Friday, June 12, 2020

2020 Downriver Runners Tony Mifsud Scholarship

Two $1000 college scholarships will be awarded to Downriver area high school seniors who competed in either cross country or track during their high school career, and will be attending an accredited college or university in the fall of 2020. Download the scholarship application here.

Thursday, June 11, 2020

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

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Sunday, December 8, 2019

Winterfest 5K and Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser for College Scholarships

Downriver Runner's Tony Mifsud Scholarship Program Funds $1,000 College Scholarships to Standout Area High School Runners.

Celebrate Winter, Running, and Valentine’s Day in Southgate! The Winterfest 5K is Sunday, February 9, 2020 at 10:00 AM. Warm up after what is sure to be a chilly run with a delicious pancake breakfast at the finish inside the Parkside Gardens banquet hall. 

Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage or bacon, juice, coffee and mimosas! 

Receive a long sleeve t-shirt, raffle entry for prizes, and awards for overall and masters winners, and placing top three in your age group. Additional prizes will be awarded to the top three couples.

Monday, June 3, 2019

Register for the 43rd Allen Park 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk

Downriver Runners welcome area runners and walkers to the 43rd Allen Park 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk, which is set for Saturday, August 3, 2019 in Downtown Allen Park.

Start time for the 10K and 5K is 9:00am. A one-mile fun run takes place before the 5K and 10K at 8:30.

Proceeds from the event support the club's annual Tony Mifsud scholarship program, a $1,000 college scholarship for two area high school runners.

Register online here: Runsignup.com - Allen Park
Download the form and register by mail here: Registration Form

Post Event Refreshments and Finisher Awards

Overall & masters male and female winners; and top three finishers in each division as follows: 19 & under, and every ten years to 70 & up.  The Road Runners Club of America Michigan 10K Championship will also be awarded.

Registration
Pre-register for the 43rd Allen Park 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk by mail, or online at runsignup.com. Pre-register for $25, or $30 at the event.

Race Shirts
All runners who register by July 25, 2019 will receive an event shirt. Those who register after July 25th will receive shirts on a first come first serve basis. Shirt size not guaranteed after July 25 and day of race.

Packet Pick-up
Join us for early packet pick up at Siegel Chiropractic, 21641 Allen Rd, Woodhaven, MI 48183 on Friday, August 2nd from 3pm to 7pm OR Saturday, August 3rd at the Allen Park Presbyterian Church, 7101 Park Ave., Allen Park, 48101, from 7:00 am to 8:30 am.

Day of the Event
The event start and finish is located at 7101 Park Ave., Allen Park, MI 48101. Event day registration and packet pick-up at Allen Park Presbyterian Church at 7:00am.       

Register online here: Runsignup.com - Allen Park
Download the registration form here: Registration Form

Thursday, March 30, 2017

Join the Wednesday Group Run

Downriver Runners meet Wednesdays for a group run at 6:30pm. Weather is not a factor so be prepared to run in rain or shine, cold or hot. Runners of all levels are welcome and the course is usually from 3 to 7 miles.
The Meeting place is:
Allen Park Civic Center
15800 White St.
Allen Park, MI 48101

Allen Park 5K and 10K