Race Information

Purple Polka Dot Race
Shelby Township, MI
City Location
Macomb County
Aug 11, 2024 - Sunday
6.5M, 5K run
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  • Details from event's RunSignUp.com listing:

    The 9th Annual Purple Polka Dot Race will take place on August 11, 2024 at Stony Creek Metropark - Eastwood Beach in Shelby Twp, MI. The proceeds of this event go to support the Vascular Birthmarks Foundation (VBF) helping families in Michigan and all over the world find medical treatment and community support for those who have vascular birthmarks. 

    Runners and walkers will have the opportunity to sign up for either a 5K Run/Walk, a Quarter Marathon Run or a Family Fun Run! 

    EARLY PACKET PICK-UP TIME AND LOCATION TBD...Watch for details!

    Timeline for August 11, 2024 (Tentative)

    Packet Pick-Up In Person 5K/Quarter Marathon: Starting at 7:15 am
     
      
    Athlete Timeline - TENTATIVE

    7:55 AM     QUARTER MARATHON START,  hand cycle athletes will start first

    8:05 AM      5K RUN/WALK START,  hand cycle athletes will start first

    9:30 AM      QM and 5K AWARDS 

    10:00 AM     Family Fun Run Heat 1 start

    10:20 AM    Family Fun Run Heat 2 Start 

    10:40 AM    Family Fun Run Heat 3 Start

    10:30 AM    RAFFLE 

    Athletes from all distances are invited to team up with friends and family for the SOCIAL TEAM DIVISION. Teams can have unlimited runners/walkers and be mixed gender. The team with the MOST MEMBERS will have an extra $500 donated to the VBF in their team name. Runners in the team division are eligible for individual awards. Team name must be spelled the same way during the checkout process. 

    Shirts and swag bags MAY be provided to those who register after June 30th, but will not be guaranteed. 

    We cannot thank you all enough for your support and are so excited to see you at the race (in person or virtually!)

    ~Wishing you polka dot thoughts

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  • Added to our Directory
    Jun 3, 2019
  • Last Updated in our Directory
    Mar 9, 2024
  • Last checked by a snack-eating human.
    Mar 14, 2024
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