Race Day Busing & Logistics
5K and 10K participants may either park near the finish area at Skyline (onsite or in neighorhoods) or park in downtown Ann Arbor and take a free shuttle bus to the race start, or then can also have someone drop them off at Skyline. (Warning - onsite parking at Skyline is limited – carpooling is encouraged!)
Half Marathon Runners can either park downtown or have someone drop them off in Dexter just like always.
We will provide ample post-race return bus service from Skyline to Downtown Ann Arbor for all runners and spectators!
See below for details on:
Note: Bus transportation from downtown Ann Arbor to Skyline High, as well as return bus service from Skyline back downtown is available to both event participants and spectators. |
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Transportation to Start Line
Free bus service is available from downtown Ann Arbor to the start of each race. Busses depart from the corner of Ashley and Ann, adjacent to the Ann Street Parking Structure at 220 N. Ashley. (See the location of the shuttle bus stop on our area map, or click here to use Google Maps for directions from your location).
Bus departure times are as follows:
10K bus service: |
6:30 am - 7:30 am
Note: You must be in line for the bus by 7:00 am to be assured of receiving 10K bus service. |
1/2 Marathon |
6:45 am - 8:15 am
Note: You must be in line for the bus by 7:30 am to be assured of receiving half marathon bus service. |
5K bus service: |
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Note: You must be in line for the bus by 8:00 am to be assured of receiving 5K bus service. |
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Parking
There is limited parking for 5K and 10K runners at Skyline High. Carpooling is encouraged! Click here for a parking map of the Skyline area.
Ann Arbor has several parking structures and lots within walking distance of the shuttle bus stop downtown. The main lot for runners is at the intersection of Ann and Ashley streets (220 N. Ashley, Ann Arbor, 48104). Click here for Google directions.
Good news: Parking is free on Sundays!
News you may be less excited to hear: Parking closest to the bus stop tends to fill rather quickly. If you don't want a long walk from your vehicle to the shuttle bus stop, plan to arrive early!
General parking information is avilable from the City of Ann Arbor's Web site.
Shuttle buses will run from the finish area at Skyline back to Ann and Ashley so that runners can get back to their cars.
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Return Bus Service
Return shuttle buses will take runners (and spectators) back downtown after the race. They will run continuously from 9 AM until noon. We will have over a dozen buses on this route so the wait to get back downtown should be short.
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Sweats
Bags for warm-up sweats will be provided at all race starts. Properly filled and labeled bags will be taken to the finish area. We cannot be held responsible for your bag, but will do our best to see that it is waiting for you at the end of your race. While we have an excellent record of not losing bags, we strongly recommend that you use them only for sweats, and not for car keys, wallet, cell phones, iPods, puppies, or other valuables.
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