Lace up your shoes for the Livonia parkrun, a free, weekly 5K event held every Saturday in the scenic Bicentennial Park. Scheduled for August 1, 2026, this community-focused run in Livonia, MI, offers a welcoming atmosphere for walkers, joggers, and runners of all paces. Typical race day conditions in early August bring highs around 83F and lows around 61F, with only a 12% chance of precipitation, providing pleasant summer running weather.

The course itself is a dynamic mix of terrain, featuring off-road sections of grass and dirt, interspersed with asphalt and cement sidewalks and bike paths. While primarily designed for accessibility, some sections may hold mud or puddles after rain. Runners will navigate a single out-and-back route that traces the perimeter of the west, north, and east car parks, including a loop of the Dog Park Bike Path midway through. The route is well-marked and supported by volunteer marshals to guide you, and running with a single dog on a short lead or pushing a running stroller (on a slightly alternate path) is welcome.

Livonia parkrun holds a special place in history as the first parkrun event established in North America, kicking off in June 2012. It has since cultivated a strong reputation for its friendly and collegiate atmosphere, drawing a consistent crowd of regulars and warmly embracing first-timers. The start and finish lines are conveniently located in the front southwest corner of Bicentennial Park, just east of the Golf Course clubhouse. While no formal aid stations are part of this self-supported 5K, the camaraderie continues post-run with a tradition of gathering for coffee at a local Biggby Coffee, offering a chance to connect with fellow participants and share your experience.