Warrior Welcome Week: Warrior Pride 5K Run/Walk
Warrior Welcome Week: Warrior Pride 5K Run/Walk is a running race on August 28, 2026 in Detroit, MI, with an entry fee of $10.
- Date
- August 28, 2026 (31 days to go)
- Price
- $10
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Warrior Welcome Week: Warrior Pride 5K brings together students, faculty, staff, alumni, family, friends, and community supporters to celebrate health, wellness, and Warrior Pride.
The event encourages participants of all fitness levels to come together, move, and recharge—setting a positive, healthy tone for the new school year.
New this year, the 5K course is officially certified and professionally timed, and participants will have access to course photography to capture and share their race-day experience.
Participants are encouraged to create or join a team and add to the excitement.
Race Start Time
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.
Packet Pick Up
Participants are encouraged to pick up their packets early by visiting Student Success Hub, Undergraduate Library on Thursday (8/27) or Friday (8/28) between 10:00AM - 5:00PM. Make sure to have your race bib pinned on the front of your body for the run/walk!
Cost
$10 General Admission
Special rate available for current students - code from your email
Faculty and staff (WSUFACULTY or WSUSTAFF). OneCard verification required at time of packet pick up for students, faculty/staff.
Registration includes finisher medal, post-race snacks/beverages.
T-shirts are guaranteed for the first 400 registered participants. Preferred size guaranteed by August 5th.
We can't wait to welcome you back to another great year!
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
80°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Detroit City Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Detroit, MI
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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Warrior Welcome Week: Warrior Pride 5K Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
31
Days to train
- Race
- Warrior Welcome Week: Warrior Pride 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- August 28, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
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.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Warrior Welcome Week: Warrior Pride 5K Run/Walk
Aug 28, 2026