5K at The Factory 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Detroit)
- Location
- Ypsilanti, Michigan
- Entry fee
- From $35 · goes up to $40 on Oct 17, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 17, 20267:30 AM | $35$40 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Oct 16, then $40 until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Michigan, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Ypsilanti runs 39:22, about 12:40 a mile, based on 5 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:14 and men in 33:31.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:47 AM, and the 5k Run/Walk starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 780 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
799 North Hewitt Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 17 the day usually runs from 45°F at dawn to 61°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 37°F and hot years reach 73°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.
Race details
- Where
- 799 North Hewitt Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 780 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is 5K at The Factory?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Oct 17, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Michigan?
- At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Michigan, which costs $30 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 799 North Hewitt Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197.
From the organizers
Join us for a morning of movement and community as we kick off Homecoming Saturday with the "5k at the Factory" presented by Eastern Michigan Football. This exciting event will take place on Saturday, October 17th and give participants of all ages the chance to run/walk through Eastern Michigan's picturesque campus while crossing the finish line on the historic grey turf inside Rynearson Stadium. All proceeds directly support the growth and development of our student-athletes, including our senior leadership trip to Pikes Peak in Colorado, where players take on the challenge of hiking the 14,115-foot mountain together.