Dew What You Say 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (Detroit)
- Location
- Detroit, Michigan
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Walk | 1 Mile | Oct 10, 202610:00 AM | $30 | – |
| DEW What You SAY 5K | 5K | Oct 10, 202610:00 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Oct 10.
Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Michigan ($30).
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 7:37 AM, and the 1 Mile Walk starts at 10:00 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.
Start location and course
5047 Gullen Mall, Detroit, MI 48202
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results (3 years)DEW What You SAY 5K
1 Mile Walk
Aggregated from official results (Rotpac Racing) for Dew What You Say 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Dew What You Say 5K?
At the 2025 DEW What You SAY 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 19:04 or better, the top quarter in 23:03, and half the field in 30:10; the last tenth came in after 52:09.
At the 2025 1 Mile Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 18:05 or better, the top quarter in 18:06, and half the field in 18:10; the last tenth came in after 21:44.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 25:46 | 17:09 |
| 30-39 | 34:46 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 20 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Dew What You Say 5K 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 40 to 35 finishers, and the median time rose from 29:24 to 30:10.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 (-12%) | 30:10 | under 19:04 | 16:11 |
| 2024 | 40 (same) | 33:32 | under 20:58 | 19:39 |
| 2023 | 40 | 29:24 | under 20:44 | 19:48 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 10 the day usually runs from 50°F at dawn to 65°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°F and hot years reach 78°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
- 5047 Gullen Mall, Detroit, MI 48202Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 650 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026), 2025 (Oct 25, 2025), 2024 (Oct 13, 2024), 2023 (Oct 7, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Dew What You Say 5K?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Michigan?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Michigan ($30).
- 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 35 runners finished the DEW What You SAY 5K; the median finish was 30:10 and the winner ran 16:11.
- Where does it start?
- 5047 Gullen Mall, Detroit, MI 48202.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Strava; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Wayne State Physical Therapy Department is hosting a 5K run/walk fundraiser to help raise funds for the pro bono PT clinic to help the uninsured/underinsured individuals with PT needs in the Detroit community. Tote bags will be offered to the first 100 participants.
Event Location & Parking: The race will be held at the Biological Sciences Building, 5047 Gullen Mall, Detroit, MI 48202. Street parking is available along Warren Avenue, and additional parking can be found in Parking Structure 6, 6056 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48202. Bathrooms on main campus will NOT be open till 11am but nearby businesses are open for usage.
Pets are allowed! Please contact us for any questions!