9011 Joseph Campau, Hamtramck MI
Saturday, March 1st, 2025
- The run before Fat Tuesday, featuring a 5K route through Hamtramck.
- Participants can enjoy paczek and beer after the race, along with prizes for top finishers.
- Stay for the polka party and explore local shops, bars, and restaurants with day-of discounts.
- T-shirts not guaranteed for registrations after 2/20/2025.
- Packet Pick-up from 7-9:30 AM with music and party starting at 8 AM.
- Runners to line up by pace at 9:20 AM on Joseph Campau.
- Weather permitting, Polish Dancers will perform before the race at 9:45 AM.
- Race starts at 10 AM with award pick-up and results announcement at 11 AM.
- Date & Time: Saturday, February 10, 10 AM.
- Starting Point: Jos. Campau, south of Holbrook at Hanley Street.
- Multiple municipal parking lots available in the city, street parking also an option.
- Advised to park outside race barricades to avoid hindrance during the event.
- Pay attention to parking regulations to avoid towing.
- Additional travel information available on the event's webpage.
- Friday, Feb 28: Packet Pick-up at The New Dodge Bar from 11 AM-7 PM.
- Saturday, March 1: Packet Pick-up from 7 AM-9:30 AM on race day.
- Advance BIB number lookup available online.
- Faster packet collection if you bring your BIB number.
- Water, Paczek, beer, and a shot of Detroit Distillery’s Paczki Vodka available for finishers.
- Special consideration for participants aged 21 and older.
- Dogs are not allowed on the race route for safety reasons.
- Enjoy an outdoor Polka tent with live performances.
- BIB Discounts available from local businesses for event participants.
- Registration open online until February 8, 2022, and day-of registration available.
- Volunteer opportunities still open for interested individuals.
- Future sponsorship inquiries accepted via email to the event organizers.
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