From the Organizer
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Join us for the start of fall with beautiful scenery run around Downtown Auburn Hills. We will be running to support the Auburn Hills Rec Center. Run will start and end in downtown Auburn Hills. Common Roots Cafe is the main sponsor and will host the run at their business. Other local businesses will be included as well to make this experience unbelievable.
Location
Common Roots Cafe 3358 Auburn Road Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326
Event Day Information October 3, 2026
5k Walk/Run Starts at 9:00 am
Packet Pick-up
Common Roots Cafe
Date: Friday - October 2, 2026
Address: Common Roots Cafe 3358 Auburn Road Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326
Time: 11am until 5pm
For those that don't attend packet pick-up we recommend coming 1 hour prior to the start of the event.
Picking up for someone else? All we need is the first & last name and you can pick up your friends and families packet.
Medal- All participants will receive a 4 inch Finisher Medal
Shirt- Dri-fit Tech Shirts. Sizes range from XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL
Bib- Provided
AWARDS
Costume Contest
Prizes will be given out to two different types of participants:
Individual Costume- 1 prize will be given to each winner
Partner Costume- 2 prizes will be given to each winner
Donation
All proceeds will benefit Auburn Hills Rec Center
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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
47°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Pontiac Wwtp, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About auburn hills, MI
Nearest Airport
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 30 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Auburn Hills 5k?
- Auburn Hills 5k is a running race held in auburn hills, Michigan on October 3, 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 Auburn Hills 5k?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 in auburn hills, Michigan at 3358 Auburn Road. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Auburn Hills 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Auburn Hills 5k
Oct 3, 2026