Metro Detroit Heart & Stroke Run
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Metro Detroit Heart & Stroke 5k Run : event overview
The Metro Detroit Heart & Stroke 5k Run takes place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Keast Commons on the Wayne State University campus, 630 Merrick Street, Detroit, MI 48202. The event is part of the Metro Detroit Heart Walk and is organized as a run/walk focused on supporting heart and stroke-related programs and research.
Registered funds support specific initiatives listed by the organizer, including saving babies and children with congenital heart defects, training people in CPR, funding brain and heart research, and advancing health equity. The event uses an online registration platform and includes both timed and untimed participation options.
Race formats and timing information
- 5k Run - officially timed
- 5k Walk - untimed; starts 15 minutes after the run
- Mile Walk - untimed
Walkers who want an official time are required to register for the 5k Run. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.