Divot Dash Fore the Cause 5k Run/Walk 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Detroit)
- Location
- Ypsilanti, Michigan
- Entry fee
- From $35
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divot Dash 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $35 | – |
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 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 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 7:31 AM, and the Divot Dash 5K Run/Walk starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 790 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Green Oaks Golf Course, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (2 years)Aggregated from official results for Divot Dash Fore the Cause 5k Run/Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Divot Dash Fore the Cause 5k Run/Walk?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:13 or better, the top quarter in 33:12, and half the field in 40:00; the last tenth came in after 1:01:20.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | n/a | 33:53 |
| 30-39 | n/a | 24:51 |
| 70+ | 40:36 | 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
Down 47 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Divot Dash Fore the Cause 5k Run/Walk 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 79 to 42 finishers, and the median time dropped from 56:12 to 40:00.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 42 (-47%) | 40:00 | under 24:13 | 20:45 |
| 2024 | 79 | 56:12 | under 27:50 | 19:52 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Michigan 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 36:58, against 28:36 in a typical Michigan 5K, so times here run 29 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 79°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
- Green Oaks Golf Course, Ypsilanti, MI 48198Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 790 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Divot Dash Fore the Cause 5k Run/Walk?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 42 runners finished the Divot Dash 5K Run/Walk; the median finish was 40:00 and the winner ran 20:45.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 36:58, against 28:36 in a typical Michigan 5K, so times here run 29 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Green Oaks Golf Course, Ypsilanti, MI 48198.
From the organizers
Join us on Green Oaks Golf Course for our Third annual fun run/walk 5K!
This year the Divot Dash will be the main Fund raiser for the Art Serafinski Scholarship Fund.
Ypsilanti Township prides itself on being a community of opportunity. It is with that sentiment in mind that the Art Serafinski Scholarship Fund was started. The scholarship named in honor of former longtime director Art Serafinski, has a purpose to provide youth recreation opportunities with our department.