Annual MI Hot Dog Mile
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 6:30 AM EDT
- Type
- Run
Sign up and verify details on the organizer's official page.
Race feel
Eat hot dogs, run laps, and support a great cause for dogs at this uniquely festive Detroit event.
- Fun
- Quirky
- Festive
- For a Cause
Fun
Quirky
Festive
For a CauseJoin the Annual MI Hot Dog Mile in Detroit for a unique twist on a classic race. This event challenges participants to eat four hot dogs while completing four quarter-mile laps, all in the spirit of fun and community. Beyond the quirky challenge, it's a vibrant Sunday gathering at Eastern Market, featuring a DJ, adoptable dogs, and great swag. Most importantly, all proceeds support a local Detroit Dog Rescue, making your participation meaningful for furry friends.
What to expect
- Challenge yourself to eat four hot dogs while running four quarter-mile laps.
From the organizer
The Hot Dog Mile is an annual event celebrating hot dogs and regular dogs, dreamed up by the runners of Eastern Market Brewing Run Club. Participants eat four dogs and run four 1/4 mile laps- it's as simple as that! All proceeds after race costs are donated to a local Detroit Dog Rescue!
It's like a beer mile, but with hot dogs! 4 hot dogs, 4 quarter mile laps, hopefully no puking and some beers at the end. a great hang-out to support dogs, eat hot dogs, have some beers and enjoy a lovely Sunday at Eastern Market!
The race event runs from 10am - 2pm with a DJ, adoptable dogs, and great swag. Select your wave start time when registering.
New this year- Relay Style! Get a team of 4 together and tackle the HDM one lap at a time!
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