Annual Palmer Park Event Series: 8k, 5k & 1 Mile Run/Walk + Yoga

This annual pride-themed run, walk, and yoga event is in support of People for Palmer Park, a local non-profit organization, committed to furthering the preservation, revitalization and viability of Palmer Park; Ruth Ellis Center, our neighbors dedicated to providing trauma-informed services for lesbian, 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; and Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center, a local non-profit dedicated to providing a welcoming space where people of all sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and cultures can find support and unconditional acceptance, and where they can learn, grow, socialize and feel safe.

2024 Palmer Park Run/Walk + Yoga Registration is NOW CLOSED.

Welcome Home Yoga & Wellness is proud to present our 4th Annual Palmer Park Run/Walk Event Series + Yoga!

Community is the heartbeat of our organization. We are proud to support 3 local non-profits doing incredible work in the community with our annual Palmer Park Run/Walk/Yoga Event Series!

JOIN US for an EPIC Celebration of Detroit neighborhoods, running, yoga & Pride Month!

Need or want help with conditioning and incorporating specialized yoga? Message us!

Time: Sunday, June 9th, 2024 (begins at 8:00am)

Location: 1121 Merrill Plaisance Street, Detroit, MI 48203 

Registration Details

Adult:

8K

Early bird by May 14th: $45

May 15th - June 8th: $50

On Race Day: $55

Virtual 8K: $50 (incl. shipping)

8K + 1 Mile Combo: Add $15

5K

Early bird by May 14th: $35

May 15th - June 8th: $40

On Race Day: $45

Virtual 5K: $50 (incl. shipping)

5K + 1 Mile Combo: Add $15

1 Mile Run

$25

$15 (No Shirt)

Virtual 1 Mile: $50 (incl. shipping)

Any Race Option + Yoga: + $15

Yoga Only: $25

***Adult 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.

Kids (12 & Under):

8K/5K/1 Mile Fun Run

$25

$15 (No Shirt)

Yoga

FREE

***Kid 8k/5k/1 Mile Registration Includes Medal, BIB, Interactive Online Media, and w/wo a shirt based on your choice.

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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 & 5K Begin

9:40 AM: 8K/5K Award Ceremony

10:00 AM: Yoga Session

11:00AM: End of Event

Early Packet Pickup

June 7th: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

June 8th: 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Welcome Home Yoga & Wellness

6375 W. 7 Mile Rd., Ste. 103, Detroit, MI 48221

Palmer Park (Race Location)

A beautiful course, mostly paved/part trail. Leads participants through Detroit’s oldest indigenous forest.

Winds around beautiful Lake Frances, with views of historical landmarks and unique art installations.

Race Shirt & Medal Design

BRAND NEW DESIGNS FOR 2024 Series!

Questions? Contact Us!

2024 Sponsors

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Thank you for helping us bringing a a bigger, better and brighter experience for 2024!

Last Year’s Event

Thank you to all of our partners, sponsors, volunteers, and incredible participants who help make this annual event a gigantic success.

Want to see the 2023 race results? Click here!

Thank you to ClickOnDetroit Local 4 and WXYZ Channel 7 for featuring the 3rd Annual Palmer Park 5K!

Watch Our Local News Feature!

Hear from our participants!