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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Run for Le Rouge 2026 5K In-Person Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 11, 202610:30 AM | $45 | 1,000 |
| Le Run for Le Rouge 2026 5K VIRTUAL Run/WalkVirtual | 5K | Oct 11, 20268:30 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Oct 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $45, entry is about 50 percent above a typical 5K in Michigan, which costs $30 right now.
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.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:38 AM, and the Le Run for Le Rouge 2026 5K In-Person Run/Walk starts at 10:30 AM. The start sits about 600 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
3401 E Lafayette St, 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.
Aggregated from official results (Rotpac Racing) for Le Run for Le Rouge 2026. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:07 or better, the top quarter in 27:34, and half the field in 33:54; the last tenth came in after 56:11.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 24:26 | 19:37 |
| 20-29 | 27:37 | 21:56 |
| 30-39 | 22:11 | 21:08 |
| 40-49 | 25:40 | 21:57 |
| 50-59 | 30:53 | 24:39 |
| 60-69 | 44:28 | 34:47 |
| 70+ | n/a | 47:05 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 195 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 120 to 354 finishers, and the median time rose from 33:06 to 33:54.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 354 (-9%) | 33:54 | under 24:07 | 15:50 |
| 2024 | 388 (+49%) | 35:53 | under 24:22 | 16:34 |
| 2023 | 261 (-14%) | 34:43 | under 23:33 | 17:34 |
| 2022 | 305 (+154%) | 34:16 | under 22:52 | 16:59 |
| 2021 | 120 | 33:06 | under 21:58 | 18:24 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most Michigan 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:34, against 28:36 in a typical Michigan 5K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
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.
Around October 11 the day usually runs from 49°F at dawn to 65°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 40°F and hot years reach 77°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.
What the organizers of Le Run for Le Rouge 2026 cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Schedule. Race Start: 10:30am. Results: Posted roughly 45 minutes after the start of the race. After the race: Join us for open play on the fields! Soccer, cornhole, etc. Join us in the City Clubhouse to redeem your free Stroh's and enjoy…
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Shirt and medal
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Awards
Who is currently in the lead for the individual fundraising challenge? Do not forget, the winner receives a major prize!
The cause
While looking for alternative ways to raise money for our youth club, and at the same time stay connected and engaged with our supporters and the broader community, we came up with the idea to host a 5K fundraiser. Our hope is that we can…
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Do it for the kids! All proceeds from this fundraiser will go directly to support the DCFC youth soccer programs.
Join DCFC on Sunday, October 11, 2026 for the on-site 5K family-friendly fundraiser run/walk starting and ending at the Detroit City Fieldhouse. The route will head from the Fieldhouse down Lafayette Street and then into historic Elmwood Cemetery. Race starts promptly at 10:30am. Festivities after the race include open field play at the Detroit City Fieldhouse, cornhole and other family-fun activities. All race participants receive a Le Run for Le Rouge T-shirt as a part of registration as well as a drink ticket that can be redeemed on site after the race at City Clubhouse.