2023 - Burns Park Run
2023 distances
Running
5K Run
The 5K starts and finishes near the corner of Wells St and Baldwin Ave. Participants travel counter-clockwise around the course. Most of the course is flat, with the largest net elevation change on Shadford Rd, from Ferdon Rd to Harding Rd, followed by a lesser, but steeper incline immediately after turning onto Woodside Rd. The finish is a long gradual downhill, with a fast downhill from Ferdon Rd to the finish line. 2023 AWARDS: ALL FINISHERS of the timed events: 5K (Run and Walk) and 10K will receive a finisher medal at the 2023 Burns Park Run. Additional awards will be recognized at the awards ceremony which will take place after the Fun Run at approximately 10am. Awards will be recognized for the following categories: - Top Male, Female and Non-Binary for Top Overall, Masters and Grand Masters winner of the 5K Run - Top Male, Female and Non-Binary for Top Winner for each Adult Age Group Division of the 5K Run - 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Male, Female and Non-Binary for each Youth Age Division (5 and under through 17 years old) of the 5K Run
10K Run
The 10K starts and finishes near the corner of Wells St and Baldwin Ave. The 10K is two loops of the 5K route. Participants travel counter-clockwise around the course. Most of the course is flat, with the largest net elevation change on Shadford Rd, from Ferdon Rd to Harding Rd, followed by a lesser, but steeper incline immediately after turning onto Woodside Rd. The finish is a long gradual downhill, with a fast downhill from Ferdon Rd to the finish line. 2023 AWARDS: ALL FINISHERS of the timed events: 5K (Run and Walk) and 10K will receive a finisher medal at the 2023 Burns Park Run. Additional awards will be recognized at the awards ceremony which will take place after the Fun Run at approximately 10am. Awards will be recognized for the following categories: - Top Male, Female and Non-Binary for Top Overall, Masters and Grand Masters winner of the 10K Run - Top Male, Female and Non-Binary for Top Winner for each Adult Age Group Division of the 10K Run - 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Male, Female and Non-Binary for each Youth Age Division (5 and under through 17 years old) of the 10K Run
1/2 Mile Fun Run, Sponsored by Goldfish Swim School
The 1/2 Mile Run Run is one loop around the old Burns Park County Fairground loop.
Virtual 5K
This is a virtual option for those not able to join us in person.
Walking
5K Walk
This is the same course as the 5K Run. It starts and finishes near the corner of Wells St and Baldwin Ave. Participants travel counter-clockwise around the course. Most of the course is flat, with the largest net elevation change on Shadford Rd, from Ferdon Rd to Harding Rd, followed by a lesser, but steeper incline immediately after turning onto Woodside Rd. The finish is a long gradual downhill, with a downhill from Ferdon Rd to the finish line.
Race date Weather
Conditions on May 7, 2023 — historical Open-Meteo data.
About Ann Arbor
Burns Park Run takes place in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. The local timezone is America/Detroit.
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