Registration is now closed. Onsite registration will be open on event day, Saturday, September 7th at 7 a.m. under the main registration tent. Donations remain open!

Event Date: Saturday, September 7
Event Location: Royal Oak High School: 1500 Lexington Blvd, Royal Oak, MI 48073

Don't forget to dress for the weather (sorry we can't control that) and bring cash for the raffle (also accepting Venmo.)

Event Timeline:

7:00 a.m. - Registration, breakfast snacks and activities begin
8:10 a.m. - Opening ceremony at the starting line
8:30 a.m. - Runners start (professionally timed)*
8:35 a.m. - Walkers start

* Runner awards are given after all runners have completed the course

Parking:

Parking at Royal Oak High School should be easy and smooth. However, we STRONGLY encourage participants to carpool. See below map for the parking lots that will be available for our event.

Please keep in mind: If you choose to park in Parking Lot 1 or 5,you will not be able to depart between 8:00 am and 8:40 am due to the start/finish line's location.

The north side of westbound Lexington will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. and the south side of eastbound Lexington lanes will be closed at 8:30 for approximately 15 minutes to minimize the impact on attendees of the Ice Arena and RO Youth Soccer.

Our Route: Please click here to view our Walk & Run route. Along our route is our beautiful Clubhouse. The Clubhouse will be open for visits and tours if you'd like to stop by along the way!

2024 Gilda's Family Walk & 5k Run supporting Gilda's Club - Metro Detroit

2024 Gilda's Family Walk & 5k Run

2024 Gilda's Family Walk & 5k Run supporting Gilda's Club - Metro Detroit