Fall 2026 Celebration 5K! – Registration opens October 5th, 2026!

Sunday, November 15th, 2026 at Belle Isle State Park

Join us as we run or walk (skip, dance, or cartwheel) the Fall 2026 Girls on the Run and PACE Celebratory Fun Run! Read on to get all the important info so that you’re ready for the big day, Sunday, November 15th, 2026. Note that the GOTR/PACE celebratory run is a closed running event for program participants, their coaches and families. 

This is a non-competitive and non-timed event. This is a celebration of all the hard work our participants have done over the season.

*GOTR and PACE participants and coaches are already registered and will receive their bibs and shirts at practice.*

**Unlock limitless potential by being a 5k Superhero**. Your donation of $150 will gain you free entry into the 5k, an awesome cape, and you will sponsor a child to cross the finish line in the Spring 2027! Simply choose “5K Superhero” in the registration. All donations are tax deductible.

Pricing:

$35.00 – October 5th, 2026 through October 26th, 2026 (includes a race day shirt and bib)

$40.00 – October 27th through November 12th – $35.00 – BIB ONLY

Running buddy registration will close on Thursday, November 12th, 2026. There will be no day of event registration.

REGISTER HERE

Event Logistics

• **Arrive Early** – Plan to arrive at the event 75 minutes before your start time, there will be traffic coming into the park. A state park recreation passport is required to enter the park.
• There can be long lines, so plan to arrive early.
• Dress Appropriately – Check the weather and dress yourselves and your running buddies appropriately. The entire event is outside.

Event Schedule – Time

8:45 a.m. – 5K Opening Ceremony & National Anthem

9:00 a.m. – Run Begins – teams will start in waves. Please arrive one hour before your zone start time.

12:00 p.m. – Event closes

Team Meeting Zones

When you arrive at the Park, find your team’s zone. A Zone list will be located on the outside of the big white tent. Zones will be posted as we get closer to the event.

Directions & Parking

The Fall 2026 GOTR and PACE Celebratory 5K Fun Run will be held at Belle State Park.

Parking

Course Map

Will be provided as we get closer to event day.

Aid and Facilities

An aid station will be located at approximately mile 1.5. Water and First Aid will be available there. Bathrooms are located by zone flags.

The main first aid table (TBD). Lost children should go to the stage. Please complete the emergency contact information on the back of the child’s bib.

Packet Pick-Up

GOTR/PACE Packet pick up for friends and family runners will be at Location TBD – Coaches and participants do not need to attend. They will receive their run gear at practice!

Pick up times:

Friday, November 13th, 2026 – 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 15th, 2026 – Running buddy packets that are not picked up at packet pickup on Friday, November 13th, 2026 will be distributed to the team coach the morning of the 5K. You will then pick up your running buddy packet from the coach in your team’s assigned zone.

INCLEMENT WEATHER FOR 5K: 

Rain will not stop the event from occurring and we ask that you dress appropriately. In the event of lightning or severe weather, the race will be delayed or cancelled. Depending on weather, the run will be postponed in 30 minute increments, up to 60 minutes. After that, the run will be cancelled. If delayed or cancelled, communication will be posted one hour in advance of the scheduled start time or prior. Notifications of delayed start or cancellation can be found on the Girls on the Run Facebook page and Website (www.gotrdetroit.org). We ask that coaches check on the website or Facebook page 1-hour before their event start time and notify their teams of any cancellations or delays. In the unlikely event of lightning on the course after the run has already started, the following protocol will take place:

• Once lightning is spotted, course marshals along the route will notify runners using black flags, cancelling the run.
• Upon sight of a black flag, coaches, children and adult  runners, as well as  family fans should immediately return to their designated  Zone (team meeting spot).
• Coaches should do a headcount of their team and no child should be released unless in the custody of an approved and trusted adult.
• Parents/guardians, please ensure that you return to your designated Zone to communicate with your coach that you have your child and are leaving with your child.