Fleet Feet's Big Shoe Try-On x RFB
Fleet Feet's Big Shoe Try-On x RFB is a running race on September 21, 2026 in Royal Oak, MI.
- Date
- September 21, 2026 (50 days to go)
- Location
- 205 W Fifth Ave, Royal Oak, MI
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join Running For Brews and Fleet Feet Southeast Michigan for The Big Shoe Try-On in Royal Oak on September 21st at 7:00 PM! Test out the latest running shoes and insoles from top brands with zero commitment at this FREE community event!
Try on a shoe, take it out for a short run or walk, and swap it out for another! Each vendor will have two to three models available for you to try. When you try a shoe from a brand present, you'll receive a raffle ticket and get entered into a raffle for exciting prizes from that brand! You are not limited to trying just one shoe. Test one, test all — it's up to you!
Whether you're searching for your next pair of shoes, curious about the latest footwear tech, or simply looking to connect with a vibrant community — ALL are welcome to attend the Big Shoe Try-On!
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
73°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Detroit City Ap, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Royal Oak, MI
Population
57,880
as of 2023
City Elevation
656 ft
Nearest Airport
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 22 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
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50
Days to train
- Race
- Fleet Feet's Big Shoe Try-On x RFB
- Date
- September 21, 2026
- Location
- 205 W Fifth Ave, Royal Oak, MI
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From Endurance Grid
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Fleet Feet's Big Shoe Try-On x RFB
Sep 21, 2026