Snapshot

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May 17, 2026

Race day

5K

Distance

Road

Terrain

N/A

Participants

Race brief

This race takes place in Michigan, United States on May 17, 2026. Use the details below to decide whether the course, logistics, and registration timeline match the type of season you are building.

Decision signals

Course layout details are still limited with road terrain.

Why This Race

The organizer pitch, translated for runners

Come join us starting 12:00pm in Gullen Mall on Wayne State's campus! The brothers of Pi Kappa Alpha Delta Nu gather each spring to host a 5k in honor of our fallen brother, Joe Sazyc. Joe died in 2012 in a battle with brain cancer. All proceeds of the race will be donated to the American Brain Tumor Association, as we have partnered with them for each annual 5k. Pi Kappa Alpha is a fraternity based in Midtown Detroit, and we have been dedicated to serving our community since our establishment. The race will be held on June 1st around Wayne State’s Campus. There will be raffles and prizes given away after the event is complete. We hope you will join us!

Course Fit

Course shape, standards, and race history

This is the section to compare terrain, elevation, certification, and field context before you decide whether the race belongs on your calendar.

Elevation profile

Illustrative profile based on available elevation data. Use it as a directional planning signal, not a final course guarantee.

Actual course elevation and routing may vary from the visual estimate.

Course highlights

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Road terrain
Primary running surface.

Community Layer

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16th Annual Joe Sazyc 5k Race @ 12pm in Wayne State Main Campus Room

Threads, logistics, reviews, Q&A, and live huddles for 16th Annual Joe Sazyc 5k Race @ 12pm in Wayne State Main Campus.

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Lead thread

Where are people staying for 16th Annual Joe Sazyc 5k Race @ 12pm in Wayne State Main Campus?

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16th Annual Joe Sazyc 5k Race @ 12pm in Wayne State Main Campus logistics huddle

Fifteen minutes on travel timing, where the expo bottlenecks are, and what people wish they knew earlier.

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Practical Questions

Questions and answers

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