FAQ

Belle Isle is off of Jefferson Ave, Detroit MI 48207. Follow Jefferson Ave. east of I-375, approximately 2 miles to the Belle Isle Bridge. Follow the signs as you enter the island.  Map your route to Belle Isle Casino

Parking is available in the large lot in front of the Belle Isle Casino. 

The online Registration Link will open January 1, 2026, and will remain open until Thursday, July 16, 2026 @ 11:59pm EST.  You may also register the morning of the race at the casino “Late Registration” tables from 6:30am until 8:00am. 

The last day to register Online is Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 11:59pm EST. However, Onsite Late Registration tables will be open at the Casino the morning of the race, from 6:30am until 8:00am.

Absolutely! Late Registration Tables are available on Race Day, from 6:30am - 8:00am .

Yes.

You must pick up your race packet before the event; We will not mail race packets. Packet pick up will be the morning of the race at the Belle Isle Casino at the “Pre Registration” tables. Your bib number (if registered online) will be posted as well as emailed to you before the race. 

Yes.

Start and Finish lines are at the Belle Isle Casino for all races. Start time for the 5K, 10K and 2 Mile is at 8:30am. The Kids Fun Run starts at 10:00am. 

All participants for the 5K, 10K, 2 Mile and Kids Fun Run receive a tech shirt.  All finishers receive a custom medal. Top female and male runners in 5K and 10K receive gift card awards. All participants receive free post-race food and beverages provided by our sponsors. Activities during race day include sketch artist, face painting and music!  You may also purchase an extra shirt for $15.

There are no age limits. We encourage participants of all ages to join us!

Yes, we will have plenty of participants that will walk. If you plan to walk the race, we do require that you line up at the back of the race corral at the start, so as not to impede the faster runners. There is an 1.5 hour time limit for all racers; running or walking. 

You can view the Escape to Belle Isle 5K, 10K and 2 Mile Course Maps here Course Map or on the Home tab.

NO REFUNDS; ONLY TRANSFERS ALLOWED TO ANOTHER PERSON BEFORE ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES. 

Yes! If you choose to run with a baby jogger, stroller, or a leashed pet dog, you must seed yourself in the back of all runners. It is your responsibility to make sure the baby jogger or pet does not impede other runners, as well as you. You must take extra precaution as to your safety, your child's safety, and the safety of the runners around you. Please remember to be responsible and clean up after your pet. We reserve the right to pull any person from the race who is endangering other runners or themselves. 

Yes! Headphones and earbuds are allowed for any runner, however, we do recommend that runners use extreme caution when using them during the race event for safety reasons. 

Yes, there will be FLUID AID WATER STATIONS every 2 miles in the 10K, and every mile in the 5K and 2 Mile events. Also, water will be provided at the Start and Finish areas. The FIRST AID EMERGENCY station is located at the Start/Finish line area and Course Marshals are located on all three courses. 

No—just water at water stations. 

Yes, bathrooms and/or porta-johns are available at Start and Finish areas, along with bathrooms at the Belle Isle Casino. Bathrooms are also sporadically located along the grounds of the park on the 5K and 10K courses. 

You only need to wear Race B-Tag Number (on shirt front, chip is in bib) so not required on shoe to be scored in 5K, 10K and 2 Mile events. 

No Age Group awards--- trying to give all the proceeds to the Ronald McDonald House Charity! We will have the top Male and Female in the 5K and 10K receive gift card prize money. These will be given out at the conclusion of the 5K race and the 10K race. You do not have to be present when the top female and male racers are announced.