2026 LTA Foundation 1.975 Walk/Run
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 3:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Detroit, MI 48202
- Type
- Run
Sign up and verify details on the organizer's official page.
Race feel
Support education and disaster relief with a community walk/run along the Detroit Riverwalk, welcoming all ages and paces.
- Scenic
- For a Cause
Scenic
For a CauseGreat for
- Beginner Friendly
- College & Campus
Beginner Friendly
College & CampusJoin the 8th Annual 1.975 Walk/Run in Detroit, supporting the Lambda Theta Alpha Foundation's mission to advance community via education and natural disaster relief. This inclusive, untimed event welcomes all ages to participate in person on the Detroit Riverwalk, or virtually from anywhere. Gather friends and family for a meaningful morning, contributing to a vital cause while enjoying a pleasant walk or run. Volunteers will be present along the course to offer support and ensure a safe experience for everyone.
From the organizer
Join us for the 8th Annual 1.975 Walk/Run!
On Saturday, June 27th, 2026, the Lambda Theta Alpha Foundation will host our annual 1.975 Walk/Run in Detroit, Michigan. We would like to invite you all to support the LTA Foundation by registering for the in-person run. If you cannot attend in person, you can also participate in the virtual race or a local micro-event where you can run, walk, treadmill, or bike at any time from anywhere. All ages are welcome to participate, so bring a friend, significant other, or the whole family to support a good cause! All funds raised will enable us to advance our community via education and natural disaster relief.
Event Information
Runners will meet on Saturday, June 27th, at 7:00 AM ET at the site of the LTA Convention on the Detroit Riverwalk. Once you arrive, locate our LTA Foundation volunteer to check in. They will verify that you have completed a waiver and release of liability. All runners are required to meet with the check-in volunteer to participate in the run. Please note that this is an untimed race.
Timeline
7:00 AM: Arrival of Runners 7:10 AM: Opening Remarks & Warm Up 7:15 AM: Run Kick Off 8:00 AM: End of Run Safety
Your safety is our number one priority. Complete the run safely and responsibly. Along the route, we will have volunteers posted to assist you. Do not hesitate to ask them for support. In addition, we will have volunteers completing the run alongside our registrants. They will follow behind the group to ensure everyone is safely moving through the course. If you have any issues and a route guide is not nearby, move toward the back of the group to locate the volunteer for support.
Our run will be 1.975 miles long. You are responsible for your physical well-being. Listen to your body and move at your own pace. We will have water and snacks available so you can stay hydrated. We encourage you to check the weather and dress appropriately.
Registration Information
Registration will open in March 1st, 2026 and close on Friday, June 26, 2026.
Tier 1 - $25.00 Registration Tier 1 will give you a 2026 1.975 Electronic Runner’s Bib to show off at the run.
Tier 2 - $50.00 Registration Tier 2 will give you the Tier 1 merchandise item plus a 2026 1.975 Walk/Run medal. While supplies last. See Merchandise Disclosure below.
