Hamtramck Health Hike - 5K
Date
Sat, May 16, 2026, 9:30 AM EDTDistance
5K
Quick take
A free, family-friendly 5K run/walk supporting a drug-free community, offering a timed experience and a chance to connect.
Best for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge
Race feel
- Fun
- Competitive
- For a Cause
Fun
Competitive
For a CauseThe 17th Annual Hamtramck Health Hike is a free 5K run/walk dedicated to promoting healthy, drug-free lifestyles within the community. Hosted by the Hamtramck Drug Free Community Coalition, this family-friendly event welcomes participants of all ages and fitness levels to explore the city streets. It's a wonderful opportunity to get active, support a vital cause, and connect with neighbors, all while enjoying an officially timed 5K experience. Join in for a morning of movement and community engagement.
What to expect
Expect a free, officially timed 5K run or walk through Hamtramck's city streets. The event is open to all ages and fitness levels, starting and ending at Zussman Park. Afterwards, learn more about healthy lifestyles and enjoy activities at the park.
Standout details
- Free 5K run/walk
- Supports drug-free community initiatives
- Officially timed event
- Giveaways for first 400 attendees
Course surface
Road
Based on the event listing. Check the official site for the full course map.
Past results at a glance
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
Based on past public results. Helpful context, not a prediction.
Selected year + distance
250 finishers in 5K
Ranked by chip time when available
Smaller finish counts move year to year; treat this snapshot as directional context.
Crowd
Comfortable field
250 5K finishers. A manageable crowd with enough runners for company on course.
Typical finish
54:03
Middle-of-pack benchmark using chip time when available.
Competitive feel
Speedy front
There is real pace up front, even if the overall field is broad. Front-group read: 25:57.
People mix
Balanced mix
About 51% women and 48% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 5K in 2025, this looks like a comfortable field: 250 finishers in this data set. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 54:03. The quicker front of the field averaged about 25:57. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Fastest finishers in this file: 22:38 (male) and 24:07 (female).
Show historical award cutoffs3 rows
Cutoff = slowest posted time still inside the top finishers for a division.
| Division | Gender | Top N | Cutoff | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Unspecified | Top 3 | 23:45 | finish-order sample |
| Female | Female | Top 3 | 29:11 | finish-order sample |
| Male | Male | Top 3 | 23:45 | finish-order sample |
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 2025 | 250 | 54:03 | 49:24 | 25:57 | 22:38 / 24:07 |
| 5K | 2024 | 242 | 56:12 | 55:03 | 31:31 | 20:39 / 25:31 |
| 5K | 2023 | 250 | 59:02 | 56:09 | 29:49 | 23:24 / 31:37 |
Last summary update: May 10, 2026
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
Join the Hamtramck Drug Free Community Coalition (HDFCC), a program of the Piast Institute, for its 17th Annual Hamtramck Health Hike . It will be led by Hamtramck Fire Marshal Michael Young, a pillar community member that has been active with the Hamtramck Fire Department for many years!
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This FREE 5K run/walk taking place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 9:30 a. m. to 12:00 p. m . Starting and ending at Zussman Park in front of Hamtramck City Hall (3401 Evaline St. ), this community event welcomes participants of all ages and fitness levels. However you choose to do the 5K (a run, jog, or walk), the Hamtramck Health Hike offers a fun, family-friendly way to get active and explore the city streets of Hamtramck. The 5K will be officially timed, and participants will be able to look up their bib number online to see their race results and compare times within their age group. Be a part of the first 400 people to register and attend to get free giveaways! Whether it rains or shines, participants will have the chance to learn more about healthy, drug-free lifestyles and partake in activities at the park afterwards. HDFCC was founded by the Piast Institute in 2007 to address issues of substance abuse among Hamtramck youth. Its members have worked year-round with community leaders to help tackle substance abuse disorders of alcohol, tobacco, opioids and marijuana through prevention activities. Lara Girdwood is the Executive Director of HDFCC and Shannon Schafer is the HDFCC Director. This event is possible with donations, small grants, and volunteers! Contact us to see how you can help. RACE CONTACT : For questions or additional information, contact Shannon Schafer, the race director, at Schafer@Piastinstitute. org or visit our website at Hamtramck DrugFree. com Follow along on our socials: Facebook or Instagram. To register online today, go to https://runsignup. com/Race/MI/Hamtramck/HealthHike . Get in on the fun by registering yourself and your family and join us on Saturday, May 16, 2026.