Detroit Auto Show 5K
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Event details
The Detroit Auto Show 5K is scheduled for Saturday, January 17, 2026 in Detroit, MI. The event is a 5K road race that starts and finishes outside the doors of the Detroit Auto Show at Huntington Place, with a route that 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 organizers. Proceeds will support updates to exhibits at the Outdoor Adventure Center.
Logistics and services
The event place is Huntington Place - 1 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226. Registration for the listed event is priced at $43 and the entry listing shows 267 spots remaining. Early packet pick up is scheduled for Friday, January 16 at the Outdoor Adventure Center. Race day packet pick up will take place at Huntington Place. Awards will be given to the top three overall finishers and the top three finishers 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; 75-79; 80 and up.
Tickets to public days of the Detroit Auto Show are offered at a 25% discount through the 5K; listed prices are adult $15 ($20 at the door), senior $9 ($12 at the door), and kid $7.50 ($10 at the door). Parking is available at the Huntington Place Roof Deck and Washington Garage; parking is not included in registration fees.
Title sponsor is ITC Holdings. Valued sponsors include NAIAS, the Outdoor Adventure Center (Michigan OAC) and the Detroit Riverfront. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
