location_city Saline
location_on Michigan
flag United States
calendar_today 06 Dec, 2025
directions_run Running
language Official Website
RegisterRegister by November 20th to receive a long-sleeved race t-shirt!!
Registered adults can also register up to 2 runners, 10 years old or younger, to join them on the course for free. These younger athletes, as long as they are registered, will receive all of the race giveaways (long sleeve t-shirt, etc.).
The race will start at 5:30pm, once the tree is lit, and will be completed no later than 6:00pm to assure that the holiday parade can start on time. The race will begin at the 4 corners (Ann Arbor Street and Michigan Avenue) and run east on Michigan Ave until a turnaround point just before Old Creek/Maple. Once the runners turn around, they will head west on Michigan Avenue until they reach the finish line, west of the 4 corners. The race is noted for its' downhill start and finish. This is the only opportunity to run on Michigan Ave as the road is only closed 2 times per year.
In addition to our title sponsors, Ann Arbor Running Company and Concept Insurance, we would like to thank our other sponsors: Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, Kelly Orthodontics, Busch’s, and The Saline Post. We ask that you support these local businesses – their willingness to help our event is greatly appreciated.
The proceeds of this race will benefit The Friends of Saline Cross Country, a non-profit organization made up of present and former parents of Saline High School cross country runners, coaches, alumni and friends of the program who raise funds to support the Saline cross country program and provide scholarships to SHS cross country runners. Even if you cannot participate, we welcome donations via this site.
Dec 06, 2025
Distance — 5K
Type — Road running
Event has passed
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Saline is a city of 9,300 people in Washtenaw County, Southeast Michigan. In 1996, Money magazine named it one of the most attractive small cities in America.
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