6.20.2024
Longest Day
5K & 1 Mile
Celebrate the Summer Solstice with a 5K, 1 Mile or Double (Both 5K & 1 Mile) on Thursday evening, June 20.
6.20.2024
RACE COURSE AND SCHEDule
The Place to be
Longest Day 5K and 1 mile
All races start and finish at Gunnar Mettala Park in Wixom
Event Date: Thursday, June 20, 2024
Location: Gunnar Mettala Park
Packet Pick-Up:
Race Day 6pm at Gunnar Mettala Park
Race Start:
- 7:00pm 1 Mile
- 7:30 pm 5K
RACE SWAG
Awards for top male and female in each event along with top 3 in each age group.
General FAQ's
questions about the Race
All participants will receive a custom race shirt
Yes, All finishers receive a custom race medal.
Overall male and female for each race will receive an award along with top 3 in each age group.
Overall Male and Female in each race along with top 3 in each age group
1 – 9
10 – 19
20 – 29
30 – 39
40 – 49
50 – 59
60 – 69
70 – 79
80 +
You are allowed to change races at any time, as long as there is open availability. If you know before race day, you can email the race director at hello@runningventure.com to switch your race entry. If you show up on race day, you can change races at the registration table. There is no fee transfer for changing races, you will stay charged the same amount as when you signed up.
Parking, bathrooms, water, registration, packet-pickup, is located near the start line.
No, there is no time limit for the event. Participants are welcome to run or walk at their own pace.
Race day packet pick up will start at 6pm
Parking is available at the park.
The race course and park are still open to the public, so please be courteous to other runners/bikers who may be using the path. There are also trash cans by the water station and located throughout the course, so please be kind to nature and keep trash until it can be disposed of in the trash cans.
Your race registration goes to supporting local community and athletic groups/ teams.