Paczki Run
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Event
Paczki Run 2026 takes place on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Hamtramck, MI. The event features a 5K route that winds through the city and highlights local streets along Joseph Campau. Finishers receive a Paczek and a can of still water; beer and a small shot of Detroit Distillery’s Paczki Vodka are also provided to participants aged 21 and older near the polka tent. Prizes are awarded to top finishers in age groups. A polka party and local business discounts follow the run, and Polish dancers may perform on Joseph Campau, weather permitting.
Practical information
The start/finish area is at the corner of Holbrook and Jos. Campau at Hadley in Hamtramck 48212. Packet pickup is held at Florian East, 9350 Jos. Campau, with scheduled pickup on Thursday, February 12 (4:00 PM-7:00 PM) and Friday, February 13 (11:00 AM-7:00 PM); race day packet pickup begins on site. The race uses online registration only; online entries remain open through race morning. T-shirts are provided to participants who register by February 1, 2026; shirts are not guaranteed for later registrations. Several municipal lots and street parking are available; participants are asked not to block driveways, alleys, or park on the 5K route. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.