Dearborn Decades 5k
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Chase a PR on a fast, certified course or embrace nostalgia with a decade-themed outfit at this welcoming Michigan 5K.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
Fun
Competitive
QuirkyGreat for
- Walkers Welcome
Walkers WelcomeThe Dearborn Decades 5K invites you to kick off August racing in Southeast Michigan with a blend of speed, community, and nostalgia. This USATF-certified course at Ford Field Park is known for being fast and welcoming to all paces, including walkers and families with strollers. Whether you aim for a new personal record or enjoy dressing in your favorite decade's style, this event brings together the best of a great 5K experience. It's a popular mid-summer race, perfect for fall training or a fun community outing.
What to expect
- Run or walk a fast, USATF-certified course at Ford Field Park.
- Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere for all paces, including strollers.
- Embrace the optional decade theme with costumes and earn a connecting finisher medal.
Standout details
- Fast, USATF-certified 5K course
- Optional decade-themed costumes
- Welcomes all paces, walkers, strollers
- Connecting Mega Medal Series medal
Perks & features
- Medal
- USATF Certified
Medal
USATF CertifiedFrom the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Distances & registration
3 optionsUse the official signup link above for all distances.
5K
3 options · closes Aug 9, 2026, 4:10 AM EDT
3mo 8d 18h 55m leftGeneral entry
Closes Aug 9, 2026, 4:10 AM EDT · From $45.00
Economy Package
Closes Aug 9, 2026, 4:10 AM EDT · From $34.00
Virtual 5K
Closes Aug 8, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $40.00
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
A plain-English read from past public results. It is helpful context, not a prediction.
Crowd
Small field
26 5K finishers in 2023. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
41:26
Think middle-of-the-pack, using gun time when available.
Competitive feel
Speedy front
There is real pace up front, even if the overall field is broad. Front-group read: 23:55.
People mix
More women
About 62% women and 38% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 5K in 2023, this looks like a small field: 26 finishers are represented here. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 41:26. The quicker front of the field averaged about 23:55. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Where runners came from
Aggregated city counts only. Small groups stay hidden in public views.
Detroit, MI
Travel draw
Award clues
Historic placement clues only. Race-day awards can use different rules.
Overall observed placement
Top 3 (from finish order in our sample)
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 2023 | 26 | 41:26 | 7:58:59 | 23:55 | 23:32 / 23:44 |
Last summary update: May 1, 2026
From the organizer
Dearborn Decades 5K – August 9, 2026
Kick off August racing in Southeast Michigan with the Dearborn Decades 5K, a fast, fun, USATF-certified race at Ford Field Park. Taking place August 9, 2026, this community-favorite 5K welcomes runners and walkers of all paces, families with strollers, and anyone who loves a good theme. Whether you’re chasing a new PR, gearing up for fall racing, or dressing for your favorite decade, Dearborn Decades brings together everything people love about a great 5K—speed, community, nostalgia, and a course built for every type of runner.
About the Race
Dearborn Decades 5K blends blends speed, energy, and personality. Athletes love the USATF-certified course, easy logistics, and the welcoming vibe that makes this one of the most popular summer 5Ks in Southeast Michigan. Costumes are encouraged but not required—it’s a race where you can come for the PR, the outfit, or both. After you finish, stick around and enjoy the start of Dearborn Homecoming, which begins just after most participants have wrapped up their morning.
Why Runners Choose Dearborn Decades 5K
Fast, USATF-certified course ideal for PR attempts Mid-summer timing perfect for fall marathon and half marathon training Welcoming to all paces—runners, walkers, families, and strollers Fun decade-themed atmosphere with optional costumes Easy race-day logistics, including parking, packet pickup, and awards Great Southeast Michigan location with an accessible park venue Part of multiple Trivium Racing Running Series and Club Competition for extra motivation and rewards A finisher medal that connects to five others in the Trivium Racing Mega Medal Series Part of the Trivium Racing Michigan Running Series, Club Cup, and Mega Medal Series
Dearborn Decades 5K is part of the Trivium Southeast Michigan Running Series, the Trivium Club Cup, and the Trivium Mega Medal Series. Every finisher earns points toward season standings—for themselves and their run club. All participants also receive a connecting finisher medal that links with five other 2026 races to create the full Trivium Mega Medal.
2026 Mega Medal Series
Dearborn Decades is the third race in the six-race 2026 Trivium Mega Medal Series. Register once, race all six events (in-person or virtually), and collect medals that magnetically connect into one giant, year-long achievement.
2026 Mega Medal Series Lineup
Prove It 5K & 10K – April 18, 2026 · Milford, MI Trenton Summerfest Half Marathon, 8K, & 5K – June 27, 2026 · Trenton, MI Dearborn Decades 5K – August 9, 2026 · Dearborn, MI Run the 313 5K – August 22, 2026 · Detroit, MI Growler Gallop Atwater 10 Mile & 5K – September 27, 2026 · Detroit, MI Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon & 7.5 Miler – November 27, 2026 · Commerce Township, MI