7th Annual Hope House Detroit 5k at Belle Isle 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Detroit)
- Location
- Detroit, Michigan
- Entry fee
- From $20
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Hope House Detroit 5k at Belle Isle | 5K | Nov 14, 20269:00 AM | $35 | – |
| 2026 Hope House Detroit 1 mile at Belle Isle | 1 Mile | Nov 14, 202610:00 AM | $20 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 2026 Hope House Detroit 5k at Belle Isle: $35 until Nov 14.
- 2026 Hope House Detroit 1 mile at Belle Isle: $20 until Nov 14.
Online registration closes Nov 14, 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 Detroit runs 37:55, about 12:12 a mile, based on 34 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:46 and men in 34:58.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:20 AM, and the 2026 Hope House Detroit 5k at Belle Isle starts at 9:00 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Belle Isle Park - Large Parking lot at James Scott Memorial Fountain, Detroit, MI 48207
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Race details
- Where
- Belle Isle Park - Large Parking lot at James Scott Memorial Fountain, Detroit, MI 48207Map
- Course
- Road
- Included with entry
- 2026 Hope House Detroit 5K Race T-Shirt
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 14, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is 7th Annual Hope House Detroit 5k at Belle Isle?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 14, 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- Where does it start?
- Belle Isle Park - Large Parking lot at James Scott Memorial Fountain, Detroit, MI 48207.
From the organizers
Join us on Saturday, November 14, 2026, for the 7th Annual Hope House Detroit 5K at Belle Isle!
This exciting event brings the community together to support Hope House Detroit’s mission of accompanying and encouraging kids in the Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood of East Detroit. Since 2010, Hope House Detroit has been a space where kids can learn, grow, and thrive — and every step you take helps make that mission possible.
Race Details
Event Opening: 8:30 AM – Packet pickup and same-day registration open.
5K Run/Walk $35: 9:00 AM – Timed by Eastside Racing Company, this scenic course takes runners through the beautiful Belle Isle Park, with plenty of views to enjoy along the way.