Michigan · 5K
Big House 5K
Big House 5K is a 5K event held in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is usually held in April; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 12,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- April
- Location
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Field size
- ~12,500 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- April (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 12,500 runners
- Course
- Flat (finishes on the 50-yard line of Michigan Stadium)
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- mgoblue.com
About the Big House 5K
A wildly popular charity 5K that courses through the University of Michigan campus and finishes on the 50-yard line inside Michigan Stadium. It sells out its 12,500 entries each year and raises hundreds of thousands for local nonprofits.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of the largest 5Ks in Michigan; sells out 12,500 entries annually; finishes inside Michigan Stadium (the Big House)
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Big House 5K: common questions
- When is the Big House 5K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in April. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Big House 5K held?
- In Ann Arbor, Michigan.
- What distances does the Big House 5K offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Big House 5K?
- About 12,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Big House 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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