The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the Detroit Auto Show and the Friends of the Outdoor Adventure Center team up to bring back the Auto Show 5K! Join us on Saturday, January 16 at 9AM at Huntington Place. The route will take place along the Detroit Riverfront and start/finish outside the doors of the Detroit Auto Show. All proceeds of the event will help update the exhibits at the Outdoor Adventure Center. Tickets to the Detroit Auto Show (public days) can be purchased at a discount through the 5K event. Tickets are discounted by 25% Adult tickets will be available for $15 ($20 at the door), senior tickets for $9 ($12 at the door), and kid's tickets for $7.50 ($10 at the door). Auto Show ticket sales end on January 9 to allow time for pick up. Prices of show tickets increase after December 1. Early packet pick up will take place on Friday, January 15 from 4PM until 6PM at the Outdoor Adventure Center Race day packet pick up will take place one hour prior to the race start time at Huntington Place. Awards will be given to the top three places overall and top three places in each age category. 14 and under; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79, 80 and up
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Detroit Auto Show 5K 2027 — Detroit, MI takes place on January 16, 2027. The race is held in Detroit, Michigan.
Where is Detroit Auto Show 5K 2027 — Detroit, MI held?
Detroit Auto Show 5K 2027 — Detroit, MI is held at Huntington Place - 1 Washington Blvd in Detroit, Michigan.
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