In celebration of Veterans Day, join us for the 9th Annual 4Star 4Mile Race located at the Dean Savage Memorial Park (corner of Trumbull and Porter Street) in Corktown on Sunday, November 9th, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Let's put our running shoes on the ground to honor those who have dedicated their lives to our freedom. Our 4-mile race is the only race in the country that runs alongside of the Veterans Day Parade, on the same course, at the same time as part of Detroit's Annual Salute to Armed Services. COMMUNITY SPIRIT: Come together with fellow participants and supporters to show your gratitude and support and enjoy the parade and post-race celebrations. This tradition is a truly exciting experience you won't soon forget. More than just a race, it is a heartfelt tribute to those who have served our country. Show your pride and wear red, white and blue! FITNESS AND FUN: Bring the family! Watch the parade as you run alongside a Medal of Honor recipient, World War ll veterans, marching bands, Junior ROTC students and more. **RUCK DIVISION**NEW THIS YEAR Ruckers will earn a commemorative ruck patch at the finish line as their participation award EVENT START TIMES 11:00 AM: 4Star4Mile Race & the Annual Detroit Veterans Day Parade PACKET PICK-UP Early Packet Pick-up 12:30 - 3:30 PM Saturday November 7th at Batch Brewing Company 1400 Porter St, Detroit Race Day Packet Pick-up 8:30 - 11:00 AM Will be INSIDE THE IBEW BUILDING, enter from the back parking area at the rear of the IBEW building. At the intersection of Porter and Trumbull Out and back loop that runs alongside the annual Detroit Veterans Day parade (Same start, same finish, same time). Run past “The Corner”, the newly renovated Michigan Train Station and into Mexican town before heading back to the finish line. AWARDS Top Overall Male/Female Top Masters (40 and up) Male/Female Overall Military/Veteran Male/Female 10 YEAR Age Group Awards Male/Female Our Mission Statement: The men and women who leave m
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
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| 4 Miles | $35.00 | Mar 5 | May 31 |
| $40.00 | Jun 1 | Sep 30 | |
| $45.00 | Oct 1 | Nov 8 |
Saturday, November 9th: Early Packet Pickup from 12pm-4pm We are partnering with Batch Brewing Company in Corktown Detroit for early packet pickup on Saturday, November 9th from 12pm-4pm ! This is an opportunity to skip the race day lines and grab your swag early. On race day, be sure to head back to Batch Brewing Company, which is located near the finish line, to celebrate and receive $1 off post-race beers (for #4Star4Mile participants and volunteers). Address for Batch Brewing Company: 1400 P
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
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| 2025 | 184 | 43:48 | 22:53 |
| 2024 | 210 | 41:46 | 21:32 |
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