No one could have imagined that the St. Patrick's Parade Corktown Races would become one of the largest 5km races in Michigan. Originally a 4 mile race that began in 1989, the race fluctuated between 700 and 1000 runners before Doug Kurtis and the Downtown Runners and Walkers took over operations in 2007. Since then the event has seen steady growth to over 6000 entrants. In 2010 the run and walk was combine to 5km which enable the race to stay almost completely on the Parade route.
Both the Fraternal Order of United Irishmen and the Motor City Striders have been a part of the organizing committee since its inception. In addition to attaching more people to the parade, the race is a vehicle for raising funds for the Saint Patrick's Senior Center.

For more information and to register, click on http://www.corktownrace.com/

Event Distances:
10 k Run
  5 k Run/Walk
  1 Mile Fun Run 

Race Features:
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
   
*Hughesware Online Registration Services is a division of the Kona Running Co.

• Inaugural ShamRock 'n' Roll Run: 10K, 5K Run/Walk, Mile ~ Welcome to the ShamRock 'n' Roll Run - a new festive race brought to you by the Kona Running Company, organizer of the Solstice Run and Wicked Halloween Run.  Join in on the fun - sign up & wear a Rocker costume or anything Green!  Celebrate St. Patrick's Day weekend with a Rock n Roll music themed fun race you will not want to miss because dancing will be allowed in the streets!
• 10K Run Finisher Medals: Registration limited to 1,500 entries in our 1st year
• 2012 Tech Shirt*: The coolest high quality L. Jordan brand short-sleeve "Tech Shirt"for all entrants; *guaranteed if registered before 3/14/2012
• Entertainment & Party: Live onstage Piazza Dance Co. performance of the Huey Lewis & the News hit song "The Heart of Rock & Roll" (choreographed by Lindsey Humpert) at start of the 10K & 5K events; live Rock 'n' Roll Concert by the Remix Band held in a heated enclosed circus tent at the finish-line in Kellogg Park; DJ at start-line area; Food & Beverage Buffet in The Gathering pavilion
• Our sponsor "Sean O'Callaghan's Irish Pub" located at 821 Penniman Ave., Plymouth - next to Kellogg Park will be open to the public at 9:00 am on race day
• Costume Contest: Evaluated 7:45 am to 8:45 am at judging table at canopy tent in Kellogg Park - see details on Race Info page
• Age Group Awards: 10K & 5K events, M/F, 3 deep, 5-year age group increments, from 14 yrs old & under to +75 yrs old - pick up your award at our finish-line Awards Tent between 9:15 am to 10:00 am
• Courses: fun, flat & fast USATF certified courses!
• GU Electrolyte Brew Drinks: provided at 3 mile mark in 10K Run only
• Start/Finish at Kellogg Park, Plymouth, MI: 10K, 5K & Mile
• NEW B-Tag Timing: ChronoTrack chip in bib scored for 10K & 5K only; Mile has clock

http://www.shamrocknrollrun.com/

Now a SE Michigan Tradition, the Martian Invasion of Races hits Dearborn this April with a full slate of races:

Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k and 5k!

Be part of one of the craziest and most exciting Spring Race Events in Michigan

Click here for more a treat of a web site and to register:  http://www.martianmarathon.com/

The National 25k championship celebrates its 35th year in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  In addition to the 25k race (15.5 miles), there are 10k and 5k races as well.

Click here for more information: http://www.53riverbankrun.com/