The Bull Run for ALS of Michigan

This is the Sixth annual Bull Run for ALS of Michigan.  The Bull Run 5K will be timed and the Calf Mile is FREE for kids 10yrs and under.  All proceeds go to ALS of Michigan to help our pALS (people with ALS) here in Michigan. 

ALS of Michigan is a voluntary not-for-profit organization, solely dedicated to the fight against ALS. Our mission is dedicated to helping our pALS (people with ALS), their families and caregivers live life as fully as possible. We serve pALS and their families throughout the state of Michigan through a variety of programs. Thanks to our generous supporters, our programs are all offered at no cost ever.

Some of our services include Information, Referrals and Resource Guides, Workshops & Seminars, Equipment Loans, Augmentative & Alternative Communication Center, Home Visits, Peer Counseling, Support Groups, and Respite Care Services (in certain areas).

There is a lot of symbolism in The Bull Run.  First the name, my dad, Kenneth C. VanBlaricum passed from ALS in Feb. 2010 and early in his life he worked in excavating, his nickname was “Bull” hence The Bull Run.  Second, The finishers medal is a dog tag honoring the time he served in the National Guard out of the Howell Armory and was called into active duty during the 1967 riots in Detroit.  The start line will cross first base which is the position played by Lou Gehrig, as you finish you cross home plate scoring a home run for our pALS(people with ALS) here in Michigan.

This run is a dream of mine to honor my father and to support those still fighting this disease for which there is currently no cure. Thank you for being a part of The Bull Run.

The Bull Run will be held at two locations this year: 

Emerson Park, Midland, MI. in September 2025 (Please visit our Facebook page for more information: www.facebook.com/thebullrunforalsofmi) You can register for the Midland event HERE.

Kensington Metro Park in Milford, MI. in September 2025 - Our SIXTH year for the event! 

Race Swag: Performance Tee, timing and finishers medal are included with registration through September 10th. Performance Tees are not available after that date. 

Early Packet Pick-Up for Kensington two days:

Wednesday 9/25/24 from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm @ Captains on Main - 423 W. Main St., Brighton, MI 48116

Friday 9/27/24, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ Running Lab Brighton~409 W. Main St., Brighton, MI 48116

Schedule: 

Kensington Metro Park, North Martindale Beach, 5K Run
RACE DAY: 7:00a Packet Pick-Up | 8:30 a.m. Run

Calf (1/2) Mile Fun Run for Kids 10 and under
7:30 Check in | 8 a.m. Run
No fee to participate!

Results will be live during the event and full results will be posted on this Run Signup page.

The Kensington event will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.