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This fun outdoor event will teach kids about safety through K-9 demonstrations, 911 call instructions, auto, bike, water and fire safety stations and internet safety resources for parents. Enter raffle to win prizes.
Kiwanis Bill Hoehn Bicycle Safety Rodeo & Family Safety Fair at Whispering Woods in Shelby Township
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The Kiwanis Club of Utica-Shelby Township puts on this annual, which includes prizes for the best decorated bikes, bike education and safety exercise, and a helmet giveaway. Meet with local police and fire crews, too.
Find a 12-, 30- and 63-mile route; plus a 5K. Race start times TBD. pre-registration required.
The ride will start and end in Alfred Brush Ford and follow a route that will take you through the canal district, East English Village, Morningside, Jefferson Chalmers and more! Register in advance discounted price. Virtual option available until June 30.
Event cost: $35+/in-person tour, $10/slows to-go
Event time: 9 a.m.-2...
Choose from a three-mile townie ride, a 15-mile ride for fun or a 30-mile ride for added challenge.
Choose from 25-, 50-, 75- and 100-mile bike routes that are paved or gravel. Pre-registration required. Breakfast follows the rides.
Hines Drive will be closed from Ann Arbor Trail to Outer Drive for families to run, walk or bike safely without vehicle traffic. Parking is available at the Nankin Mills Picnic Area (Hines Drive, near the corner of Ann Arbor Trail and Farmington Road) and Helms Haven Picnic Area (Hines...
This duathlon includes two 5K runs and a 10K bike ride, or two 10K runs and a 20K bike ride, to support the Friends of Rouge Park. Registration required.
Baseball fans celebrate Tigers Opening day with a huge party that features food, music, lawn games and a showing of the game on multiple TVs.
This ninth annual event raises money for Dawn Farm and its mission to end addiction. There's a 5K, 10K, 25-mile, 40-mile and 58-mile.
Push your body to the limits with a 5K, 10K or half marathon race. Registration required. Race start times are as follows:
7:45 a.m./half marathon and 10K
8:15 a.m./5K.
Choose from a 5K or a 100-yard dash to benefit Money Smart Week. Inflatables, food and music, too. Dogs and strollers welcome. Registration required.




