Run for the Ribbon 5K Run/Walk
About this race
Michigan Men's Health Foundation's annual Run for the Ribbon 5K takes place Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 8 a.m. at the Detroit Zoo to support prostate cancer survivors and those who love them. Participants can participate in the 5K run/walk loop or a 1 Mile Stroll inside the zoo. All participants will receive a race shirt, medal, and complimentary entry to the Detroit Zoo; overall and age group awards will be given. What a great way to spend Father's Day!
Prostate cancer survivors receive a special gift at the Michigan Men's Health Foundation tent. Visit the Celebration Signs & More tab to dedicate a sign and learn about the other ways you can honor the prostate cancer hero in your life.
Registrants are encouraged bring a team and build a personal fundraising page asking friends and family members to donate when they sign up for the event. Registrants can upload photos, a personal story and set up team or personal fundraising goals. Each secure team page or personal page will have its own custom URL.
Age Based Discounts - We ask that all participants are registered, including stroller entries, but offer age-based discounts for both the run and the stroll. Age based discounts are available for children 0-2 and 3-13. All stroller entries receive a t-shirt, medal, and zoo entry with their race bib.
Parking is available in the Zoo parking structure or the surface lot to the left of the main entrance to the Zoo.
*Please note that according to Zoo regulations, dogs are not allowed at this race*
Pick your distance
Running
5K Run/Walk (Timed)
This is a timed race around the perimeter of The Detroit Zoo before crossing the finish line in the zoo parking lot!
Walking
1-Mile Stroll
This is a casual 1-mile walk inside The Detroit Zoo grounds.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 10 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Royal Oak, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:55 AM and sets at 9:13 PM local time (EDT) in Royal Oak on June 20, 2027 — 15h 18m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- 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, 7 Royal Oak events
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