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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 MILE RACE AND RUCK | Other | Nov 8, 202611:00 AM | $30 | – |
| 4 MILE | RUCK | Other | Nov 8, 202611:00 AM | $35 | – |
| 4 MILE | RUCK VETERAN OR ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY | Other | Nov 8, 202611:00 AM | $25 | – |
| 4 MILE | VETERAN OR ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY | Other | Nov 8, 202611:00 AM | $30 | – |
| 4 MILE | VIRTUALVirtual | Other | Nov 8, 202611:00 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:13 AM, and the 4 MILE RACE AND RUCK starts at 11:00 AM. The start sits about 650 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
New route to be determined, Detroit, MI 48202
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (Eastside Racing Company) for 4Star 4Mile Race. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2025 4 MILE | OPEN, the fastest tenth finished in 31:15 or better, the top quarter in 35:01, and half the field in 42:17; the last tenth came in after 1:08:48.
At the 2025 4 MILE | RUCK, the fastest tenth finished in 45:51 or better, the top quarter in 59:52, and half the field in 1:04:53; the last tenth came in after 1:08:47.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 36:07 | 32:05 |
| 30-39 | 39:01 | 26:18 |
| 40-49 | 35:01 | 26:41 |
| 50-59 | 38:49 | 34:44 |
| 60-69 | 35:55 | 32:50 |
| 70+ | 1:06:27 | 1:00:58 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Down 12 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 210 to 156 finishers, and the median time rose from 41:45 to 42:17.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 156 (-26%) | 42:17 | under 31:15 | 22:53 |
| 2024 | 210 | 41:45 | under 31:28 | 21:32 |
From each year's official results for the Other; virtual options are left out.
Around November 8 the day usually runs from 39°F at dawn to 54°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 31°F and hot years reach 65°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of 4Star 4Mile Race cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Douglas Howell, Race Director. Click here to watch interview from 2022's 4Star 4Mile race day. Doug Howell was born in upstate New York. After graduating from high school in 1964, he joined the military service and was assigned to the…
Schedule and packet pickup
Saturday, November 9th: Early Packet Pickup from 12pm-4pm. We are partnering with Batch Brewing Company in Corktown Detroit for early packet pickup on Saturday, November 9th from 12pm-4pm! This is an opportunity to skip the race day lines…
Course
Out and back loop that runs alongside the annual Detroit Veterans Day parade (Same start, same finish, same time). Run past “The Corner”, the newly renovated Michigan Train Station and into Mexican town before heading back to the finish…
Parking and travel
Shirt and medal
What's included in registration? 4Star 4Mile race shirt for first 250 registrants in 2025 (2023 shirt below; 2024 shirt reveal coming soon). Premium dog tag finisher award. Option to personalize race bibs (must register by 11:59 PM ET on…
Awards
All finishers will receive a premium dog tag finisher award at the finish line. Additional awards will be given to: Overall Male/Female. Masters (40 and up) Male/Female. Overall Military/Veteran Male/Female. 10 YEAR Age Group Awards…
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In celebration of Veterans Day, join us for the 11th Annual 4Star 4Mile Race located at the Dean Savage Memorial Park (corner of Trumbull and Porter Street) in Corktown on Sunday, November 8th, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Let's put our running shoes on the ground to honor those who have dedicated their lives to our freedom.
Our 4-mile race is the only race in the country that runs alongside of the Veterans Day Parade, on the same course, at the same time as part of Detroit's Annual Salute to Armed Services.
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