Annual Palmer Park Event Series: 8k, 5k & 1 Mile Run/Walk + Yoga
This annual pride-themed run, walk, and yoga event is in support of People for Palmer Park, a local non-profit organization, committed to furthering the preservation, revitalization and viability of Palmer Park; Ruth Ellis Center, our neighbors dedicated to providing trauma-informed services for lesbian, gay, bi-attractional, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ+) youth, and young adults, with an emphasis on young people of color, experiencing homelessness, involved in the child welfare system, and/or experiencing barriers to health and wellbeing; and Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center, a local non-profit dedicated to providing a welcoming space where people of all sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and cultures can find support and unconditional acceptance, and where they can learn, grow, socialize and feel safe.
2024 Palmer Park Event Series + Outdoor Yoga is coming!
Welcome Home Yoga & Wellness is proud to present our 4th Annual Palmer Park Run/Walk Event Series + Yoga!
NEW FOR 2024, we have added two distance options to our event series lineup!
We now offer the 8K and 1 Mile events, in addition to our 5K. You may also register for one of two Combination Events being offered: 1) 8K + 1 Mile Combo or 2) 5K + 1 Mile Combo.
Community is the heartbeat of our organization. We are proud to support 3 local non-profits doing incredible work in the community with our annual Palmer Park Run/Walk/Yoga Event Series!
JOIN US for an EPIC Celebration of Detroit neighborhoods, running, yoga & Pride Month!
Need or want help with conditioning and incorporating specialized yoga? Join our 8-week Sunday Soleful Flow Series Program to help you prepare!
Time: Sunday, June 9th, 2024
Location: 1121 Merrill Plaisance Street, Detroit, MI 48203
Registration Details
Adult:
8K
Early bird by May 14th: $45
May 15th - June 10th: $50
On Race Day: $55
Virtual 8K: $50 (incl. shipping)
8K + 1 Mile Combo: Add $15
5K
Early bird by May 14th: $35
May 15th - June 10th: $40
On Race Day: $45
Virtual 5K: $50 (incl. shipping)
5K + 1 Mile Combo: Add $15
1 Mile Fun Run
$25
$15 (No Shirt)
Virtual 1 Mile: $50 (incl. shipping)
Any Race Option + Yoga: + $15
Yoga Only: $25
***Adult 8k & 5k Registration includes Shirt, Medal, BIB & Interactive Online Media. 1 Mile Fun Run includes Medal, BIB, Interactive Online Media, and w/wo a shirt based on your choice. All Virtual Registration packets will be mailed after the event.
Kids (12 & Under):
8K/5K/1 Mile Fun Run
$25
$15 (No Shirt)
Yoga
FREE
***Kid 8k/5k/1 Mile Registration Includes Medal, BIB, Interactive Online Media, and w/wo a shirt based on your choice.
Wish to be a Volunteer? Click Here to learn more!
Event Details
Event Day Schedule
6:30 AM - 8:00 AM: Check-In & Packet Pickup
8:00 AM: Opening Ceremony
8:15 AM: 1 Mile Begins
8:30 AM: 8K Begins
8:45 AM: 5K Begins
10:00 AM: Yoga Session
11:00AM: End of Event
Early Packet Pickup
June 7th: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
June 8th: 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Welcome Home Yoga & Wellness
6375 W. 7 Mile Rd., Ste. 103, Detroit, MI 48221
Palmer Park (Race Location)
A beautiful course, mostly paved/part trail. Leads participants through Detroit’s oldest indigenous forest.
Winds around beautiful Lake Frances, with views of historical landmarks and unique art installations.
Race Shirt & Medal Design
BRAND NEW DESIGNS DEBUTING FOR 2024 ~ BIG REVEAL COMING SOON!
Questions? Contact Us!
2023 Sponsors
Support us and make a donation!
Thank you for helping us bringing a a bigger, better and brighter experience for 2024!
Last Year’s Event
Thank you to all of our partners, sponsors, volunteers, and incredible participants who help make this annual event a gigantic success.
Want to see the 2023 race results? Click here!
Thank you to ClickOnDetroit Local 4 and WXYZ Channel 7 for featuring the 3rd Annual Palmer Park 5K!
Watch Our Local News Feature!
Hear from our participants!
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"This was my first 5k in a long time so I was very nervous but as soon as I arrived I was made to feel right at home! The energy was amazing! Everything was so well organized Everyone was super friendly and helpful! I'm definitely looking forward to returning next year!”
— Tiffany Cartwright
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“The Palmer Park 5K event is a wonderful opportunity for the LGBTQ+ community to have opportunities to engage in social inclusion and wellness activities, in a safe and body affirming environment. It feels like a natural extension of what happens daily at Welcome Home Yoga & Wellness. We believe events like these are an important asset to communities and our lives.”
— Josh Curie and Mike Flores
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“I've been participating in the Palmer Park 5K and Yoga event since its start in 2021. Every year it is bigger and better than before. Palmer Park is a beautiful setting, and I look forward to participating for many years to come! Thank you Welcome Home Yoga & Wellness for all of you hard work and planning to crate such a well run and inclusive event.”
— Kyle Kruschwitz
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“The Palmer park 5k was so much fun! The event was so well organized and I so appreciated have a safe and inclusive group to run with. I will definitely be running again next year!”
— Joni Genovesi
