Palmer Park Event Series

JUN

14

2026

A pride-themed community event on June 14, 2026 at Palmer Park in Detroit, featuring 8K, 5K and 1 Mile runs and walks, virtual options, and outdoor yoga supporting local nonprofits.

Sun 14 Jun 2026

Detroit, Michigan

Registration

8 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Palmer Park Event Series : Detroit

The Palmer Park Event Series is the fifth annual run, walk and outdoor yoga gathering presented by Welcome Home Wellness Alliance. It takes place on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at Palmer Park, 1121 Merrill Plaisance Street, Detroit, MI 48203. The event is pride-themed and organized to benefit People for Palmer Park and Ruth Ellis Center.

People for Palmer Park is focused on the preservation, revitalization and viability of Palmer Park. Ruth Ellis Center provides trauma-informed services for lesbian, gay, bi-attractional, transgender and questioning youth and young adults, with emphasis on young people of color experiencing homelessness, involved in the child welfare system, or facing barriers to health and wellbeing.

The program includes running and walking distances, virtual options, and outdoor yoga. Early packet pickup is offered the day before the event at Welcome Home Yoga & Wellness. Race registrations include event items as described by the organizer: 8K and 5K registrations include a shirt, medal, BIB and interactive online media; the 1 Mile fun run includes a medal and BIB with an optional shirt; virtual participant packets are mailed after the event. Registrants after May 11 should note that shirts and medals are not guaranteed due to national supply chain issues.

Distances and event options: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.