March 1, 2025
Paczki Run
THANK YOU to our
2025 SPONSORS!!!!!
City of Hamtramck
Hamtramck DDA
Amicci's Pizza
Giffels Webster
Miller Canfield
Robar PR
JOS. CAMPAU LEVEL
Polonia
CANIFF LEVEL
Eastern Michigan Distributors
Florian-East
MPS Park
HOLBROOK LEVEL
Detroit City Futbol Club
New Palace Bakery
CONANT LEVEL
EA Graphics
LunchTime Detroit
YEMEN LEVEL
Pewabic
Polish Art Center
Rays Ice Cream
Sam’s Market
Tekla Vintage
2025 Sponsorship Opportunities available NOW!
contact john@tour-de-troit.org for more info!
Video Credit: Jen Atwood
The run before the big day (Fat Tuesday)! Feel better about eating those paczki, or run the route to scout out your favorite place to purchase them. The 5K route winds through Hamtramck, highlighting the city that boasts “the world in 2 square miles.” After the race, paczek and beer are served to each finisher, and prizes for age group top finishers!
EVENT SCHEDULE:
7-9:30 AM Packet Pick-up: Please get there early. Do not wait until 9:15 to arrive. Packet pick-up will be on-site; Advance packet pick-up dates and times will be posted once confirmed.
8 AM Streets begin to close. Music starts! Party begins!
9:20 AM Start lining up for the race on Joseph Campau. For the safety and improved experience for all runners, we encourage you to line up according to your pace. Runners with a pace of 7-minute miles and faster in the front, 5 minutes and faster in the middle, slower than 10, walkers & strollers in the rear.
9:45 AM Weather permitting, Polish Dancers will dance on Joseph Campau in front of the start!
10 AM RACE STARTS!
11 AM Results begin to be posted and Award pick-up begins at the same tent as packet pick-up.
After the Run, be sure to join the polka party and enjoy the city and all of its spectacular shops, bars, and restaurants! Day of discounts provided to runners by participating businesses.
2025 PACKET PICK UP SCHEDULE/ON-SITE REGISTRATION SCHEDULE:
Packet pick-up will be held at the beautiful Florian East, located at 9350 Jos. Campau, Hamtramck 48212.
Thursday, February 27: 4PM-7PM
Friday, February 28: 11AM-7PM
Saturday, March 1: 7AM-8:45AM
GETTING TO THE RACE:
The Race Start is on Jos. Campau, just south of Holbrook at Hanley Street. Please check for construction before heading out to the race to ensure you are not stuck in traffic.
The race route will be closed at 8 AM. You will not be able to cross the barricades after this time until the entire race has ended. We advise parking outside of the race barricades and walking to the start if you need to leave before noon. Please plan accordingly.
The Paczki Run happens in 70-degree weather or 10 inches of snow. Please dress appropriately and know that “the Run must go on.”
PARKING:
Several municipal lots are available in the city. Please note: cars will not be able to pass through runners so if you are a fast runner, consider that when identifying places to park. There is also street parking, but please do not block driveways, alleys, or park on the 5K route, as you will be towed. We advise parking outside of the race barricades and walking to the start if you need to leave before noon.
Water, BEER, Paczek and… Vodka?
There are no water stations on the course so come prepared.
After you cross the finish line you will receive a can of still water and a Paczek.
This year in addition to a beer, we are providing a small shot of Detroit Distillery’s Paczki Vodka! Beer and vodka will be distributed to those 21 and older near the polka tent after the run.
POLKA TENT
An outdoor Polka tent is back, with the Misty Blues performing!
I HAVE A FRIEND WHO WANTS TO REGISTER!
Registration is open online! There will be a limited number of registrations available on event day, but we recommend registering early.
I WANT TO VOLUNTEER (OR HAVE A FRIEND WHO DOES)!
Excellent! We still have some volunteer slots to fill in order to stage this event. Please share this opportunity and reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator (info@tour-de-troit.org)
WHAT'S A 'BIB DISCOUNT?
The Tour de Troit, Inc. created the idea of BIB Discounts back in 2010. Basically, it is our way of connecting runners to the local businesses and the sponsors that support our events. We want you not just to run in the event, but to participate in the community that hosts it! To do that, several sponsors have provided discounts to people sporting their BIB in their establishments. Get an idea of the discounts below that were offered in 2023.