The 2026 LTA Foundation 1.975 Walk/Run is a 5-mile running event taking place in Detroit, Michigan on June 27, 2026. The race starts at 7:00 AM, giving runners an early morning start to beat the heat. Entry fees range from $25 to $100 depending on registration timing and package selection. The specific venue will be announced closer to race day. This is a solid mid-distance option for runners looking to test fitness over 5 miles without committing to a half-marathon distance. Check back for venue details as the race date approaches to finalize your travel plans and accommodation needs in the Detroit area.
From the Race Organizer
Join us for the 8th Annual 1.975 Walk/Run! On Saturday, June 27th, 2026, the Lambda Theta Alpha Foundation will host our annual 1.975 Walk/Run in Detroit, Michigan. We would like to invite you all to support the LTA Foundation by registering for the in-person run. If you cannot attend in person, you can also participate in the virtual race or a local micro-event where you can run, walk, treadmill, or bike at any time from anywhere. All ages are welcome to participate, so bring a friend, significant other, or the whole family to support a good cause! All funds raised will enable us to advance our community via education and natural disaster relief. Event Information Runners will meet on Saturday, June 27th, at 7:00 AM ET at the site of the LTA Convention on the Detroit Riverwalk. Once you arrive, locate our LTA Foundation volunteer to check in. They will verify that you have completed a waiver and release of liability. All runners are required to meet with the check-in volunteer to participate in the run. Please note that this is an untimed race. Timeline 7:00 AM: Arrival of Runners 7:10 AM: Opening Remarks & Warm Up 7:15 AM: Run Kick Off 8:00 AM: End of Run Safety Your safety is our number one priority. Complete the run safely and responsibly. Along the route, we will have volunteers posted to assist you. Do not hesitate to ask them for support. In addition, we will have volunteers completing the run alongside our registrants. They will follow behind the group to ensure everyone is safely moving through the course. If you have any issues and a route guide is not nearby, move toward the back of the group to locate the volunteer for support. Our run will be 1.975 miles long. You are responsible for your physical well-being. Listen to your body and move at your own pace. We will have water and snacks available so you can stay hydrated. We encourage you to check the weather and dress appropriately. Registration Information Registration will open in March 1st, 2026 and close on Friday, June 26, 2026. Tier 1 - $25.00 Registration Tier 1 will give you a 2026 1.975 Electronic Runner’s Bib to show off at the run. Tier 2 - $50.00 Registration Tier 2 will give you the Tier 1 merchandise item plus a 2026 1.975 Walk/Run medal. While supplies last. See Merchandise Disclosure below. Tier 3 - $100.00 Registration Tier 3 will give you all Tier 2 merchandise items plus an exclusive 2026 1.975 Walk/Run t-shirt and a special gift. While supplies last. See Merchandise Disclosure below. ** Members of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. will also be able to register in person at the National Convention in Detroit, MI. Merchandise Distribution Participants who register by Wednesday, April 30th, 2026, at 10:00 PM ET will receive the merchandise before the 1.975 Walk/Run. In-person runners will collect their merchandise one day before the 1.975 Walk/Run in Detroit, MI. Packet pick-up will occur at the LTA National Convention. Virtual participants will receive the merchandise by mail. All participants who register after Wednesday, April 30th, 2026, at 10:00 PM ET will receive the merchandise after the 1.975 Walk/Run by mail. Merchandise Disclosure The LTA Foundation has a limited number of 1.975 Walk/Run medals, shirts, and gifts. All items are issued to registrants on a first-come, first-served basis. Once the inventory is exhausted, no additional medals, shirts, or gifts will be given to registrants. Questions If you have any questions, please review our Frequently Asked Questions or contact the 1.975 Walk/Run Committee at run@ltafoundation.org .
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2026 LTA Foundation 1.975 Walk/Run 2026 — Detroit, MI
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Race Travel Insurance
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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Detroit, MI.
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When is 2026 LTA Foundation 1.975 Walk/Run 2026 — Detroit, MI?
2026 LTA Foundation 1.975 Walk/Run 2026 — Detroit, MI takes place on June 27, 2026. The race is held in Detroit, Michigan.
Where is 2026 LTA Foundation 1.975 Walk/Run 2026 — Detroit, MI held?
2026 LTA Foundation 1.975 Walk/Run 2026 — Detroit, MI is held at TBA in Detroit, Michigan.
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