Gilda's Club Family Walk and 5K Run
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Gilda's Walk & 5K Run
Gilda’s Walk & 5K Run is a community fundraising event for Gilda’s Club Metro Detroit held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Royal Oak High School in Royal Oak, Michigan. The event marks the organization’s 33rd year and offers a morning of activities for participants and spectators.
The event features these options:
- Family Walk
- 5K Run
Registration includes a walk or run t-shirt (t-shirt orders are placed in August, so availability depends on registration timing), snacks and light refreshments, and the knowledge that funds support people touched by cancer. Runners receive a racing bib with chip timing and a finisher medal; age-category winners receive a special medal.
The event description notes a mix of walking, running, and spectator activities and references the community message "Community is Stronger Than Cancer." The location is listed as Royal Oak High School with an address in Royal Oak, MI. The format emphasizes fundraising and community participation rather than competition alone. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
