Michigan Mens Health Foundations annual Run for the Ribbon 5K takes place Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 8 a.m. at the Detroit Zoo to support prostate cancer survivors and those who love them. Participants can participate in the 5K run/walk loop or a 1 Mile Stroll inside the zoo. All participants will receive a race shirt, medal, and complimentary entry to the Detroit Zoo. What a great way to spend Fathers Day! Our Doze for Dads option is a way to support the men in your life without the cardio! Please only select this option if you are NOT planning to attend the event in person. If you register for Doze for Dads you will not be permitted to participate on race day without registering for the in-person events. Registrants are encouraged bring a team and build a personal fundraising page asking friends and family members to donate when they sign up for the event. Registrants can upload photos, a personal story and set up team or personal fundraising goals. Each secure team page or personal page will have its own custom URL. Prostate cancer survivors, please be sure to stop by the Michigan Mens Health Foundation tent for your survivor gift! *Please note that according to Zoo regulations, dogs are not allowed at this race*
5K: T-Shirt
1 Miles: T-Shirt
Doze for Dads *VIRTUAL ONLY*: T-Shirt
Doze for Dads: T-Shirt
Run for the Ribbon 5K Walk (not timed): Performance Race Shirt
Run for the Ribbon 5k Walk: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $30.00 | Mar 20 | May 20 |
| $35.00 | May 21 | Jun 20 | |
| $40.00 | Jun 21 | Jun 21 | |
| 1 Miles | $25.00 | Mar 20 | May 20 |
| $30.00 | May 21 | Jun 20 | |
| $35.00 | Jun 21 | Jun 21 | |
| Doze for Dads *VIRTUAL ONLY* |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 588 | 40:12 | 16:38 |
| 2024 | 511 | 41:37 | 16:59 |
| 2023 | 358 | 36:46 | 15:31 |
| 2022 | 368 | 36:20 | 17:59 |
| 2019 | 510 | 32:45 | 15:49 |
| 2018 | 476 | 33:38 | 15:29 |
| 2017 | 484 | 35:02 | 15:48 |
Interested in this race?
| $30.00 |
| Feb 20 |
| Jun 20 |
| Doze for Dads | $30.00 | Feb 14 | Jun 16 |
| Run for the Ribbon 5K Walk (not timed) | $30.00 | Jan 31 | May 18 |
| $35.00 | May 19 | Jun 15 |
| Run for the Ribbon 5k Walk | $30.00 | Feb 9 | May 19 |
| $35.00 | May 20 | Jun 16 |
More details to follow!
Parking is available in the Zoo parking structure or the surface lot to the left of the main entrance to the Zoo.