Burns Park Run
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Burns Park Run - Ann Arbor, MI
The Burns Park Run is an annual community road race that uses a loop course through a tree-lined Ann Arbor neighborhood near the University of Michigan campus. The event will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2026, and is organized and run by volunteers.
The race is a long-standing fundraiser that supports Burns Park Elementary PTO programs. The 2026 edition marks the event's 48th anniversary. Planning and race-day operations involve volunteer race directors and about 100 volunteers.
The event program includes multiple distance options and a separate short course for young children. The 5K and 10K races traditionally draw between 1,000 and 1,500 participants, with ages reported from about 5 to 90 years. More than 200 elementary school children typically run the 5K. A 1/2 mile Fun Run is offered for the youngest participants. A Virtual 5K option is also available.
- 5K Run
- 5K Walk
- 10K Run
- 1/2 Mile Fun Run
- Virtual 5K
All finishers of the timed events (5K Run and Walk, and 10K) receive a finisher medal. Additional awards are presented by overall and age divisions, including recognition for male, female, and non-binary winners in overall, masters, grand masters, adult age groups, and youth divisions. Race shirts are optional and may be purchased separately. Packet pickup schedule is to be determined. The main meeting place is the Burns Park Warming Hut in Ann Arbor. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
