Run for Avalon

APR
4
2026
Join the Alpha Rho Chi fraternity for a 5k run through Ann Arbor to support Avalon Housing. Help provide safe and inclusive supportive housing solutions for the Washtenaw County community while enjoying a scenic route.
Sat 4 Apr 2026
5k Run

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Event Overview

Run for Avalon is a running event organized by Alpha Rho Chi (APX), a professional architecture fraternity at the University of Michigan. The event is held in partnership with Avalon Housing, a local organization in Washtenaw County focused on providing equitable and supportive housing. The proceeds and awareness generated through the event support the mission of creating healthy, safe, and inclusive long-term residential solutions to address homelessness.

Course and Location

The race takes place in Ann Arbor, Michigan, starting at the A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning on Bonisteel Boulevard. The course follows a singular distance through the local area:

  • 5 km run

Registration Details

The event requires a registration fee of $15.00. The registration period opens several months in advance in December and remains open until mid-March. This initiative highlights the connection between the built environment and the well-being of the community by supporting housing stability and support services within the region. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5k Run