Since 1970 kids in Michigan have been getting their first experience running a race in the New Year's Eve Family Fun Run and Walk on Belle Isle in Detroit. Every kid who finishes the one mile race gets a trophy to go along with the memory. It's not unusual to see three generations participating in the one mile run or walk, the 4 mile run or walk or both.

This year, Fifth Third Bank, with a track record of supporting memorable Michigan races, is presenting sponsor for this traditional event. Belle Isle, Detroit's historic island park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, has undergone a recent face lift. Belle Isle Runners host and Jeanne Bocci, as she has from the beginning, directs.

Monday, December 31, 2007

Belle isle Casino

Children's 1 Mile Run/Walk and Open 1 Mile Run / Walk - 3:00 pm

4 Mile Race Walk / Fitness Walk - 3:05 pm

4 Mile Run - 4:00 pm

Printable Entry Form (pdf)

Printable Entry Form (jpg)