Hi Friend,

We’re excited to cheer you on at the Detroit Free Press 5K this Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 9:00 AM.

In case you missed this info from us last week, here is everything you need to know for race day:

LAST CALL FOR RSVPS TO THE GOC SHUTTLE ON RACE DAY 

Game On Cancer participants will have access to a full service round-trip shuttle.  A Game On Cancer staff member will meet you and escort the team to ensure nobody is left behind!

Departure and Return Location (with free parking):
Henry Ford Health System – One Ford Place
3^rd Street Lot (map below)
Address: 1 Ford Place, Detroit MI 48202

Departure Time from One Ford Place to 5K start line: 7:45am SHARP!

Return Time from 5K to One Ford Place: 10:30am and 11am

This shuttle is available to each 5K participant and 1 guest! If you plan to use the shuttle, please RSVP to lgafa1@hfhs.org to confirm your seat by Thursday Oct. 12th at 5:00pm. Please include whether or not you will bring a guest.

Additional Parking:

If you choose to drive directly to the race, the Chene Park Lot (2241 Atwater St., Detroit, MI 48207) will be open and free of charge for participants. However, access to this lot closes at 8:45am to secure the course.

Packet/Bib Pick-Up

There are two opportunities to pick up your race day packet, which includes your Free Press t-shirt (NOT your Game On Cancer jersey!) and race day bib. To pick up your packet, make sure to bring a valid ID and your bib number. You can find bib numbers at: http://bit.ly/2cZHiqQ

1.      Friday, October 13: Health & Fitness Expo at COBO Center, from 2:00 – 8:00pm

                        Stop by the Game On Cancer booth at the Expo – booth #83!

 2.      Saturday, October 14: (Race Day): Milliken State Park, 7:00 – 8:45am. You may NOT pick up your packet at the Expo on Saturday.

Location

The American Home Fitness 5K starts near the DNR Outdoor Adventure Center and William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor, along the Detroit RiverWalk.

The Course

Our 5K course will take participants along the Detroit Riverwalk, past Milliken State Park/Harbor, past Chene Park and through the historic Rivertown Warehouse District before finishing in front of the DNR Outdoor Adventure Center.

NEW FOR 2017: There will be two waves: runners and walkers. Walkers will line up behind the runners and will start 5 minutes after the first wave of runners. This is for the safety and happiness of all participants!

You can check out a map of the course here.

Start/Finish Line and Gear Check:

Upon arrival, PLEASE check in with the Game On Cancer team at our tent in Milliken State Park.  You can leave your gear (jackets, wallets, phones) with us in the tent during the race and we will take a team photo prior to walking to the start line.  Check in again at the conclusion of the race so we can be sure everyone is accounted for.  We’ll have food and beverages for our participants, as well!

Thank you so much for all of your support! We look forward to racing 3.1 miles closer to a cure with you. 

Your GOC Coaches,

Lynn & Christina