Saline Merry Mile
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Saline Merry Mile

Saline, Michigan, United States View on map
Dec 05, 2026 (America/Detroit local time)
Running

About this race

The SALINE MERRY MILE presented by Ann Arbor Running Company and Concept Insurance Agency is a 1-mile race/run on Michigan Avenue in downtown Saline.  The race kicks off at just after the tree lighting and will run along the annual holiday parade route assuring that there is a cheering section for all participants! This is a great run for adults and children and is a great entry level race for beginning runners as well as a competitive event for seasoned athletes. 

Register by November 20th to receive a long-sleeved race t-shirt!! 

Registered adults can also register up to 2 runners, 10 years old or younger, to join them on the course for free.  These younger athletes, as long as they are registered, will receive all of the race giveaways (long sleeve t-shirt, etc.).  

  Details:

The race will start at 5:30pm, once the tree is lit, and will be completed no later than 6:00pm to assure that the holiday parade can start on time.  The race will begin at the 4 corners (Ann Arbor Street and Michigan Avenue) and run east on Michigan Ave until a turnaround point just before Old Creek/Maple.  Once the runners turn around, they will head west on Michigan Avenue until they reach the finish line, west of the 4 corners.  The race is noted for its' downhill start and finish.  This is the only opportunity to run on Michigan Ave as the road is only closed 2 times per year.

Packet Pickup:  Friday  12/4/2026 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm - Ann Arbor Running Company, 901 West Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor, MI Saturday  12/5/2025 - 4:15pm - 5:20pm - The 109 Cultural Exchange (109 West Michigan Ave., Saline, MI)   Virtual Event:  Run your mile wherever you're located.  Register by November 20th and we'll send your t-shirt to you!

In addition to our title sponsors, Ann Arbor Running Company and Concept Insurance, we would like to thank our other sponsors:  Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, Kelly Orthodontics, Busch’s, and The Saline Post.  We ask that you support these local businesses – their willingness to help our event is greatly appreciated.

The proceeds of this race will benefit The Friends of Saline Cross Country, a non-profit organization made up of present and former parents of Saline High School cross country runners, coaches, alumni and friends of the program who raise funds to support the Saline cross country program and provide scholarships to SHS cross country runners.  Even if you cannot participate, we welcome donations via this site.

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Running

Saline Merry Mile

Dec 05, 2026 1.6K 5:30 PM
$25.00
Open

Saline Merry Mile - Virtual

Dec 05, 2026 1.6K 12:01 AM
$25.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Saline, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) -3.2° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 4.5°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) -9.5° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 0.8°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
22.9
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
1.4mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
72.7%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on December 5, 2026 (EST)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on December 5, 2026 (EST)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
9h 15m

The sun rises at 7:48 AM and sets at 5:03 PM local time (EST) in Saline on December 5, 2026 — 9h 15m of daylight.

Course

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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, 5 Saline events

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