The Official (Unofficial) Detroit Free Press Shakeout Run! Hosted By Fleet Feet & Asics!
About this race
Are you ready for the biggest party of the year?!
Join us on Wednesday, October 14th, at 6:30 pm at Atwater Brewery in Detroit for an energy-packed shakeout run as we head into Detroit Free Press Marathon Race Weekend! Share in the race week hype with your friends and the rest of this incredible Southeast Michigan running community!
There will be a 3-mile and a 5-mile route available for you to choose from. You'll have the opportunity to wear-test some ASICS running shoes! PLUS, the first 150 registrants who include a beverage in their registration will receive a complimentary post-run beverage* courtesy of ASICS. Night running safety gear (headlamp, reflective vest, light belt, etc. is required for the run).
*Limited to beer or soft drink. Must be 21 yrs or older to consume alcohol; ID is required.
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The OFFICIAL (Unofficial) Detroit Free Press Shakeout Run! Hosted By Fleet Feet & ASICS
Are you ready for the biggest party of the year?! Join us on Wednesday, October 14th, at 6:30 pm at Atwater Brewery in Detroit for the most fun shakeout run Detroit has ever seen! Join your friends and the rest of this incredible Southeast Michigan running community in the race-week hype!
Typical race-day weather
Based on 5 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Detroit, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:44 AM and sets at 6:52 PM local time (EDT) in Detroit on October 14, 2026 — 11h 07m of daylight.
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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, 61 Detroit events
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