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Hug a Dragonfly 5K Run/Walk
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Hug a Dragonfly 5K Run/Walk

Waterford, Michigan, United States View on map
May 30, 2026 (America/Detroit local time)
Running

About this race

Race Purpose:

Hugs from David and On a Dragonfly's Wing have come together to honor both David Bouvier and Nikolai Miller, who's light left us too soon, with a 5K Run/Walk at the beautiful Hess-Hathaway Park.

Where: 

Hess-Hathaway Park

825 S Williams Lake Rd, Waterford Twp, Mi 48327

When:

Race: Saturday, May 30,2026. Start time at 9 am.

Packet pick up : Pavilion at Hess-Hathaway, Saturday, May 31 from 7:30 am to 8:55 am.

Swag: The first 200 participates to sign up will receive a hat with entry.

Course Description:

Join us on the beautiful cross country course at Hess-Hathaway. This course includes trails, hills and a puddle (or two) and a flat finish. All are welcome from seasoned racers with eyes set on a PR to walkers interested in some great exercise in some great scenery.

Proceeds:

Proceeds from the event will go to both Hugs from David and On a Dragonfly's Wing to support local charities and programs that focus on creating stronger, more resilient people while educating about suicide prevention.

Both organizations are 501(c)(3) tax exempt.

Pick your distance

Running

Hug a Dragonfly 5K Run (18 & under)

May 30, 2026 5K 9:10 AM
$25.00
Closed

Hug a Dragonfly 5K Walk (18 & under)

May 30, 2026 5K 9:10 AM
$25.00
Closed

Hug a Dragonfly 5K Run

May 30, 2026 5K 9:10 AM
$50.00
Closed

Hug a Dragonfly 5K Walk

May 30, 2026 5K 9:10 AM
$50.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 4 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Waterford.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 12.1° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 22.7°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 12.1° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 22.7°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
19.5
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
1.0mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
58.0%

Course

Route map and elevation profile

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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)
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