Escape to Belle Isle benefitting Ronald McDonald House Detroit 2026

Escape to Belle Isle benefits Ronald McDonald House Detroit, which provides lodging and support services for families of children receiving medical care in the Metro Detroit area. The race takes place July 18, 2026, in Detroit, MI, with distances of 0.25 miles, 2 miles, 3.1 miles, and 6.2 miles, plus virtual options for the 2-mile, 5K, and 10K distances. The 2-mile, 5K, and 10K races start at 8:30 a.m., with the kids' fun run (approximately 400 yards) beginning around 10 a.m. Packet pickup begins at 7:00 a.m. on race day with free nearby parking. All registered runners and walkers receive a finisher shirt and medal; kids also receive their own medals for completing the fun run. Strollers and dogs are welcome.