Burns Park Run
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
Event details
The Burns Park Run takes place on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at the Burns Park Warming Hut in Ann Arbor near the University of Michigan campus. The course is a loop that runs through a tree-lined neighborhood. The event is a long-standing fundraiser that supports Burns Park Elementary PTO and marks its 48th anniversary in 2026. The race is organized by volunteer race directors and volunteers.
Distances offered:
- 5K Run
- 5K Walk
- 10K Run
- 1/2 Mile Fun Run
- Virtual 5K
Additional information
The 5K and 10K races typically draw about 1,000 to 1,500 participants aged roughly 5 to 90 years, with more than 200 elementary school children taking part in the 5K. All finishers in the timed events (5K Run and Walk, 10K) receive a finisher medal. Awards are presented for Top Overall, Masters, and Grand Masters and for adult age group winners; youth age divisions (5 and under through 17 years) receive 1st–3rd place recognition. Race shirts are optional and can be purchased. Packet pickup details are to be determined. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.