Run for the Ribbon 5K Run/Walk
Updated
Sunday, June 20, 2027, first start 8:00 AM, in Royal Oak (8450 W 10 Mile Rd). Distances: 5K. Entry from $30.
Course and race notes
Michigan Men's Health Foundation's annual Run for the Ribbon 5K takes place Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 8 a.m. at the Detroit Zoo to support prostate cancer survivors and those who love them.
Participants can participate in the 5K run/walk loop or a 1 Mile Stroll inside the zoo.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, June 20
2027 · in 225 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$30
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Closed online
Online signup closed Jun 20, 2027
Opened Mar 19, 2027
Race day in Royal Oak
Weather
81° / 62°F
Typical high and low for June 20, with a 33% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Detroit City Airport, MI (8.8 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
5:54 AM – 9:12 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday.
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
- Woodward Parking Lot0.5 mi
- Water Tower Parking Lot0.5 mi
8 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Buddy's Pizza restaurant0.1 mi
- Table 28 quick bite0.2 mi
- American Coney Island quick bite0.2 mi
- Boardwalk Station quick bite0.3 mi
5 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.1 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Jun 19
Where to stay
3 within 3 mi25 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Hyatt Place
About 28 min walk1.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Hotel Royal Oak
About 5 min drive1.6 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Baymont Ferndale/Royal Oak
About 6 min drive2.0 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 4 of 5: Rest Inn
About 9 min drive3.1 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 5 of 5: Cranbrook Inn
About 9 min drive3.1 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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