Run for Type 1
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Run for Type 1 - Creekside Park, Dutton, Michigan
Run for Type 1 is a charity 5K event on August 15, 2026 at Creekside Park in Dutton, Michigan, with proceeds donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and Breakthrough Type 1. The event includes both in-person and virtual options and is organized to support children and families affected by Type 1 Diabetes.
Distances:
- 5K Run/Walk, 3.1 miles
- 5K Run for children under 13, 3.1 miles
- Virtual 5K, 3.1 miles
Registration includes a guaranteed race shirt for registrants who sign up before August 1. Children under 13 receive a discounted registration fee; a virtual entry includes a race shirt and bib and can be completed at any time. Registration opening and closing dates, and specific fees, are provided by the organizer.
The course is an out-and-back route on a paved trail following a single path. The event notes it is suitable for families with young children and for runners seeking a fast course. Age-group awards are offered for children and for adults; adult age groups begin at 20 and use ten-year increments plus a masters division. Awards are handed out as runners finish, and award recipients are expected to be present at the start to receive recognition.
Organizers request notification of participants with Type 1 Diabetes so those participants can be acknowledged. The event description explains Type 1 Diabetes as an autoimmune condition requiring continuous blood sugar monitoring and insulin administration and notes that current efforts support research and family resources. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
