Detroit Techno 5k
About this race
EARLY BIRD TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!
- 📅 Date: Saturday, May 23 (Movement Weekend)
- 📍 Location: Historic Fort Wayne - 6325 W Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48209
- 🎟️ Registration Begins: 10:00 am
Detroit Techno 5K returns on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Historic Fort Wayne for a one-of-a-kind run that blends movement, music, and community ahead of Movement Weekend. This professionally timed 5K features a scenic course through historic grounds, live DJs along the route, and an electrifying finish line experience that feels more like a day party than a traditional race. Whether you’re a seasoned runner chasing a PR or just looking to jog, walk, or dance your way through the course, Techno 5K is designed to be high-energy and unforgettable. All participants receive a custom race shirt, medal, and access to the post-race DJ set and community celebration. Join 600+ runners, music lovers, and creatives for Detroit’s most unique race experience. Sign up today to lock in the best pricing 🏃 🪩
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Detroit Techno 5k
Get ready for this year's Techno 5k! Early bird tickets available now!
Typical race-day weather
Based on 5 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Detroit, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:03 AM and sets at 8:54 PM local time (EDT) in Detroit on May 23, 2026 — 14h 51m of daylight.
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2026 results — Detroit Techno 5k
Detroit Techno 5k · 520 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erik Ljung | 17:57 | 5:47 /mi |
| 2 | Hasan Idriss | 18:34 | 5:59 /mi |
| 3 | Bradley MacDonald | 19:03 | 6:08 /mi |
| 4 | Kevin Murphy | 20:03 | 6:27 /mi |
| 5 | Carol Diaz Servin | 20:30 | 6:36 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 61 Detroit events
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