Soar with the Eagles 5k & 1 Mile Eagle Dash
Soar with the Eagles 5k & 1 Mile Eagle Dash is a running race on September 19, 2026 in Ann Arbor, MI, featuring the 1 Mile and 5K distances, with entry fees from $20 to $40.
- Date
- September 19, 2026 (78 days to go)
- Distance
- 1 Mile · 5K
- Price
- $20–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Come One... Come All...
Join us for an exciting, family-friendly 5K & 1 Mile Eagle Dash – or take on "The Double Wing Challenge" and conquer both distances!
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Location: Gallup Park (Ann Arbor, MI)
Choose Your Challenge:
- 5K – "Soar with the Eagles" – A classic distance for runners of all levels
- 1 Mile – "Eagle Dash" – Perfect for families and first-time racers
- "The Double Wing Challenge" – Run both events and earn bragging rights!
Race Day Schedule:
- 8:00 AM: Packet pickup & bib distribution (FAST Shelter)
- 9:00 AM: 1 Mile Eagle Dash starts
- 9:30 AM: 5K starts
Registration & Details:
Early-bird registration closes August 28! Lock in your discounted price and receive a race T-shirt. Packet pickup begins at 8:00 AM race day at the FAST Shelter near the Gallup Park Playground. Parking is available nearby. Both events feature professional chip timing by A2 Race Management.
Amazing Prizes & Awards:
5K: Male/Female overall champions plus Top 2 Male/Female in age groups: 8 and under, 9-12, 13-16, 17-20, 21-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
1 Mile Eagle Dash: Male/Female overall champions plus Top 2 Male/Female in age groups: 5 and under, 6-8, 9-12, 13-16, 17+
All proceeds benefit the Ann Arbor Christian School Running Club.
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
47°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ann Arbor Muni Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ann Arbor, MI
Population
121,179
as of 2023
City Elevation
962 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
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
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What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Soar with the Eagles 5k & 1 Mile Eagle Dash, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
78
Days to train
- Race
- Soar with the Eagles 5k & 1 Mile Eagle Dash
- Date
- September 19, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Soar with the Eagles 5k & 1 Mile Eagle Dash
Sep 19, 2026