Name: I Ran the D 5K
Start: 2027-05-22
End: 2027-05-22
Location: Detroit

About the Event

Due to high demand, this year's I Ran the D 5k has officially SOLD OUT. In the interest of providing a safe and enjoyable race-day experience, we have closed registration. We look forward to hosting more than 7,500 participants on Saturday in Brush Park to celebrate Detroit's amazing sports community! If you missed registration for this year's race, we hope to see you in Detroit next year!

I Ran the D is an annual 5K race that celebrates Detroit’s deep-rooted sports culture while promoting health and wellness in the community. Bringing together some of the world’s most passionate sports fans, the race supports programs that strengthen local youth initiatives and create lasting community impact.

Proceeds from the race directly benefit the Detroit Sports Commission’s Living Legacy Initiative, which focuses on advancing youth literacy, promoting active lifestyles for young people, and expanding access and pathways for girls in sports.

Since its inception in 2001, the Detroit Sports Commission has played a pivotal role in strengthening the region’s economy by attracting and hosting hundreds of regional, national, and international sporting events — including the 2024 NFL Draft and the upcoming 2027 NCAA Men’s Final Four — while ensuring all events deliver long-term community benefits.

The Detroit Sports Commission’s Living Legacy Initiative ensures that every sporting event hosted in the region leaves a positive impact on the local community. To date, the Living Legacy Initiative has invested more than $1.7 million into local programs across Detroit.

The I Ran the D 5k course offers runners a one-of-a-kind experience, weaving its way through downtown Detroit’s most famous landmarks, starting at Comerica Park, winding through the historic streets of Brush Park, and past Ford Field, before finishing back at Comerica Park, where runners can take a victory lap inside the ballpark around the outfield wall.

Registration includes a unique race experience through downtown Detroit, a custom hooded long-sleeve running shirt with all four Detroit pro sports teams, a custom bib, and a finisher’s medal.

Races Offered

5K Run/Walk

May 22, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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08:30

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$35.00

5K Virtual Race

May 22, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$50.00

Detroit Pistons Race Package

May 22, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$100.00

Detroit Red Wings Race Package

May 22, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$110.00

Detroit Tigers Race Package

May 22, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$105.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Detroit.

thermostat Temperature

10.2° / 20.6°

wb_sunny Feels like

7.0° / 17.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 35m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

14.1 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

High (6.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

66.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:09

nightlight Sunset

20:46

About Detroit

Learn more about the host city, Detroit.

Detroit is a major metropolis in the US state of Michigan that has had a profound impact on the world. From the advent of the automotive assembly line to the Motown sound, modern techno and rock music, Detroit continues to shape both American and global culture. The city has seen many of its historic buildings renovated, and is bustling with new developments and attractions that complement its world-class museums and theatres. After a long economic slump and decrease in population, Detroit has developed a reputation for crime and urban decline, but revitalization means that it is an exciting destination filled with technological advance and historic charm.