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Heart of the Lakes Festival 5K run/walk

Name: Heart of the Lakes Festival 5K run/walk
Start: 2026-06-13T09:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-06-13T11:00:00.000Z
Location: Commerce Township, MI

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Walk · 5K

Jun 13, 2026Commerce Township, Michigan, US

On our calendar since Feb 2025

Michigan 5K

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You are cordially invited to join us as we kick off this inaugural event, the Heart of the Lakes Festival, with a timed 5K run/walk! The event will begin at 9 am on the morning of the festival at Scarlet's Playground in Dodge Park #5. Packet pickup will be available starting at 8 am. The scenic route will take you along the path through Dodge Park #5, out to South Commerce Road, and down to Oakley Park before looping back to Dodge Park.

**Please park in parking lot adjacent to Scarlet's Playground in Dodge Park #5**

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