Yes! Registration is open online until the event reaches capacity. We strongly encourage registering early as price increases occur and this event has sold out in the past.

If space remains, limited race-day registration may be available (credit card only).

If the event is not sold out, limited race-day registration will be available beginning at packet pickup near the start area. Please note pricing will be at the final tier and availability is not guaranteed.

All race registrations are non-refundable.

All registrations are non-refundable. This event is rain or shine.

If you are unable to participate, you may:

• Transfer your registration to another person (before the posted deadline)

• Switch to the virtual option (before the posted deadline)

Race insurance, if purchased, is handled directly through the insurance provider.

As with most large-scale endurance events, we incur substantial upfront costs months in advance of race day — including permits, police and city services, venue rental, medals, shirts (often custom-ordered to size), bibs, timing services, insurance, equipment rentals, and staffing. These expenses are committed based on projected participation and cannot be recovered if an individual participant cancels.

Additionally, event capacity limits, safety planning, and logistical coordination make it impossible to resell or reallocate many registrations once secured. For your protection, we strongly recommend purchasing optional Race Insurance during registration, which provides coverage for many common unforeseen circumstances such as illness, injury, travel disruptions, and other qualifying events. You can review full details of coverage and eligibility here: https://runsignup.com/Race/122083/RaceInsurance

A: Yes. Participant-to-participant transfers are available through your RunSignup account until the posted deadline. Transfer fees may apply.  Deadline is May 6th at Midnight. There is a $10 fee to transfer your registration to another participant. To do this watch the quick tutorial video here. 

A: Yes you can switch to the virtual event up until Wednesday, May 1st at Midnight.  After that date, changes cannot be processed.

To do so watch this short video on how to manage your registration and transfer events. 

A: YES, we would love to have our Canadian fans join us. Please factor in time to cross the border on race day. Unfortunately, due to the volatile tariff issues still ongoing between the USA and Canada we will not be offering shipping to Canada in 2026 as we do not wish to add any additional expense to your participation.

Yes. Log into your RunSignup account and select “Manage Registration” to purchase available add-ons prior to the deadline of May 6th at Midnight prior to packet pickup starting. To do this watch the quick tutorial video here. The in-person packet shipping deadline is Sunday April 14th. Once that deadline has passed, you must pick up your packet at one of the pre-race packet pick up locations or you can add race day pick up for $15. 

A: Virtual races have become more and more common. Register for the virtual race and run your 5K anytime and anywhere. The virtual race gives you an opportunity to still participate in the event if you cannot make the race in person. Your swag (T-Shirt & Medal) will be shipped starting the week before the race. You can submit your times to the virtual results leaderboard between May 1- May 14.

A: The race will start at 8:30 AM with wave starts releasing every 10 minutes to keep the course less congested. Walkers will start in the last wave at 9:00 AM. 

The race starts near the iconic Big Tiger on Withrell outside Comerica Park and finishes just outside the stadium ramp on E. Adams.  You then may walk inside the stadium area for a truly unforgettable Detroit experience.

A: As long as the WEATHER permits participants will have access to walk the warning track after finishing the 5K. 

Either way — the finish line atmosphere is electric!

A: We are allowing strollers at this year's I Ran the D event. We ask that strollers line up in the back of their assigned wave to ensure everyone's safety. Upon completion of the 5k, strollers will not be allowed into Comerica Park. There will be a stroller parking area near the end of the corral where you can retrieve your stroller upon completing your victory lap around the ballpark! Please be sure to take your children with you into the stadium:)

No we are sorry they are not.  Although we love dogs, not everyone does, and not every "Friendly" dog stays that way in large crowded places.  So for the safety and comfort of all, we do request no dogs.

Yes, but we strongly encourage keeping volume low and remaining aware of your surroundings at all times and can hear the announcements and take in the music and atmosphere.

No, we do not provide a bag drop for this race. Please leave any valuable in your car or at home.

Comerica Park will have 2 sets of restrooms open inside the stadium, accessible via the Rocket Mortgage Gate.  In addition, we will have port-a-potties located at the back of the runners staging area on E. Adams near John R Street.  We will have 1 porta-pottie on course at the water stop.

We will have a Water and Cheer Station located at 1.5 miles (halfway).  Members of WeRun313 running club will be there handing out the water and cheering for your to finish strong.

There will be water bottles handed out at the finish as well.  Please carry those all the way around the field and throw them out at the trash located on the concourse level next to our food area.

We politely ask that you respect the staff at Comerica Park and do not litter on the field or we may not be invited back. 

A: Tickets will be shut off for sale 10 days prior to each game date and will be sent to the teams with your info. 

Each team has specific instructions on tickets will be loaded into their app and those can be found here:  https://runsignup.com/Race/IRantheD/Page/ticketpackages

Ticket packages are delivered digitally via the email address used during registration. Instructions will be sent closer to the event date.

Be sure to check spam folders and ensure your RunSignup email is up to date.

Please review the Packet Pick Up information. If you cannot make one of the pre-race pick-ups and need to pick up on race day you can add this to your registration by watching this quick tutorial video here.

We strongly encourage early pickup to avoid race morning lines.

Yes, as we have limited Race Day packet pickup and there is an additional charge for that option, if you cannot make one of the packet pickups, please arrange to have a friend, neighbor, co-worker, mom, dad, or even your arch nemesis  grab your packet and have them drop it off to your.  This will help make your race day easier. 

Yes. They must have a copy (digital photo is fine) of your registration confirmation email.

Yes, if you ordered the wrong size, follow these instructions and you can change it yourself, as long as stock remains in the new size.  All changes must be completed by 5/6/2026 at Midnight.

• Sign In to RunSignUp with the email you used to register for this race
• Go to your Profile
• See Upcoming Races
• Click Manage Registration next to the registration that you are editing
• Click the Giveaway menu item
• Change your Giveaway selection
• Click Continue

Click here for a video tutorial from RunSign up on how to make the change. 

Yes, as long as inventory remains, you have the ability to add extra shirts in other sizes during registration.  You may also go back in and pay for more shirts or medals after you register by following these steps:

• Sign In to RunSignUp
• Go to your Profile
• View your events under Upcoming Events
• Click Manage Registration next to the registration that you are editing.
• Click Add-On menu item located on the top OR left of Race page
• Edit the quantity of the Add-On that you would like
• Click Continue

Check out this RunSignup video for help.

Comerica Park seats more than 40,000 fans and has a plethora of parking options close by.  

Pre-Purchased Parking link will be available by 3/1/26 so you may pre-pay.  We will post here as well as email it out to everyone.

Note: All parking spaces are valid from 6:30am - 12:30pm

Map: https://www.313presents.com/comerica-park/comerica-park-parking-directions

We have a 2 hour limit from the start of the first Wave at 8:30 am  until we have to reopen the streets.  Most athletes are off the roads even from the last wave by 10:00 so you should have no problems finishing by our official cutoff.

TOp 3 overall Male and Female awards are based on gun time.  All age group awards will be based on net chip time. 

We will have multiple photography spots on race day:

• Custom Race backdrop to take group shots
• lighted IRTD 5K Marquee Letters,
• BIG SCREEN on the field. 
• Finish line branded photos. They will be posted in your results. 
• Finish line video camera (it too will be posted in your results).

On top of all this we will have a professional videographer grabbing some drone footage and pre- and post-race runner interviews.  Look our for him and and you may be the face of the event next year.

Please review our severe weather policy located at https://runsignup.com/Race/IRantheD/Page/Severe-Weather-Policy