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Set the PACE 5K
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Set the PACE 5K

Detroit, Michigan, United States View on map
Oct 25, 2026 (America/Detroit local time)
Running

About this race

Join us for a scenic 5k run or walk at the beautiful Detroit Riverwalk! Our 5th annual Set the PACE 5K supports PACE Southeast Michigan's mission to help older adults live safely and independently in their homes and communities. Your participation will make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors in Southeast Michigan. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enjoy the outdoors while supporting a great cause!

What does my 5K packet include?

All participants who registered by Friday, Oct 9, 2026, will receive a t-shirt and a race bib. Participants will also receive a medal at the finish line. Virtual participants will receive a medal in their race packet. T-shirts cannot be guaranteed if registered after Oct 9, 2026.

Race Details

  • This is a timed, out-and-back 5K course on the riverwalk that runs through Milliken State Park.
  • One water station will be provided on the course at the turnaround at approximately the 1-mile mark
  • Although we love our furry friends at PACE Southeast Michigan, we ask that you please leave your personal pets/dogs at home for the safety and comfort of our runners and volunteers.
  • This event is non-refundable and will occur rain or shine. 

Awards

Awards will be provided to the first three male and female finishers, and to runners in each of the following age groups:

  • 15 and under
  • 16 - 30
  • 31 - 45
  • 46 - 60
  • 61 and up

Pick your distance

Running

Set the PACE 5K RUN

The in-person race will take place at the Detroit Riverwalk, located at 1340 Atwater St, Detroit, MI 48207. The race will start and finish at the riverwalk located near Milliken State Park. If registering before Oct 9, 2026, you will receive a t-shirt, race bib, and medal. If registering after Oct 9, 2026, t-shirts are not guaranteed. **Non-refundable

Oct 25, 2026 5K 9:00 AM
$45.00
Open

Set the PACE 5K VIRTUAL RUN/WALK (Oct 22 - Oct 25)

A virtual 5K is a race that can be completed from any location you choose. You can run, jog, roll, bike, or walk on the road, on the trail, on the treadmill, at the gym, or on the track (or even at another race). You get to run your own race, at your own pace, and time it yourself. So, meet up with some friends, get outside, take a stroll with your dog – whatever your heart desires because YOU set the PACE in this race! Just complete your 5K (3.1 miles) between the race dates of Friday, Oct 22 and Sunday, Oct 25, 2026. It’s an “honor system” event, so you only need to keep track of your time if you wish to! If registering before Oct 9, 2026, you will receive a t-shirt, race bib, and medal. If registering after Oct 9, t-shirts are not guaranteed. We encourage you to wear your “Set the PACE 5K” t-shirt and bib during your race and when you’re done, proudly add the medal! When posting about your race on social media, please use the hashtag #SetThePACE5K and tag PACE Southeast Michigan. **Non-refundable

Oct 25, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$45.00
Open

Walking

Set the PACE 5K WALK

The in-person race will take place at the Detroit Riverwalk, located at 1340 Atwater St, Detroit, MI 48207. The race will start and finish at the riverwalk located near Milliken State Park. If registering before Oct 9, 2026, you will receive a t-shirt, race bib, and medal. If registering after Oct 9, 2026, t-shirts are not guaranteed. **Non-refundable

Oct 25, 2026 5K 9:05 AM
$45.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

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

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 13.2° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 23.3°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 12.4° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 24.0°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
21.2
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
2.3mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
62.7%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on October 25, 2026 (EDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on October 25, 2026 (EDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
10h 38m

The sun rises at 7:57 AM and sets at 6:35 PM local time (EDT) in Detroit on October 25, 2026 — 10h 38m 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, 61 Detroit events

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