GM Run Through the Center

About

Update 4/20/20: It is with a heavy heart that we announce this race is cancelled for 2020.  

We know that you have probably received several of these emails over the past few weeks, and it gives us no pleasure to be writing another one ourselves.  Due to the affects of Covid-19 we will be unable to produce The GM Run Through the Center 5k in 2020. There is a lot of planning and preparation that goes into producing this particular event for both General Motors and Trivium Racing and we are all devastated that that work will not come to fruition this year.  The event will happen again in the spring of 2021.  For our athletes who are already registered for the 2020 event, we have a few choices for you.

1)      Athletes can receive a full refund for their 2020 event registration, including processing fees

2)      Athletes can continue to support this great event and defer their registration to the 2021 event.

3)      Athletes can instead participate in the Trivium Take Back 2020 Challenge.  This virtual event is currently running, and is an amazing way to stay motivated for your 2020 goals!

Athletes signed up provide a respond to this email by 4/27 with which option they would like.  Athletes who do not respond will automatically be deferred to the 2021 event.

With a record setting attendance in 2019, GM continues to give area athletes an opportunity to run through unique places on their campuses that non-employees normally would not have the opportunity to experience.  While the Prove It 5K lets athletes run on the high performance test track, this race will let runners and walkers experience the grounds of the gorgeous Warren Tech Center.

This 100% closed course event will wind through the fast, flat streets of the Tech Center and give athletes a great opportunity to PR.  The course is USATF certified, and will feature some of the best sights on the campus.  Athletes will be treated to custom shirts, Run Through the Center finishers medals, live results, and great post race awards and snacks.  Everyone is welcome to come race this event.  Bring your kids- children ages 6 and up can run, and strollers are allowed!

The Warren event will be a part of the Trivium East Michigan Running Series in 2020.  Athletes, clubs and corporations who compete in a Running Series event will gain points for themselves, and their teams.  Accumulated points will be added up throughout the season, and awards will be given at our end of the season party!

Check Out the 2017 Race Video Here!!

Custom Medals! Custom Sublimated Tech Shirts

Sponsors

 A big thanks to Chevy Running Club for putting on this, and several other great events!

Thank you to GM’s Sustainable workplace for putting the time, man power, money and love into making this event happen!

Details

When and Where

Saturday June 13th, 2020

GM Global Technical Center
6405 12 Mile Rd.
Warren , MI 48093

Parking

For parking day of the race please follow signs, and security personnel’s directions. Parking will be close to the registration site, and bag check will be available to help keep athletes from needing to run back and forth from their cars.

Schedule of Events

Friday, June 12th, 2020 

  • Early Packet Pickup TBD

Saturday, June 13th, 2020

  • 6:15 am – 7:45 am – Race Day Packet Pickup
  • 7:50 am – Pre-race meeting
  • 8:00 am – First wave starts the GM Run Through the Center 5K
  • 8:55 am – Kids Run Through the Center Fun Run Starts
  • 9:15 am  – Approx. Start time for awards

Entry Fees

Type Through 2/15 Through 4/20 Through Race Day
5K $35 $39 $42
5K Economy* $27 $27 $30
Kids Fun Run $20 $25 $25

* The cost of racing is going up for everyone (both racers and race directors). We want to make sure every one of our races is accessible to every athlete.  If you are not interested in a finisher’s medal or race shirt, please select the Economy Registration option to still have an amazing race experience at a reduced cost, but without the goodies!

What You Get With Your Registration

Regular Registration – 

  • A Custom GM Run Through the Center 5K  Shirt
    • (Order by 5/31/2020 to guarantee a shirt)
  • A Custom GM Run Through the Center 5K finishers medal
  • Custom GM Run Through the Center bib
  • Unique prizes for age group and overall
  • Live results
  • Event Photography
  • Post Race food and drinks
Custom Medals! Custom Sublimated Tech Shirts

Economy Registration –

  • A Custom GM Run Through the Center 5K  Shirt
  • A Custom GM Run Through the Center 5K finishers medal
  • Generic Trivium Racing bib
  • Unique prizes for age group and overall
  • Live results
  • Event Photography
  • Post Race food and drinks

Kids Run Through the Center Fun Run –

  • Event Photography
  • Finishers Medal
  • Custom Race shirt
    • (Order by 5/31/2020 to guarantee a shirt)
  • Post Race food and drinks

Awards

  • Cash Prizes to the top 3 overall males and females in the 5K.
    • 1st place male and female – $100
    • 2nd place male and female – $75
    • 3rd place male and female – $50
  • Awards to the top 3 males and females in the following age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69. 70+.

Charity

    Money from this year’s event will be donated to C.S Mott Children’s Hospital!

Maps

Course Maps

    This event is a flat, fast and accurate 5K.  The event was USATF certified in 2018!

    USATF COURSE ID – MI18027MN

     

     

     

Rules

Rules & Guidelines

In the event the race should be canceled for reasons beyond the control of the Race Director or Race Committee (inclement weather or unsafe weather conditions; local, state or national emergency), refunds will not be made, but race packets, including race shirts, will be available at a location to be determined. Information will be available on the race website.

Refund Policy: No refunds for any reason will be issued for this event within 30 days of the event start date. Earlier than 30 days before the event, a request may be made for a 50% refund (this will be 50% of entry fee, excluding any processing fees). Entries CANNOT be transferred or deferred to another event or year. NO EXCEPTIONS will be made to this policy. By registering for this event you agree to this refund policy. To request a refund, please contact us on our Contact page and select “Registration” as the reason for your message.

Transfer policy: Entries can be transferred to another individual for a $5 transfer fee. T-shirt size will not be changeable. Entries CANNOT be transferred or deferred to another event or year. To request a transfer, please contact us on our Contact page and select “Registration” as the reason for your message.