Hug a Dragonfly 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 30, 2026, 9:10 AM EDT

Location: Waterford, MI; Hess-Hathaway Park, 825 S. Williams Lake Rd., 48327
Type: RUN

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Distances & registration

4 options

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5K
Sat, May 30, 9:10 AM EDT · From $22.85
Opens Feb 24, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes May 8, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sat, May 30, 9:10 AM EDT · From $22.85
Opens Feb 25, 2026, 7:00 AM EST · Closes May 8, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sat, May 30, 9:10 AM EDT · From $44.15
Opens Feb 24, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes May 8, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

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5K
Sat, May 30, 9:10 AM EDT · From $44.15
Opens Feb 24, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes May 8, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

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Easygoing

Mixed surface, mostly flat

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The course

From the organizer

Race Purpose:

Hugs from David and On a Dragonfly's Wing have come together to honor both David Bouvier and Nikolai Miller, who's light left us too soon, with a 5K Run/Walk at the beautiful Hess-Hathaway Park.

Where:

Hess-Hathaway Park

825 S Williams Lake Rd, Waterford Twp, Mi 48327

When:

Race: Saturday, May 30,2026. Start time at 9 am.

Packet pick up : Pavilion at Hess-Hathaway, Saturday, May 31 from 7:30 am to 8:55 am.

Swag: The first 200 participates to sign up will receive a hat with entry.

Course Description:

Join us on the beautiful cross country course at Hess-Hathaway. This course includes trails, hills and a puddle (or two) and a flat finish. All are welcome from seasoned racers with eyes set on a PR to walkers interested in some great exercise in some great scenery.

Proceeds:

Proceeds from the event will go to both Hugs from David and On a Dragonfly's Wing to support local charities and programs that focus on creating stronger, more resilient people while educating about suicide prevention.

Both organizations are 501(c)(3) tax exempt.

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