In the Cut 5K 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Detroit)
- Location
- Brownstown Township, Michigan
- Entry fee
- From $30
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Cruiser Run/Walk | 1 Mile | Oct 18, 20269:00 AM | $30 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 18, 20269:00 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 18.
Online registration closes Oct 18, 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 Michigan runs 37:01, about 11:55 a mile, based on 764 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:37 and men in 31:59.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:48 AM, and the 1 Mile Cruiser Run/Walk starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 630 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Activity Area Rd, Brownstown Township, MI 48164
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)5K Run/Walk
1 Mile Cruiser Run/Walk
Aggregated from official results (Rotpac Racing) for In the Cut 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at In the Cut 5K?
At the 2025 5K Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 26:01 or better, the top quarter in 29:21, and half the field in 35:28; the last tenth came in after 57:47.
At the 2025 1 Mile Cruiser Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 17:10 or better, the top quarter in 17:10, and half the field in 17:11; the last tenth came in after 19:25.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 38:06 | 29:32 |
| 30-39 | 29:12 | 27:40 |
| 40-49 | 32:56 | 23:47 |
| 50-59 | 27:54 | 27:49 |
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 27 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
In the Cut 5K 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 161 to 118 finishers, and the median time dropped from 52:53 to 35:28.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 118 (-27%) | 35:28 | under 26:01 | 17:05 |
| 2024 | 161 | 52:53 | under 28:40 | 22:31 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Michigan 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:21, against 28:36 in a typical Michigan 5K, so times here are about average.
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 18 the day usually runs from 46°F at dawn to 61°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% 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
- Activity Area Rd, Brownstown Township, MI 48164Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 630 feet
- Included with entry
- Gift (T-Shirt Size)
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 18, 2026), 2025 (Aug 30, 2025), 2024 (Aug 31, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is In the Cut 5K?
- Sunday, October 18, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 18, 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).
- 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 118 runners finished the 5K Run/Walk; the median finish was 35:28 and the winner ran 17:05.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:21, against 28:36 in a typical Michigan 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- Activity Area Rd, Brownstown Township, MI 48164.
From the organizers
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Rho Mu Nu Chapter in conjunction with the Like Minds Foundation presents the Annual “IN THE CUT 5k Fun Run/Walk” at the Willow Metropark in Browstown Township, Michigan.
Detroit, MI. – The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Rho Mu Nu Chapter in conjunction with the Like Minds Foundation presents the Annual “In the Cut 5k” Fun Run/Walk event. This magnificent community outreach event will occur on Sunday, October 18th at 9:00 a.m. at Willow Metropark starting near the Willow Pool at Willow Metropark (Activity Area Rd, Brownstown Township, MI 48164)
The Cause?