Registration for the Saline Summerfest 5K costs $35 to $42. Despite its name, the event offers a 1-mile distance starting at 8:30 AM on August 8, 2026, in Saline, Michigan, with the race based at 100 North Harris Street. If you can't make it to the in-person event, a virtual participation option is available, allowing you to complete the distance on your own schedule and location. This setup works well for runners training through the summer heat or those unable to travel to Michigan for race day.
From the Race Organizer
Saline Summerfest 5k presented by Ann Arbor Running Company, Concept Insurance and Oracle / Open AI will take place in person on Saturday, August 8th, and will also offer a virtual option. **** Race T-Shirt Deadline has been extended until Sunday July 26th**** ****Sign Up Now to be guaranteed an awesome Summerfest 5K Race Tee!!!!!***** In Person Event: Normal course that starts and finishes at Saline City Hall, 100 North Harris Street, Saline, MI. Start time is 8:30AM. Course map is shown the bottom of this page. Packet Pickup Early packet pickup will be from 3:00pm - 6:00pm, Friday, August 7th at Ann Arbor Running Company, 901 West Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor, MI. Race day packet pickup will be from 7:00am - 8:15am in front of Saline City Hall, 100 North Harris Street, Saline, MI. Awards: Top 200 finishers will receive free ice cream! All runners registered by 7/20/2026 are guaranteed to receive a race t-shirt. Virtual Option: Register by 7/26/2026 and your shirt and bib will be mailed to you before race weekend. (Registrations after 7/26/2026 will not be guaranteed a shirt.) On the weekend of 8/8/2026, run your race wherever you are most comfortable, neighborhood, track, bike trail, treadmill, etc. Post your results to Twitter, Strava, and/or Facebook, and tag them #salinesummerfest5k2026 . Oh, you want more? How about a few extra contests for bragging rights? On 8/8/2026, you can compete for one of the following: Most Creative Route – show us your route, maybe you want to spell out SXC, maybe you want to draw a cool picture with your route – you choose!! We will post your route for all to see. Furthest from Saline - as measured by google maps. Post a picture to Twitter, Facebook and/or Strava with #salinesummerfest5k2025 showing your route and location. Whoever is furthest away from the Four Corners will win bragging rights and be referred to as the Saline XC Long Distance Supporter . Best photo – Post a picture in your race t-shirt or any Saline XC gear at the most picturesque part of your run. The winner will be crowned Ms. or Mr. Photogenic and will adorn our run website for at least the next year. All race proceeds benefit the Friends of Saline Cross Country 501(c)(3) supporting the Saline Schools cross country teams.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for August 8.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to SALINE, MI.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
Saline Summerfest 5k 2026 — SALINE, MI takes place on August 8, 2026. The race is held in SALINE, Michigan.
Where is Saline Summerfest 5k 2026 — SALINE, MI held?
Saline Summerfest 5k 2026 — SALINE, MI is held at 100 North Harris Street in SALINE, Michigan.
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