Festivus Celebration
Updated
Saturday, December 19, 2026, first start 10:20 AM, in Shelby Township (Kay Jay's Irish Pub). Distances: 5K, 10K. Entry from $40; the 5K goes from $40 to $45 after December 1.
Course and race notes
This is Festivus For The Rest of Us hosted by Eastside Racing Company at Kay Jay's Irish Pub, 5491 Auburn Rd, Shelby Township, MI 48317.
The 5K and 10K courses will run into Riverbends park. Post race party with food, participants to order 1 food menu item and 1 drink ticket are included.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 19
2026 · in 42 days
Start time
10:20 AM
Earliest wave
Location
Kay Jay's Irish Pub
Shelby Township, MI 48381
Area: Macomb County & Thumb Coast, Detroit & Ann Arbor
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K10K
Price
$40
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Tue Dec 1 (in 24 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 19 (in 42 days)
Opened Aug 30, 2026
Race day in Shelby Township
Weather
34° / 20°F
Typical high and low for December 19.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Milford Gm Proving Ground, MI (4.9 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:59 AM – 5:03 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 18
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.