
Warrior Welcome Week: Warrior Pride 5K is a running race on August 28, 2026 in Detroit, MI, featuring the 5K distance, with an entry fee of $10.
From the Organizer
The 5K Run/walk will start at 5:30PM. Please plan your arrival with ample time for parking, picking up race packet (if not already picked up) and making your way to Gullen Mall for the start of the event.
Participants are encouraged to pick up their packets early by visiting Student Success Hub, Undergraduate Library on Thursday or Friday between 10:00AM - 5:00PM. Make sure to have your race bib pinned on the front of your body for the run/walk!
$10 General Admission
$5 WSU faculty/staff (with coupon code)
$0 WSU students (with coupon code)
Registration includes t-shirt, finisher medal, post-race snacks/beverages. T-shirt size on a first come first serve basis.
We can't wait to welcome you back to another great year!
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
80°
Typical Low
61°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dearborn #2, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
636,644
as of 2023
City Elevation
601 ft
Nearest Airport
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 15 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Warrior Welcome Week: Warrior Pride 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
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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.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Warrior Welcome Week: Warrior Pride 5K
Aug 28, 2026