Kensington Metro Park
Merrell Down & Dirty presented by Subaru returns to Detroit on August 25, 2022 for another spectacular race day! Here you will find course info, race day details, packet pickup info, and much more!
Registration Information
: : : CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW : : :Pricing Information
Online Registration will close on August 22nd at 6pm PST
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5K |
10K |
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| Open-December 31st |
$40 |
$50 |
| January 1st-May 12th |
$45 |
$55 |
| May 13th-June 16th |
$50 |
$60 |
| June 17th-August 4th |
$55 |
$65 |
| August 5th-August 18th |
$60 |
$70 |
| August 19th-August 22nd |
$65 |
$75 |
| Race Day* |
$70 |
$80 |
*Provided the event is not sold out
Day of Race Details
Packet Pick-up Opens |
6:30 AM |
10K Start #1 |
7:30 AM |
Expo Open |
8:30 AM |
5K Start #1 |
8:30 AM |
5K Start #2 |
9:00 AM |
Pull-up Contest |
9:15 AM |
5K Start #3 |
9:30 AM |
10K Award Ceremony |
9:30 AM |
Packet Pickup Closes |
10:15 AM |
Adventure Kids presented by Paul Mitchell: 100-yard Dash Start |
10:15 AM |
Adventure Kids presented by Paul Mitchell: 1 Mile Race Start |
10:30 AM |
5K Award Ceremony |
10:45 AM |
Adventure Kids presented by Paul Mitchell Award Ceremony (Mile Race Only) |
11:00 AM |
Expo Close |
12:00 PM |
Packet Pickup
Packet pickup Details coming soon!
Parking Info
Parking Information Coming Soon
Course Information
5K Course Description
Mile 1
The course starts out with rolling hills as runners leave the start arch through the ball fields. After crossing the main park road the course come to the summit of the winter snow sledding hills. Down the hill and then up another and runners cross another park road into a large open field. Runners follow the trail around the outside of the field before coming to the 5k/10k split. The 5k course enters the woods while the 10k course continues around the field.
Mile 2
Runners loop through flat wooded trails around a pond before ducking through a tunnel under the main park road. The course surfaces on the other side of the road and then follows the main park road to the base of the snow sledding hills.
Mile 3
Once at the summit it is downhill from here! Runners will cross the main park road and head downhill towards the swim beach. After a refreshing dip, the course follows the water’s edge back to the main event site.
10K Course Description
Mile 1
The course starts out with rolling hills as runners leave the start arch through the ball fields. After crossing the main park road the course come to the summit of the winter snow sledding hills. Down the hill and then up another and runners cross another park road into a large open field. Runners follow the trail around the outside of the field before coming to the 5k/10k split. The 5k course enters the woods while the 10k course continues around the field.
Mile 2 and 3
The course shoots through another field before entering a 2 mile loop through the woods. The trail features rolling hills and lush forest on each side.
Mile 4
The trail continues through the woods before emerging where the runners first entered at approximately the 3.5 mile mark. Runners continue through the woods with a brief emergence to the main road before meeting back up with the 5k course next to the pond.
Mile 5
Runners loop through flat wooded trails around a pond before ducking through a tunnel under the main park road. The course surfaces on the other side of the road and then follows the main park road to the base of the snow sledding hills.
Mile 6
Once at the summit it is downhill from here! Runners will cross the main park road and head downhill towards the swim beach. After a refreshing dip, the course follows the water’s edge back to the main event site.
2012 Course Map - Updated Map Coming Soon
2012 Course Map - Updated Map Coming Soon
Lodging Information
7799 Conference Center Drive
Brighton, MI 48114
To make a reservation, call (810) 225-9200 and mention “Merrell Mud Run” to receive special rates! You must register before 7/23/2013 to receive these special rates!
28049 Wixom Road
Wixom, MI 48393
To make a reservation, call (248) 504-5080 and mention “Merrell Down and Dirty Mud Run” to receive discounted rates! You must register by 7/23/2013 to receive these discounted rates!
Holiday Inn Express-Wixom
48953 Alpha Drive
Wixom, MI 48393
(248) 735-2781
To make a reservation, call the number above and mention the “Merrell Down and Dirty group” to receive special room rates! You must register by 8/2/13 to receive these special rates!