The Saline Merry Mile presented by Ann Arbor Running Company is a 1 mile race/run on Michigan Avenue in downtown Saline. The race will run along the annual holiday parade route assuring that there is a cheering section for all participants! The race is noted for its downhill start and finish. This is the only opportunity to run on Michigan Ave as the road is only closed 2 times per year.
The race will start at 5:00pm and will be completed no later than 5:30pm to assure that the holiday parade can start on time. This is a great run for adults and children and is a great entry level race for beginning runners as well as a competitive event for seasoned athletes.
Kids under 10 running with a paid adult will run for free (and still receive the great race t-shirt). See multi-person registration on the registration page for details.
We would like to thank all of our sponsors listed on this page. We ask that you support these local businesses – their willingness to help our event is greatly appreciated.
The proceeds of this race will benefit The Friends of Saline Cross Country, a non-profit organization made up of present and former parents of Saline High School cross country runners, coaches, alumni and friends of the program who raise funds to support the Saline cross country program and provide scholarships to SHS cross country runners. Even if you cannot participate, we welcome donations via this site.
Registration - REGISTER HERE
$25 Race Fee - includes commemorative long sleeve T-Shirt.
Youth Running Initiative - up to 2 kids 10 and under free with paid adult (2 - 3 Registrants)
$25 Race fee - November 1, 2022 - November 26, 2022 $30 Race fee - November 27, 2022 - December 3, 2022
$20 Virtual Race fee - November 1, 2022 - November 26, 2022 $25 Virtual Race fee - November 27, 2022 - December 3, 2022
The Course
The Saline Merry Mile presented by Ann Arbor Running Company is a 1 mile race/run on Michigan Avenue in downtown Saline. The race will run along the annual holiday parade route assuring that there is a cheering section for all participants! The race will start at the 4 corners (Ann Arbor Street and Michigan Avenue) and run east on Michigan Ave until a turnaround point just before Old Creek/Maple. Once the runners turn around, they will head west on Michigan Avenue until they reach the finish line, west of the 4 corners. The race is noted for its downhill start and finish.
Packet Pickup
Friday Dec 2 - 4:00 - 6:00 PM Ann Arbor Running Company - Colonnade 901 West Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor, MI Next door to Panera Bread
Saturday Dec 3 - 3:45 - 4:45 PM The 109 Cultural Exchange 109 W Michigan Ave, Saline, MI 48176 Between Benny's Bakery and Smokehouse 52 BBQ
The T-Shirt
A commemorative long sleeve T-Shirt is guaranteed for those who register by Wednesday 11/16/2022. All registrants after 11/16/2022 will not receive a shirt.
The 2022 T-shirt will be similar to the one shown below.
LINK TO 2020 VIRTUAL RACE VIDEO
Link to 2019 RESULTS
LINK TO 2019 RACE PHOTOS Courtesy of The Saline Post
LINK TO 2019 RACE VIDEO
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Thanks to all of our sponsors, supporters and runners for a great event. See you in 2021!
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