The 3rd Annual Hockeytown is in the books and because of the short notice there were lots of dissapointed people that could not make the race. Don't worry fans we have you covered! Introducing the Virtual Hockeytown 5K Race.
Register now for the virtual race and we will mail you:
- 2019 Hockeytown 5K Finisher's Medal
- 2019 Hockeytown 5K Shirt
- 2019 Hockeytown Bib and Pins
*You have to agree to run or walk 5,000 meters to earn the medal. No proof of time or distance is required.
REGISTER TODAY, it will be available until supplies last.
We are proud to host the 3rd Hockeytown 5K, an exciting run/walk throughout
The District Detroit to celebrate the beginning of the 2019-20 season
at Little Caesars Arena.
This event will SELL OUT - it has a limited number of only 5,000 participants allowed in the race.
Register Now!
Join us Sunday, Sept. 8 for an amazing 5K run/walk like no other. Come dressed in your favorite Red Wings apparel and stroll down an incredible course that starts and ends near Little Caesars Arena.
NO STROLLERS ALLOWED NO REFUND POLICY
Automatically receive $5 off each registration when you purchase four or more in the same transaction.
Commemorative Items
All 5K finishers receive:
- A limited-edition finisher's medal
All 5K registrants receive:
- A limited-edition 2019 Hockeytown 5K T-shirt
- A commemorative running bib
Please Note: The final 2019 Hockeytown 5K T-shirt and finisher's medal design will be unveiled at a later date.
The Iconic Course
Two Start Times:
Runners start at 8:00 a.m.
Walkers start at 9:00 a.m.
Runners will start first and then Walkers. This is a tight course and walkers are not to start until all runners are gone and not to walk more than two abreast. Walkers start at 9:00 a.m.
The course starts on Sproat Sreet and Cass Avenue. You will proceed up Cass Avenue to W. Warren Avenue to 3rd Avenue to Forest Avenue, back down Cass Avenue to Henry Street to the Finish Line. This course celebrates the amazing Cass Avenue corridor with restaurants and shops around Wayne State University. When you get back, your friends and family can watch you finish in the Chevrolet Plaza outside Little Caesars Arena.
Please Note: There will be race photographers on the course and at the finish line. These photos will be posted online following the event. An email notification will direct you that the pictures are ready. You will receive an email with your results immediately after you cross the finish line. You can review the full race results on RM RACE where you can also view your finish line video that you can share with friends and family.
Making Memories
The Hockeytown 5K offers FREE pictures and video from the race. Our photographers will be strategically placed at the start, on the course and at the finish line. These photos will be available to view online 2-3 days after the race.
RunningFlat will email your results immediately after you cross the finish line. You can review the full race results on RM RACE where you can also view your finish line video that you can share with friends and family.
Please share your photos and videos on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, using the hashtag: #Hockeytown5K
Race Package Details
5K RUN or WALK REGISTRATION
- One race registration
- Hockeytown 5K T-shirt
- Runner’s bib
- Finisher’s medal
- One race registration
- One Upper Level Ticket to a 2019-20 Red Wings Regular Season Game of your choice listed below (additional tickets may be purchased in the checkout area of the registration for $20)
- Tuesday, October 8 at 7:30 p.m. vs. Anaheim Ducks
- Tuesday, October 22 at 7:30 p.m. vs. Vancouver Canucks
- Monday, November 4 at 7:30 p.m. vs. Nashville Predators
- Tuesday, November 19 at 7:30 p.m. vs Ottawa Senators
- Hockeytown 5K T-shirt
- Runner’s bib
- Finisher’s medal
Race Kit Pickup
Please make sure you bring your confirmation from Race Roster when you come to pick up your Race Kit. Others can pick up for you just give them your confirmation number (it is the document with the QR and Bar Code). You can bring your confirmation printed out or on your phone.
NO RACE DAY PICKUP - You must pick up your race kit on September 7. There is no race day kit pickup available.
Results and Awards
Results are emailed to you immediately after you cross the finish line. RunningFlat has been paperless since 2012. Visit our Results tent to find your results on iPads.
Prizes will be awarded to the top three overall male and female athletes(Gun Time). Special Hockeytown 5K Awards will be presented for Best Dressed and Best Group. Prize details to be announced at a later date.
Past Results and Pictures
Spectators
All friends and family can watch at designated spectator areas throughout the course, which will be announced as the event nears.
Parking
All parking lots and garages near Little Caesars Arena, Comerica Park and the local area will be available for Hockeytown 5K participants and spectators for a fee. Parking is available for .00 at The Henry West Garage and The Temple West Garage.
The Hockeytown 5K Beer Bash
Bring you running shoes and your beer hat! After your run at the Hockeytown 5k, come join us in Chevy Plaza for The Hockeytown 5k Craft Beer Bash.
Live Music! Outside Games! Hockeytown Experience Team and oh, did we mention Michigan Craft Beer?
We will be hosting 13 breweries, including Bells, Founder's, Roak, Ellison, Griffin Claw, Blake's, Rochester Mills and many more.
You can get your drink tickets two ways; $10 for 2 six oz pours or $40 for 10 six oz pours. Purchasing available day of event.
A Special Thanks to our Event Partners
Event schedule
- Sun, September 8, 2019 8:00 AM - 5K Run Start
- Sun, September 8, 2019 9:00 AM - 5K Walk Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- RunningFlat USA
- run@runningflat.com