Detroit Auto Show 5K
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Event details
The Detroit Auto Show 5K takes place on Saturday, January 17, 2026, in Detroit, Michigan. The course starts and finishes outside the doors of the Detroit Auto Show at Huntington Place and runs along the Detroit Riverfront. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the Detroit Auto Show and the Friends of the Outdoor Adventure Center are listed as partners for the event. Net proceeds from the race will support updates to exhibits at the Outdoor Adventure Center.
Practical information
Tickets to the Detroit Auto Show for public days are available at a 25% discount through the 5K event. Discounted prices listed are: adult $15 (door $20), senior $9 (door $12), and child $7.50 (door $10). Auto Show ticket sales end on January 10 to allow time for pick up. Early packet pickup is scheduled for Friday, January 16 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Outdoor Adventure Center. Race day packet pickup will take place one hour before the race at Huntington Place. Awards will be given to first place overall and to first place in each age category: 14 and under; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75 and up. Parking is available on the rooftop and in the underground lot at Huntington Place for $25 per vehicle; parking fees are not included in registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.