Riverfront Run sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Jun 10, 2017 - 8:30am to Jun 11, 2017 - 11:45am
Event Type : Sports Activities

The much-anticipated  Riverfront Run sponsored by Blue Cross® Blue Shield® of Michigan will be held on June 10, 2017,  this 5K & 10K run and walk showcases the Detroit RiverWalk and Milliken State Park, and provide a healthy, fun experience for participants. Proceeds benefit the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy, the stewards of Detroit’s historic and international RiverWalk and Dequindre Cut Greenway.

The Riverfront Run sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan includes both a 5K run/walk and a 10K run. All participants will receive a performance T-shirt, a commemorative medal and a one-day admission pass to the Conservancy’s upcoming Detroit River Days festival. Early Bird Registration for the 5K run/walk is $30 per participant.  The 10K run is $40 per person. (if registered by 5/9/17) Registration will increase to $35 for the 5K and $45 for the 10K after 5/9/17)

Winners: The top female and top male participants in each age group will receive a special award!  Award grouped by age: 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

Parking: Free parking will be available at the River East garage located at the corner of Rivard and Atwater St. across from the race start line. Parking will be available to all participants between 6 AM-12 PM. Cars must exit the structure by 12 PM. Due to street closures for the race, we suggest all participants arrive onsite by 8:30.

Race Route: Click here for a course map! 

Packet Pick up: Packet pickup will be Thursday, June 8th from 12-7PM at the Run Detroit store located 441 W. Canfield, Detroit MI 48201. You may also pick up your packet on Race Day, at Rivard Plaza, the race start and finish line, between 7:30-8:20 for the 10k, and 7:30-8:50 for the 5k. 

Free parking will be available race day at the River East garage located at the corner of Rivard and Atwater St. across from the race start line. Parking will be available to all participants between 6AM- 12PM. Cars must exit the structure by 12 PM. Due to street closures for the race, we suggest all participants arrice onsite by 8:30.

 

 

Can't make the race but still want to participate? Check out our Virtual Race option. 

How it works-

Step 1- Register online for the 5K or the 10K. There is an option for choosing the Virtual Run on the registration website.

Step 2 -  Your shirt, bib, & finisher medal will be mailed to you between June 10 - June 17. Virtual run participants not eligible for packet pick up. 

Step 3 -  Run your Virtual 5K or 10K  anytime/anywhere between June 1 - June 17.    (Ex. treadmill, favorite park, on the RiverWalk on a different day)

Note - Virtual Racers are not eligible for race awards and there is an additional $5 shipping and handling fee. 

 

Click for 2017 Race Results