2026 Palmer Park Event Series: 8K, 5K & 1 Mile Run & Walk

Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 4:15 AM EDT

Location: 1121 Merrill Plaisance Street, Detroit, MI 48203
Type: Run

Race feel

Celebrate Pride Month with a community run, walk, and outdoor yoga in Detroit's Palmer Park, supporting local non-profits.

Fun
Festive
For a Cause

Join the 5th Annual Palmer Park Event Series in Detroit for a vibrant community celebration. This annual pride-themed run and walk offers 8K, 5K, and 1 Mile distances, complemented by an outdoor yoga session. Participate to support two vital local non-profits: People for Palmer Park, dedicated to the park's revitalization, and Ruth Ellis Center, providing trauma-informed services for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults. It's a wonderful opportunity to uplift neighborhood Detroit Parks and celebrate Pride Month.

What to expect

Run or walk 8K, 5K, or 1 Mile through Palmer Park. Enjoy an outdoor yoga session after your event. Be part of a welcoming community celebrating Pride Month and supporting local causes.

Standout details

Annual Pride-themed event
Supports local non-profits (Palmer Park, Ruth Ellis)
Outdoor yoga session included
Medal and shirt for 8K/5K participants

Perks & features

Swag Included

From the public listing; confirm on the official site.

Course feel

A practical read on terrain, elevation, footing, and typical conditions.

Steady Effort

Typical course trends

Typically flat

Distances & registration

8 options

Use the official signup link above for all distances.

1 Mile
1 option · closes Jun 14, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT
1mo 14d 8h 19m left
- General entry
  Closes Jun 14, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT · From $28.29
5K
2 options · closes Jun 14, 2026, 4:45 AM EDT
1mo 14d 8h 4m left
- + 1 Mile Combo
  Closes Jun 14, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT · From $54.98
- General entry
  Closes Jun 14, 2026, 4:45 AM EDT · From $38.96
8K
3 options · closes Jun 14, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
1mo 14d 23h 18m left
- + 1 Mile Combo
  Closes Jun 14, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT · From $65.65
- General entry
  Closes Jun 14, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT · From $49.64
- Virtual 8K
  Closes Jun 14, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $54.98
Other options
2 options · closes Jun 14, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
1mo 14d 23h 18m left
- Virtual 1 Mile
  Closes Jun 14, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $54.98
- Virtual 5K
  Closes Jun 14, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $54.98

Built from public event details. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official event page before signing up.

From the organizer

2026 Palmer Park Event Series: 8K, 5K, 1 Mile Run & Walk

Sunday, June 14th 2026

Welcome Home Wellness Alliance is proud to present our 5th Annual Palmer Park 8K, 5K & 1 Mile Run & Walk Event Series + Outdoor Yoga. This annual pride-themed event is in support of the People for Palmer Park, a local non-profit organization, committed to furthering the preservation, revitalization, and viability of Palmer Park, and Ruth Ellis Center, our neighbors dedicated to providing trauma-informed services for lesbian, and gay, bi-attractional, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ+) youth, and young adults, with an emphasis on young people of color, experiencing homelessness, involved in the child welfare system, and/or experiencing barriers to health and wellbeing.

Please join us for a community celebration of running, yoga, Pride Month and uplifting neighborhood Detroit Parks on Sunday, June 8th!

Event Details

Event Day Schedule: 6:30 AM - 8:00 AM: Check-In & Packet Pickup 8:00 AM: Opening Ceremony 8:15 AM: 1 Mile Begins 8:45 AM: 8K and 5K Begins 10:00 AM: Yoga Session 11:00AM: End of Event

Location - Meet us at:

Palmer Park

1121 Merrill Plaisance Street Detroit, MI 48203

Early Packet Pick Up: Saturday, June 13th: 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM Welcome Home Yoga & Wellness 6375 W. 7 Mile Rd. Ste. 103 Detroit, MI 48221

*** 8K & 5K Registration includes Shirt, Medal, BIB & Interactive Online Media. 1 Mile Fun Run includes Medal, Bib, Interactive Online Media, and w/wo a shirt based on your choice. All Virtual Registration packets will be mailed after the event.

Please note: Shirts and medals are not guaranteed for registrants past May 11th due to national supply chain issues.