Dexter-Ann Arbor Kids Run

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Date(s): Saturday, May 30, 2026
Time: 9:45am-11:00am
Venue: Ferry Field
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Event Description

Let the kids kick-off the annual Dexter-Ann Arbor race with a Kids Run on Saturday. The race will take place at UM’s Ferry Field track from 9:45-11a. It is conveniently located near packet pickup for the 5K/10K & Half-Marathon at Crisler Center.

There are multiple options for the Kids Run:

945a – Track infield opens for packet pickup & warmups
10:25a – Welcome & Opening Remarks
10:30a – 100m Dash (grouped by age)
10:35a – 400m Dash (Boys & Girls 5 & under)
10:40a – 400m (Boys & Girls 6 & older)
10:45a – 800m Dash (Boys & Girls ages 6-8)
10:55a – 800m (Boys & Girls 9 & older)
11a – 1 mile Family Run

Online registration is processed until race day with race day registration available. Please arrive at starting line 5 minutes before your event. Kids can run in multiple events.

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