The Bull Run for ALS of Michigan

The Bull Run for ALS of Michigan - Milford / Kensington Metro Park - RACE PAGE

This is the 8th annual Bull Run for ALS of Michigan held at Kensington Park in Milford, Michigan.  The Bull Run 5K is a chip timed accurate 5k run/walk. The Calf Mile is FREE for kids 10yrs and under.  All proceeds go to ALS of Michigan to help our pALS (people with ALS) here in Michigan. 

There is a lot of symbolism in The Bull Run.  First the name, my dad, Kenneth C. VanBlaricum passed from ALS in Feb. 2010 and early in his life he worked in excavating, his nickname was “Bull”. The Bull Run is named in honor of my father.  Second, the finishers medal is a dog tag honoring the time he served in the National Guard out of the Howell Armory and was called into active duty during the 1967 riots in Detroit.  The start/finish line is on the ball diamond. You will run by first base, which is the position played by Lou Gehrig, and as you finish the race you cross home plate scoring a home run for our pALS(people with ALS) here in Michigan.

This run continues to be a dream come true to honor my father. Thank you for being a part of it.

Check out some cool drone footage from our 2024 event - link HERE. 

Race DETAILS: 

Pricing: 5k run/walk $40 until 9/06, $45 9/07 to 9/26, $50 race day. Calf Mile is FREE for ages 10 and under. No shirt option for $5 less. Online registration only. 

Race Swag: Finishers medal is included with registration, performance tee available through September 6th. No shirt option for $5 less. 

Course: The 5K course has some hills and is an out and back on a paved pathway. This 5K starts at Martindale Beach/Water Park and runs out to the Milford connector circle and back.

Early Packet Pick-Up two days: 

Wednesday 9/23, from 5-7:30 PM @ Captain's on Main in Brighton, 423 W. Main Street, Brighton 48116 

Friday 9/25, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM @ Running Lab Brighton~409 W. Main St., Brighton, MI 48116

Race Day Packet Pick-Up: starts at 7:00 AM 

Race Day Schedule: 

Kensington Metro Park, North Martindale Beach, 5K Run
 7:00a Packet Pick-Up | 8:30 a.m. Run

Calf (1/2) Mile Fun Run for Kids 10 and under
7:30 Check in | 8 a.m. Run
No fee to participate!

Awards: Overall Male and Female. Top 3 in age groups 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69,70-79, 80+

Results:  Results will be live during the event and full results will be posted on this Run Signup page. The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.

Join fellow runners on September 27, 2026 for the The Bull Run for ALS of Michigan. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Milford.