Simsonian 5K Kick Off Classic #24 2026 — Grosse Ile, MI
Date
August 15, 2026
Location
Grosse Ile, MI
Venue
7800 Grays Drive
Start Time
8:30 AM
Entry Fee
$10.00 – $30.00
Events
Simsonian 5K In Person Run/Walk Adult, Simsonian 5K In Person Students 18 & Under, Simsonian 5K In Person Children 10 & Under, Simsonian 1 Mile In Person Run/Walk Adult, Simsonian 1 Mile In Person Run/Walk 18 & Under, Simsonian 1 Mile In Person Run/Walk 10 & Under
Simsonian 5K Kick-Off Classic #24 The 24th Annual Simsonian 5K Kick-Off Classic is scheduled for Saturday morning, August 15, 2026. This year's race will be even more exciting as the Sims Run will be celebrating 250 years of independence for the USA and Grosse Ile. The 1 mile Fun Run/Walk starts at 8:30 a.m., and the 5K (3.1 Mile) Race at 9:00 a.m. This year in honor of the semiquincentennial, race directors are asking all runners, walkers, or strollers to dress in your best patriotic gear to show your American pride. The Simsonian 5K carries on the legacy of beloved GIHS teacher and coach, Steve Sims, who died unexpectedly in 2003 of a dissecting aortic aneurysm. Sims was the winningest coach in Grosse Ile women’s track & field, and women’s basketball. As a teacher, he was instrumental in developing strong, independent young women and men. All proceeds from the run go to the Grosse Ile Educational Foundation Steve Sims Leadership Scholarship, given to outstanding male and female schol
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Race Travel Insurance
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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Grosse Ile, MI.
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