
From the Organizer
Join us on Green Oaks Golf Course for our Third annual fun run/walk 5K!
This year the Divot Dash will be the main Fund raiser for the Art Serafinski Scholarship Fund.
Ypsilanti Township prides itself on being a community of opportunity. It is with that sentiment in mind that the Art Serafinski Scholarship Fund was started. The scholarship named in honor of former longtime director Art Serafinski, has a purpose to provide youth recreation opportunities with our department.
This scholarship is need-based and designed to allow children up to age 17 to participate in our recreation classes and leagues at a discounted rate if eligible. Those eligible will receive 50% off their registration fees and up to $250 in aid per child per calendar year.
You won’t want to miss this family friendly 5k "Fore the Cause" that will be held on Green Oaks Golf Course. The event will be timed by A2 Race Management. Whether you are a competitive runner or just want to get out and walk/run with family and friends, this is the race for you! You will make your way around the course passing fairways, bunkers, ponds and greens. This course is fully enclosed and will be on natural surfaces.
Medals will be given to top 3 finishers in each age category (age breakdown dependent on number of registrations). Will be held rain or shine. You really do not want to miss this event. We will have a DJ on site for an after run celebration.
Race Day Registration opens at 700a with the race starting at 800a
After the race we will have music and Cider/donuts available in the finishing area.
Register early to avoid the price bumps! Pre-Aug 15 = $25, Aug 16-Sept 20 = $30 and after Sept 20 is $35.
Shirts guaranteed for those who register prior to September 20. Shirts for those that register after subject to availability!
Events
Weather
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
70°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
42%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Detroit Willow Run Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
19,937
as of 2023
Elevation
690 ft
Nearest Airport
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 13 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
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Divot Dash 5K Run/Walk "Fore the Cause"
Oct 3, 2026