Events
"Soar with the Eagles" 5k
"Eagle Dash" 1 Mile
"The Double Wing Challenge" 1 mile + 5k
Come One... Come All...
Join us for an exciting, family-friendly 5K & 1 Mile Eagle Dash – or take on "The Double Wing Challenge" and conquer both distances!
Event Details:
Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
Location: Gallup Park (Ann Arbor, MI)
Choose Your Challenge:
- 5K – "Soar with the Eagles" – A classic distance for runners of all levels
- 1 Mile – "Eagle Dash" – Perfect for families and first-time racers
- "The Double Wing Challenge" – Run both events and earn bragging rights!
Race Day Schedule:
- 2:30 PM: Packet pickup & bib distribution (FAST Shelter)
- 3:30 PM: 1 Mile Eagle Dash starts
- 4:00 PM: 5K starts
Registration & Details:
Early-bird registration closes September 25! Lock in your discounted price and receive a race T-shirt. Packet pickup begins at 8:00 AM race day at the FAST Shelter near the Gallup Park Playground. Parking is available nearby. Both events feature professional chip timing by A2 Race Management.
Amazing Prizes & Awards:
5K: Male/Female overall champions plus Top 2 Male/Female in age groups: 8 and under, 9-12, 13-16, 17-20, 21-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
1 Mile Eagle Dash: Male/Female overall champions plus Top 2 Male/Female in age groups: 5 and under, 6-8, 9-12, 13-16, 17+
All proceeds benefit the Ann Arbor Christian School Running Club.
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Event Location
Gallup Park - Irene Fast Pavilion
3175 Gallup Park Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104 US
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Race T-Shirt
Let Freedom Soar... and Bring Your Best Feathers! 
To celebrate America's 250th birthday this year and honor the eagle—the proud symbol of both the United States of America and Ann Arbor Christian School—we're hosting an exciting Best Dressed Eagle Costume Contest at this year's event.
Gather your family, get creative, and transform into the most spectacular eagle you can imagine! Whether you go majestic, patriotic, funny, or wildly creative, we want to see your wings, feathers, and school spirit. Come ready to soar for a chance to win our Grand Prize for Best Dressed Eagle. We can't wait to see your feathers fly on race day!
One eagle will soar above the rest and take home the Grand Prize for Best Dressed Eagle! So fluff those feathers, spread your wings, and get ready for a day filled with fun, laughter, friendly competition, and unforgettable memories!
