Golden Grizzlies Festival of Races

SEP

27

2026

Run a scenic loop through Oakland University's campus, finishing with a lap on the track. The festival includes a 5k, 10k, and a free kids' run, with proceeds supporting university athletics. All 5k and 10k finishers get a shirt and medal.

Sun 27 Sep 2026

Auburn Hills, Michigan

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6 miles 3 miles

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Event Details

The Health Hive Golden Grizzlies Festival of Races takes place on September 27, 2026. The event is held at Oakland University, starting and finishing at the Elaine Leigh Track and Field Complex in Rochester, Michigan. Participants run a scenic loop through the university campus, passing landmarks such as Elliott Tower and Meadow Brook Hall, and finish with a lap on the track.

The available race distances and categories are:

5k Run/Walk
10k Run
Kids Run for participants aged 10 and under, which is free
Student 5k for those with a valid Oakland University student email

Finishers of the 5k and 10k events receive a race t-shirt and a medal. Kids run participants receive a ribbon. Proceeds from the event benefit the Oakland University Cross Country and Track and Field programs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

6 mi

10k Run

3 mi

5k Run/walk

3 mi

Student 5k

Kids Run! (ages 10 and Under)