RACE INFORMATION | Event Date: June 6, 2026
Detroit Riverfront Run to support the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy
The Detroit Riverfront Run is back and ready for 2026! After record attendance last year, we’re excited to run and walk with you during this family-friendly wellness event!
This year’s Detroit Riverfront Run features a 5k & 10k run/walk and will be held on June 6, 2026. The race route will showcase the Detroit Riverwalk and Dequindre Cut. All participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt, a participation medal, post-race snacks and other goodies to be announced. Registration for the 5K run/walk is $40 per participant and the 10K is $50 per person before April 27th. Starting April 27th, registration fees increase to $45 for the 5k and $55 for the 10k.
PACKET PICKUP – Packet Pick-up for the riverfront run will take place on June 4th from 12-6pm at Eastern Market Shed 2 at the side located off of Russell St. Eastern Market is located at 2934 Russell Street, Detroit MI 48207. Click here for a parking map. Race Day packet pick-up will begin at 7:30 AM and end at 8:30am at the race start and finish line located in Cullen Plaza – 1340 E. Atwater St. Detroit, MI 48207. There is no bag check at the race start line.
RACE DAY PARKING – Free parking for all race day participants will be available at the River East Garage located at corner of Rivard and Franklin Streets across from the race start and finish line. Parking will be available starting at 7am and cars must exit the lot by 12pm. The address to the River East Garage is 1000 Franklin St., Detroit, MI 48207.
New for 2026! (Run Hats)
The Hats are available as an optional purchase for $25 each during online registration for the event and will be distributed at Packet Pickup when you pick up your Bib and Shirt.
The exclusive Detroit Riverfront BOCO running hat is made of a lightweight, moisture-wicking performance material. Complete with a map of the riverfront on the inside brim. This hat is sure to help keep you cool on all of your summer runs.
2026 Run Shirt
The 2026 Run Shirt is a special shirt designed by Detroit based artist, Jesse Kassel.
5K: (Commemorative t-shirt, Bib & medal)
- $40 (before 4/27/2026)
- $45 (4/27 through 5/31/2026)
10K: (Commemorative t-shirt, Bib & medal)
- $50 (before 4/27/2026)
- $55 (4/27 through 5/31/2026)
