Run For Avalon

Lace up your running shoes for the Run For Avalon, a compelling 5K race taking place on Saturday, April 4, 2026, in the vibrant city of Ann Arbor, Michigan. This event is more than just a race; it's a celebration of community and purpose, directly benefiting Avalon Housing. Organized by Alpha Rho Chi, a professional architecture fraternity at the University of Michigan, the Run For Avalon supports Avalon Housing's vital mission to provide equitable housing solutions and build healthy, safe, and inclusive communities as a long-term answer to homelessness in Washtenaw County.

Starting and finishing at the University of Michigan-A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning on Bonisteel Boulevard, the 5K course offers an engaging urban experience on the university's North Campus, an area generally known for Ann Arbor's higher elevations and rolling terrain. Runners can anticipate a course that showcases the impact of the built environment while contributing to a meaningful cause. Typical race day conditions in early April feature highs around 54°F and lows around 30°F, with a 15% chance of precipitation, providing cool and potentially invigorating spring running weather.