Run for the Ribbon 5K Run/Walk
Run for the Ribbon 5K Run/Walk is a running race on June 20, 2027 in Royal Oak, MI, with entry fees from $30 to $35.
- Date
- June 20, 2027 (332 days to go)
- Location
- 8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI
- Price
- $30–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Michigan Men's Health Foundation's annual Run for the Ribbon 5K takes place Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 8 a.m. at the Detroit Zoo to support prostate cancer survivors and those who love them. Participants can participate in the 5K run/walk loop or a 1 Mile Stroll inside the zoo. All participants will receive a race shirt, medal, and complimentary entry to the Detroit Zoo; overall and age group awards will be given. What a great way to spend Father's Day!
Prostate cancer survivors receive a special gift at the Michigan Men's Health Foundation tent. Visit the Celebration Signs & More tab to dedicate a sign and learn about the other ways you can honor the prostate cancer hero in your life.
Registrants are encouraged bring a team and build a personal fundraising page asking friends and family members to donate when they sign up for the event. Registrants can upload photos, a personal story and set up team or personal fundraising goals. Each secure team page or personal page will have its own custom URL.
Age Based Discounts - We ask that all participants are registered, including stroller entries, but offer age-based discounts for both the run and the stroll. Age based discounts are available for children 0-2 and 3-13. All stroller entries receive a t-shirt, medal, and zoo entry with their race bib.
Parking is available in the Zoo parking structure or the surface lot to the left of the main entrance to the Zoo. You must enter the Zoo by 10:30 AM for your complimentary entry to be honored.
*Please note that according to Zoo regulations, dogs are not allowed at this race*
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
81°
Typical Low
61°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dearborn #2, 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.
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332
Days to train
- Race
- Run for the Ribbon 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- June 20, 2027
- Location
- 8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI
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Run for the Ribbon 5K Run/Walk
Jun 20, 2027