Outdoor events near Detroit, Michigan
51 outdoor events are on within 25 miles of Detroit over the next three months: 41 races, 3 group outings and classes, and 7 ranger-led or guided programs. 14 are this weekend. A typical October day in Detroit reaches about 62°F and drops to 43°F (NOAA 30-year average).
- 51 upcoming
- 14 this weekend
- October: 32
- November: 14
- December: 5
- 5KTogether We Stride 5K!Fri, Oct 9 · 6:00 PMInkster · 13 mi from Detroit
- 5KTransform1 5K Walk and RunSat, Oct 10 · 9:15 AMRochester Hills · 22 mi from Detroit
- 5KDew What You Say 5KSat, Oct 10 · 10:00 AMDetroit · 2.5 mi from Detroit
- 5KSamaritan Counseling Center World Mental Health Day 5kSat, Oct 10 · 10:10 AMFarmington · 14 mi from Detroit
- Ranger programHike or Treat!Sat, Oct 10 · 12:00 PM19 mi from Detroit
- Ranger programPart 1: Hawk Migration and Identification ExcursionSat, Oct 10 · 6:00 PM19 mi from Detroit
- RaceBlue Ribbon RunSun, Oct 11 · 8:00 AMWoodhaven · 18 mi from Detroit
- RaceLe Run for Le Rouge 2026Sun, Oct 11 · 8:30 AMDetroit · 5.1 mi from Detroit
- 5KCaty Gittner Memorial Scholarship 5K Run and WalkSun, Oct 11 · 8:30 AMStony Creek Metro Park, Shelby Township · 18 mi from Detroit
- Ranger programPart 2: Hawk Migration and Identification ExcursionSun, Oct 11 · 9:00 AMLake Erie Metropark · 22 mi from Detroit
- 5KBaseline Blitz 5k Run/WalkSun, Oct 11 · 9:00 AMNorthville · 19 mi from Detroit
- 5KHAWK HUSTLE 5K RUN/WALKSun, Oct 11 · 9:00 AMFarmington Hills · 15 mi from Detroit
- Ranger programFlow into Nature: Yoga and a HikeSun, Oct 11 · 10:00 AM19 mi from Detroit
- 5KBe Aware 5K Walk/RunSun, Oct 11 · 10:00 AMMacomb · 21 mi from Detroit
- RaceThe OFFICIAL (Unofficial) Detroit Free Press Shakeout Run! Hosted By Fleet Feet & ASICS!Wed, Oct 14 · 6:30 PMDetroit · 4.3 mi from Detroit
- RaceThe Mad Track Arena Pro Winter Series - Oktoberfest Beer & Bikes 2 DayFri, Oct 16 · 7:30 PMDetroit · 3.5 mi from Detroit
- 5KNotre Dame Prep Irish Dash - 5K Fun Run / WalkSat, Oct 17 · 9:00 AMPontiac · 21 mi from Detroit
- 5KBlack Men's Wellness Day 5KSat, Oct 17 · 9:30 AMDetroit · 5.2 mi from Detroit
- Walk or hikeTherapy Ranch Hike 2026Sat, Oct 17 · 11:00 AMWhite Lake · 24 mi from Detroit
- marathonDetroit Marathon Pre & Post-Race Sanctuary at the Fort Pontchartrain Hotel Downtown Presented By 501 Running Club In Partnership With Fleet FeetSun, Oct 18 · 5:15 AMFort Pontchartrain Hotel, Detroit · 4.4 mi from Detroit
- 5KIn the Cut 5KSun, Oct 18 · 9:00 AMBrownstown Township · 21 mi from Detroit
- Ranger programCreatures of the NightThu, Oct 22 · 5:00 PM19 mi from Detroit
- Ranger programMindfulness HikeFri, Oct 23 · 10:00 AM19 mi from Detroit
- 5K · 8KHALLOWEEN HUSTLE 5K | 8K | FUN RUNSat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AMHarrison Township · 20 mi from Detroit
- RaceNeighborhood Block Party Run/WalkSat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AMSterling Heights · 16 mi from Detroit
- Race5TH Grade T.R.O.Y. Fitness RunSat, Oct 24 · 9:30 AMTroy · 13 mi from Detroit
- 5KSet the PACE 5KSun, Oct 25 · 8:00 AMDetroit · 5.0 mi from Detroit
- 5K · 1K10th Annual Frightful 5K and Pumpkin 1KSun, Oct 25 · 8:30 AMTroy · 13 mi from Detroit
- RaceWicked Halloween RunsSun, Oct 25 · 9:00 AMNorthville · 22 mi from Detroit
- RaceShelden's BIG Bang XC MTB RaceSun, Oct 25 · 9:30 AMUtica · 21 mi from Detroit
- 5KHaunted Hustle 5k & Monster MileSun, Oct 25 · 10:00 AMITC Community Sports Park, Northville · 19 mi from Detroit
- VolunteerInvasive Species Weekend WorkdayThu, Oct 29 · 4:00 AM19 mi from Detroit
- RaceRun of the DeadSun, Nov 1 · 6:00 AMPatton Park Recreation Center, Detroit · 5.1 mi from Detroit
- Ranger programFirst Thursday HikesThu, Nov 5 · 2:00 PM · +1 more date19 mi from Detroit
- RaceAmerman Family Fun RunSat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AMAmerman Elementary School, Northville · 19 mi from Detroit
- RaceKona Chocolate RunSun, Nov 8 · 8:50 AMDetroit · 19 mi from Detroit
- Race48th Annual Roseville Big Bird RunSun, Nov 8 · 10:05 AMRoseville · 12 mi from Detroit
- 4 mile4Star 4Mile RaceSun, Nov 8 · 11:00 AMNew route to be determined, Detroit · 1.2 mi from Detroit
- Race2026 USA Cycling Madison Track National ChampionshipsThu, Nov 12 · All dayDetroit · 3.5 mi from Detroit
- 5K7th Annual Hope House Detroit 5k at Belle IsleSat, Nov 14 · 9:00 AMDetroit · 4.3 mi from Detroit
- 5KDetroit PR City - 5K & MileTue, Nov 17 · 4:45 PMDetroit · 2.4 mi from Detroit
Nearby · taboo8614, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)5KSanta 5k Run/WalkSat, Nov 21 · 9:00 AMNorthville · 19 mi from Detroit- Walk or hikeGift of Adoption Michigan - Stepping Up Stair ClimbSat, Nov 21 · 9:00 AMSouthfield · 8.4 mi from Detroit
- RaceS3 Turkey Trot DetroitThu, Nov 26 · 7:30 AMDetroit · 3.5 mi from Detroit
- RaceTURKEY TRAIL TROT & THE LEFTOVERS RACEThu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AMStony Creek Metro Park, Shelby Township · 21 mi from Detroit
- 5K · 1 mile2026 Flat Rock Grateful Gallop 5k/1-MileThu, Nov 26 · 9:00 AMFlat Rock · 21 mi from Detroit
- RaceRun Elf Run!Sat, Dec 5 · 8:00 AMPontiac · 20 mi from Detroit
- 5KThe Ugly Sweater 5kSun, Dec 6 · 9:00 AMShelby Township · 23 mi from Detroit
- Race2026 Jingle Bell Run - MichiganSat, Dec 12 · 8:00 AMHarrison Township · 20 mi from Detroit
- RaceShelby Township Jingle Bell RunSun, Dec 13 · 9:00 AMShelby Township · 18 mi from Detroit
- 5KGOODBYE 5KWed, Dec 30 · 2:30 PMRochester · 21 mi from Detroit
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Schedules come from park agencies, race sites and organizers' own calendars, checked daily. Events can change, so check the event page before you go. Typical weather is the NOAA 1991–2020 average.
