The Kid’s Fun Run will run along the ball field warning track at 8:30 AM, your child (under the age of 12) must be registered. If you’d like to escort him/her you do not need to register. You may pick-up the Kid’s Fun Run bibs & shirts at packet pick-up (details below). Meet by the third baseline dugout 15 mins prior to the run start.
There will be finisher medals for all participants and prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place finishers in 13 age categories. As well as prizes for the overall 1st place male & female, best costume, top fundraising team & biggest team.
Chances are we run rain or shine unless the City of Detroit cancels. For updates, like us on Facebook or follow us on Instagram.
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Packet pick-up for all participants will be held at select locations during the week leading up to race day as well as race day. NOTE: you can register at any of these packet pick-up locations.
Wednesday 12/4/2019: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Cutco offices (downstairs): 104 West Main Suite 102 Northville MI 48167
Thursday 12/5/2019: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
RUNdetroit: 441 W Canfield St #5, Detroit, MI 48201
Friday 12/6/2019: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Arthritis Foundation offices: 888 W Big Beaver Suite 305, Troy, MI 48084
At select locations we will have fun partners to help dress-up your holiday style:
Color Street nails: for each nail strip sold a $1 is donated
T&T Tutus: 10% of sales is donated
Zyia Active: a percentage of sales is donated
Bring your community together! Being a team captain is a great opportunity to bring your family, friends, co-workers, and anyone else together to support the Arthritis Foundation. Share your WHY!
Download the mobile app! Managing your team and donors is made easy, you can recruit, fundraising, message all your teammates directly from the app. Grow your team, raise funds, and secure your spot as one of the top 5 teams!
Team perks complement of the Arthritis Foundation:
Team Packet Delivery: the top 5 fundraising teams will get their team packets delivered directly to the team captain a week before the race.
The fundraising deadline is December 1.
Team Tents: teams who raise $3,000 or more will receive a team tailgate tent with specialized snacks & treats. The fundraising deadline is December 1.
Customized Team Shirts: teams who raise $5,000 or more will receive a special opportunity for official bragging rights with a customized team race shirt that includes your team name on the back. Deadline to be eligible (fundraising and team members) for customized race shirts is November 15.
Any donations may be turned in at packet pick-up, day of registration or mailed to the Foundation office:
Arthritis Foundation
888 W Big Beaver Suite 305
Troy, MI 48084
The purpose of this fun holiday event is to raise money for the Arthritis Foundation. While there is no fundraising minimum or requirement, we highly encourage each registrant to raise $150. Remember, 100% of your registration fee and fundraising efforts go to a great cause! Check out the link below for 101 ways to fundraise or go to our Facebook JBR event page to brainstorm more!
https://www.facebook.com/arthritisfoundationmichigan
Download the mobile app! Managing your donors is made easy, you can recruit, fundraise, and message all your donors directly from the app. Raise funds, say thank you, and enjoy your recognition item!
Yes! They do need to be on a leash and please stop by the registration table to sign a furry friend waiver.
Yes!
Email us at [email protected] or call 947.282.2955.
Registration fees are nonrefundable if you are unable to participate your registration fee will be considered a donation to the Arthritis Foundation. You may pick-up your shirt at the Foundation office.
Yes!
Tuesday 12/2 at midnight EST – no exceptions – but you can register at any packet pick-up or race day.
Yes! Please put on your most festive snowflake, elf, Santa, tree, or any other costume you like. Arthritis Foundation staff member, Bill Wenzell, will judge and award winners before the race at 8:45 AM near the race start.
Yes, after the race. At packet pick-up you will be provided with the size requested on your registration form and we must do the same for everyone. Please understand we do not order many extra shirts and sizes are limited.
Please email us with any further questions at [email protected]. It may take a day or two to respond but we’ll do our best to get your questions answered in a timely manner. Thank you in advance for your patience!
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