers will earn a commemorative ruck patch at the finish line as their participation award
EVENT START TIMES
11:00 AM: 4Star4Mile Race & the Annual Detroit Veterans Day Parade
PACKET PICK-UP
Early Packet Pick-up 12:30 - 3:30 PM Saturday November 7th at Batch Brewing Company 1400 Porter St, Detroit
Race Day Packet Pick-up 8:30 - 11:00 AM Will be INSIDE THE IBEW BUILDING, enter from the back parking area at the rear of the IBEW building. At the intersection of Porter and Trumbull
Out and back loop that runs alongside the annual Detroit Veterans Day
parade (Same start, same finish, same time). Run past “The Corner”, the newly
renovated Michigan Train Station and into Mexican town before heading back to the
finish line.
AWARDS
Top Overall Male/Female
Top Masters (40 and up) Male/Female
Overall Military/Veteran Male/Female
10 YEAR Age Group Awards Male/Female
Our Mission Statement:
The men and women who leave military service often leave behind a sense of community, purpose, and identity. The community they leave behind is their military community; the purpose they leave behind is what type of work their unit performed and the identity they leave is their specific role in their unit. It is difficult to replace those things as they transition into civilian life, so it is no wonder that veterans often feel marginalized.
The mission of the 4Star4Mile Race is to provide a platform for a shared experience between our communities and our veterans. For civilians, as they run alongside the annual Veterans Day parade, they see, and can feel, the immense pride and commitment of those who served and who continue to serve, and for the veterans they see that our communities recognize our proud history and applaud our commitment, helping to provide a true sense of community and purpose that veterans long for and deserve.
It is the hope of the 4Star4Mile Race that this provides for a mutually beneficial, supportive experience.
*This is a charitable event with proceeds going to the annual Detroit Veterans Day Parade.
$5 discount if choosing the "No thank you" shirt option during registration
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
53°
Typical Low
35°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dearborn #2, 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 4Star 4Mile Race, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
108
Days to train
- Race
- 4Star 4Mile Race
- Date
- November 8, 2026
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About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Rucking
Covering a distance on foot under a weighted rucksack — from timed solo challenges to longer team events.
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Detroit than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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4Star 4Mile Race
Nov 8, 2026