Belle Isle New Years Eve Family Fun Run - Detroit, Michigan - Running

The Belle Isle New Years Eve Family Fun Run is a Running race in Detroit, Michigan consisting of a Kids Run/Fun Run.

COVID-19 Protocols
Whether you are vaccinated or not, please stay home if you have experienced any of the following within the last fourteen (14) days:
Have a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19
Have shown any symptoms of COVID-19, including fever, cough or shortness of breath
Have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19 or any known symptoms
Please view our 2021 Safety Plan here.

+ When is the race?
Always held on New Year's Eve - December 31st.

+ What time do the races start?
3:30 PM - 1-Mile Fun Run
4:00 PM - 5K Run
4:02 PM - 5K Walk

Please give yourself enough time to park, register (if you are not pre-registered), pick up your race bib and shirt (if you haven't already done so), and get to the starting line for your event. The roads used for the event (1-Mile and 5K) are closed prior to the start times. In addition, it gets very crowded inside the Belle Isle Casino in the minutes leading up to the start time, in both the pre-registered and late registration areas, so, please, arrive early!

+ What are the current COVID restrictions?
MI Safe Start Restrictions
MDHHS Epidemic Orders
Gatherings and Face Mask Order

+ Are we live or virtual?
Both. We want to include everyone whether you are comfortable with running in-person or would rather run virtually.

+ Will the in-person event be timed?
Absolutely! We will be providing live results for the in-person events, and will include instant photos. All timing and photo services will be provided by EnMotive-MI, which is a local company.

+ If I run virtually, can I submit results and photos?
Yes! You will be receiving an email on "race day" with instructions on how to submit your results and upload photos. Please know that your results will not be included with the in-person result rankings.

+ Where do I park for the event?
Free parking will be available throughout Belle Isle Park in designated parking areas. There are plenty of paved, secure parking spaces in the Grand Prix parking area in front of the Belle Isle Casino, as well as small parking lots close to the Casino.

Please note that the race courses will be closed to traffic until the last race has finished, to protect our participants and families. If you feel that you must leave before the 5k has passed, please park on the right (water) side of Strand. (You will need to drive around the northern end to exit Belle Isle Park, as Inselruhe Road will be closed for the race.)

Check Maps for a downloadable map of the parking areas around Belle Isle Park.

+ What are the Age Groups for the in-person event?
The designated age-groups are as follows for both male and female:
Ages 1-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and Over

+ Are there age-group awards?
Due to everyone receiving a finisher's medal, we will not be providing age-group awards. However, we will be giving out overall awards to the top three (3) male and female finishers in the 5K Run and 5K Walk.