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2026 Detroit 5K

August 16, 2026 • 9 am

About the Detroit 5K

Thank You for Joining the Fight Against Brain Cancer in Detroit!

We are grateful for your support in raising awareness, funds, and hope through the 13th Annual Head for the Cure 5K – Detroit! Funds raised through this event will locally benefit brain tumor research at Henry Ford – Hermelin Brain Tumor Center, Path to Hope, and other national brain cancer programs, education, and initiatives.

Detroit Beneficiary

Funds raised through this event will locally benefit the Henry Ford Hermelin Brain Tumor Center, Path to Hope, and other national brain cancer programs, education, and initiatives.

Detroit 5K Sponsors

To learn more about how to sponsor, please contact natalie@headforthecure.org!

2026 5K Fundraising

Head for the Cure inspires hope for the community of brain cancer patients, their families, friends, caregivers and other supporters, while celebrating their courage, spirit and energy.

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Race Results

See results for all participants, including place, pace, times and more — with easy ways to search and filter — on the RunSignup page for this event by clicking below.

Recognitions Awarded

Our community honored these extraordinary individuals with special recognitions.

At our 5K events, we celebrate patients & survivors, caregivers, healthcare personnel, and those we’ve lost through four different awards: Keeping the Faith, Legacy of Love, Healthcare Heroes, and Memorials. See a selection of recently recognized members of the community: