Feel better about eating those paczki, or run the route to scout out your favorite place to purchase them. The 5K route winds through Hamtramck, highlighting the city that boasts “the world in 2 square miles.” After the race, paczek and beer are served to each finisher, and prizes for age group top finishers!

After the Run, be sure to join the polka party and enjoy the city and all of its spectacular shops, bars, and restaurants! Day of discounts provided to runners by participating businesses.

Schedule:

7:00 AM to 9:30 AM:  Packet Pick-up  Please get there early. Do not wait until 9:15 to arrive. Pack Pick up will be on site at the race location.

8:00 AM: Music starts!  Party begins!  Streets begin to close.

9:20 AM: Start lining up for the race on Joseph Campau.  For the safety and improved experience for all runners we encourage you to line up according to your pace.  Runners with a pace of 7 minute miles and faster in the front, minutes and faster in the middle, slower than 10, walkers & strollers in the rear.  

9:45 AM:  Weather permitting, Polish Dancers will dance on Joseph Campau in front of the start!

10:00 AM: Race Starts!  

11:00 AM: Post race fun! Results begin to be posted and Award Pick-up begins at the same tent as packet pick-up.

Registration:

T-shirts are VERY popular, and AWESOME! Register early to secure your shirt for the 2025 event! T-SHIRTS NOT GUARANTEED to those registering after AFTER 2/20/2025.

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