Detroit PR City - 5K & Mile
Updated
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, first start 4:45 PM, in Detroit (5101 John C Lodge). Distances: 1 mile, 5K. Entry from $29 to $32; the 5K goes from $32 to $36 after November 12.
Course and race notes
Join us for an under the lights 5K or 1 mile race in the cool Fall weather!
We will have multiple heats, along with the Wayne State University Cross Country / Track teams competing. Looking for a quick tune-up before your local Turkey Trot? Curious if you've still got wheels after your marathon?
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Tuesday, November 17
2026 · in 10 days
Start time
4:45 PM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K
Price
$29 to $32
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Thu Nov 12 (in 5 days)
Registration
Closing soon
Online signup closes Tue Nov 17 (in 10 days)
Opened Aug 14, 2026
Race day in Detroit
Weather
49° / 33°F
Typical high and low for November 17.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Dearborn #2, MI (4.3 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:25 AM – 5:10 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Tuesday. The 4:45 PM start is close to sunset, so bring a light and something reflective.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
- Student / Vistor Parking Lot B0.5 mi
- Student / Vistor Parking Lot D0.5 mi
- Vistor Parking Lot B0.5 mi
15 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Church's Chicken quick bite0.4 mi
- U of D Coney Island quick bite0.4 mi
- Burger King quick bite0.5 mi
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Mon Nov 16
Where to stay
1 within 3 mi12 within 5 mi
Motel
Hotel 1 of 5: Fontaine Motel
About 6 min drive2.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Baymont Ferndale/Royal Oak
About 10 min drive3.3 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 3 of 5: Town Motel
About 11 min drive3.6 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 4 of 5: Rio Grand Motel
About 11 min drive3.6 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Hamtramck Hotel & Hostel
About 12 min drive4.0 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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Prices checked November 4, 2026 and can change. Confirm on the booking site before you book. We may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.