Saline Merry Mile

🎉 Welcome to the Saline Merry Mile

The SALINE MERRY MILE presented by Ann Arbor Running Company, Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, and Concept Insurance Agency is a 1-mile race/run on Michigan Avenue in downtown Saline. The race kicks off at just after the tree lighting and will run along the annual holiday parade route assuring that there is a cheering section for all participants!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Race Information

• Date: December 7, 2024
• Location: Downtown Saline, MI
• Start Time: 5:30 PM
• Distance: 1 Mile

🏃‍♂️ Why Join?

This is a great run for adults and children and is a great entry level race for beginning runners as well as a competitive event for seasoned athletes.

👕 Registration Details

Register by November 18th to receive a long-sleeved race t-shirt!

Registered adults can also register up to 2 runners, 10 years old or younger, to join them on the course for free. These younger athletes, as long as they are registered, will receive all of the race giveaways (long sleeve t-shirt, etc.).

📋 Course Details

• Start Location: 4 corners (Ann Arbor Street and Michigan Avenue)
• Course: East on Michigan Ave until turnaround just before Old Creek/Maple
• Finish Location: West of the 4 corners
• Special Note: The race is noted for its downhill start and finish: the road is only closed 2 times per year.

📦 Packet Pickup

• Friday 12/6/2024: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Ann Arbor Running Company, 901 West Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor, MI
• Saturday 12/7/2024: 4:15 PM - 5:20 PM at The 109 Cultural Exchange (109 West Michigan Ave., Saline, MI)

💻 Virtual Event

Run your mile wherever you're located. Register by November 18th, and we’ll send your t-shirt to you!

🤝 Our Sponsors

In addition to our title sponsors, we would like to thank our other sponsors: Kelly Orthodontics, Workout 1, Michigan Oral Surgeons, Domino's, Busch’s, and The Saline Post. We ask that you support these local businesses – their willingness to help our event is greatly appreciated.

🎓 Beneficiary

The proceeds of this race will benefit The Friends of Saline Cross Country, a non-profit organization that raises funds to support the Saline cross country program and provide scholarships to SHS cross country runners. Even if you cannot participate, we welcome donations via this site.