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Corktown Races
Corktown Races is a 5K, Emerald Mile and Kids Quarter Mile event held in Detroit, Michigan. It is usually held in March; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 4,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- March
- Location
- Detroit, MI
- Field size
- ~4,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- March (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Detroit, Michigan
- Distances
- 5K, Emerald Mile, Kids Quarter Mile
- Field size
- About 4,000 runners
- Course
- Flat course through Detroit's historic Corktown neighborhood, negligible elevation
- Official website
- corktownrace.com
About the Corktown Races
Run the Sunday before St. Patrick's Day, this festive race winds through Detroit's oldest neighborhood, Corktown, ahead of the city's St. Patrick's Day parade.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Detroit's premier St. Patrick's Day race; the 5K is capped at roughly 4,000 participants and regularly sells out
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Corktown Races: common questions
- When is the Corktown Races?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in March. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Corktown Races held?
- In Detroit, Michigan.
- What distances does the Corktown Races offer?
- 5K, Emerald Mile and Kids Quarter Mile.
- How many people run the Corktown Races?
- About 4,000 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 Corktown Races?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at corktownrace.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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