2027 Palmer Park Event Series: 8K, 5K & 1 Mile Run & Walk - 1 Mile
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Distance
1 mi
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All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
2027 Palmer Park Event Series: 8K, 5K, 1 Mile Run & Walk Sunday, June 13th 2027 Welcome Home Wellness Alliance is proud to present our 7th Annual Palmer Park 8K, 5K & 1 Mile Run & Walk Event Series + Outdoor Yoga. This annual pride-themed event is in support of the People for Palmer Park, a local non-profit organization, committed to furthering the preservation, revitalization, and viability of Palmer Park, and Ruth Ellis Center, our neighbors dedicated to providing trauma-informed services for lesbian, and gay, bi-attractional, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ+) youth, and young adults, with an emphasis on young people of color, experiencing homelessness, involved in the child welfare system, and/or experiencing barriers to health and wellbeing. Please join us for a community celebration of running, yoga, Pride Month and uplifting neighborhood Detroit Parks on Sunday, June 13th! Event Details Event Day Schedule: 6:30 AM - 8:00 AM: Check-In & Packet Pickup 8:00 AM: Opening Ceremony 8:15 AM: 1 Mile Begins 8:45 AM: 8K and 5K Begins 10:00 AM: Yoga Session 11:00AM: End of Event Location - Meet us at: Palmer Park 1121 Merrill Plaisance Street Detroit, MI 48203 Early Packet Pick Up: Saturday, June 12th: 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM Welcome Home Yoga & Wellness 6375 W. 7 Mile Rd. Ste. 103 Detroit, MI 48221 *** 8K & 5K Registration includes Shirt, Medal, BIB & Interactive Online Media. 1 Mile Fun Run includes Medal, Bib, Interactive Online Media, and w/wo a shirt based on your choice. All Virtual Registration packets will be mailed after the event. Please note: Shirts and medals are not guaranteed for registrants past May 11th due to national supply chain issues.
Typical conditions
For events around June 2027 in Detroit, MI, United States: Typical summer / warmer season in this region — plan hydration and sun protection; verify any heat policies with the organizer.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Detroit, MI, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
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