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Prove It 5k & 10k

Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT

Location
Milford, MI
3399 General Motors Rd, GM Milford Proving Ground, 48380
Type
RUN

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At a glance

Run where few ever will at the GM Milford Proving Ground, tackling a unique, challenging course steeped in automotive history.

  • Competitive
  • Quirky

Who it's for

  • Beginner Friendly
  • Walkers Welcome

Great for: beginners, walkers

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Experience a truly unique spring race at the Prove It 5K & 10K, offering exclusive access to the GM Milford Proving Ground. This iconic automotive testing facility, normally closed to the public, opens its high-performance curves and challenging hills for runners and walkers just one day a year. Test your speed and endurance on a USATF-certified course, with significant elevation gain in both the 5K and 10K. It's also the first event in the Trivium Michigan Mega Medal Series, inviting you to kick off your racing season with an unforgettable…

What to expect

  • Enjoy exclusive access to the GM Milford Proving Ground, a normally private automotive testing facility.
  • Challenge yourself on a USATF-certified course featuring significant elevation gain and high-performance curves.
  • Run or walk the 5K, or double the challenge with the 10K or back-to-back Double Event.

Standout details

  • Exclusive access to GM Proving Ground
  • USATF-certified 5K & 10K courses
  • Challenging hills and curves
  • Part of Trivium Mega Medal Series

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

9 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 3.1 Miles

    Sat, Apr 18, 10:10 AM EDT · From $29.00

    Opens Sep 25, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Jan 1, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

  • 3.1 Miles

    Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 AM EDT · From $40.00

    Opens Sep 25, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Apr 17, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

  • 5K

    Sat, Apr 18, 10:10 AM EDT · From $34.00

    Opens Sep 25, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Jan 1, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

+ 6 more options
  • 10K

    Sat, Apr 18, 8:30 AM EDT · From $45.00

    Opens Sep 25, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Jan 1, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

  • 10K

    Sat, Apr 18, 8:30 AM EDT · From $40.00

    Opens Sep 25, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Jan 1, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

  • 10K

    Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 AM EDT · From $40.00

    Opens Sep 25, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Apr 17, 2026, 7:59 AM EDT

  • 15K

    Sat, Apr 18, 8:30 AM EDT · From $60.30

    Opens Sep 25, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Jan 1, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

  • 15K

    Sat, Apr 18, 8:30 AM EDT · From $50.00

    Opens Sep 25, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Jan 1, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

  • 15K

    Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 AM EDT · From $45.00

    Opens Sep 25, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Apr 17, 2026, 7:59 AM EDT

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

  • Rolling area

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

  • Rolling
  • Walkers welcome
From the organizer

Prove It 5K & 10K – GM Milford Proving Ground

April 18, 2026 – Milford, Michigan

Looking for a Michigan spring 5K or 10K that’s unlike anything else? Prove It 5K & 10K gives you exclusive access to the GM Milford Proving Ground , one of the most iconic and secretive automotive testing facilities in the world. Normally closed to the public, this track opens just one day each year for runners and walkers to take on its twists, hills, and high-performance curves.

This isn’t your typical local race. The 5K packs 225′ of elevation gain in one lap of the course. The 10K doubles the challenge with two laps and 450′ of gain. Both races are USATF-certified, making them perfect for testing your speed and endurance. Want more? Register for the Double Event to run both distances back-to-back for the ultimate test.

Why Run Prove It?

Race where few ever will – GM Milford Proving Ground is off-limits to the public Steeped in car culture – the same track where GM tests world-class vehicles Challenge yourself – 225′ of gain in the 5K, 450′ in the 10K USATF-certified – official distances, official results Double Event option – the ultimate test Part of the Trivium Mega Medal Series – 6 races, 1 giant connecting medal All paces welcome – run or walk the 5K, test your limits in the 10K, or do both Perfect spring timing – a one-of-a-kind way to kick off your 2026 racing season Trivium Michigan Mega Medal Series

Prove It 5K & 10K is the first race in the 2026 Trivium Michigan Mega Medal Series . Each medal features the path of its race and connects to the others, forming one giant, six-piece medal by year’s end. Series registration also saves you money on entry fees.

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 Prove It isn’t just another race—it’s your chance to experience Michigan’s car culture, test your fitness, and earn your place on the track. Register today for the Prove It 5K & 10K on April 18, 2026, and start your season with a race you’ll never forget.

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