
From the Organizer
Hanson's Running Shop 3 Mile Summer Friday Night Cross Country Series
Race #1 Friday, July 17th at Stony Creek Metropark Oak Grove Picnic Area - North Pavilion
Race #2 Friday, July 31st at River Bends Park (22 Mile Entrance)
Check in begins at 5:30 - Race starts at 7 pm
Hanson's Running Shop is proud to continue our summer tradition!
If you are already signed up for the Hanson's Cross Country High School or Middle School Summer Camp this is included!
Results will be posted during the event with age group award ceremony immediately following the event. Awards will be handed out to 1st place in every age group (Single year until 18, 19-29, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+).
Check in will begin at 5:30 pm under the pavilion.
$10 registration includes both events!
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
83°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Pontiac Wwtp, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 37 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Hanson's 3 Mile Summer Cross Country Series, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
30
Days to train
Coming Up
LAKESIDE LOOPS 5K AND 10K
2 miles away
Hansons Middle School Cross Country Camp
Less than a mile away
Pave the Way
2 miles away
Sacred Hearts 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
3 miles away
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.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Hanson's 3 Mile Summer Cross Country Series
Jul 17, 2026