Sun, Oct 11, 2026

Baseline Blitz 5k Run/Walk

Northville, MI

Opens Aug 1, 2026Annual since at least 2024

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Sep 27, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Baseline Blitz 5k Run/Walk

The course starts and finishes on the track at a high school stadium, with part of a nearby road closed so runners can move through without traffic. The route passes through a pine area called Dunbarton Pines, which breaks up what is otherwise a fairly open suburban run. Both a Northville and a Novi school foundation benefit from the proceeds.

Packet pickup is race morning only, at the stadium. Parking is at the high school, with the athletic entrance off Taft Road being the one to use. The race has a spirited costume element baked in, with school colors encouraged and a prize for the most over-the-top display of Northville or Novi pride.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

228finishers

18:15winner

31:16median

59:28cutoff

Top 3: Julian Liang (18:15) · Neo Liang (18:18) · Gus Povirk (18:24)

The Baseline Blitz 5k Run/Walk has been held every year since at least 2024. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles10/11/2026 09:00$30

Kids Dash - 1/4 Mile10/11/2026 10:00$10

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Common Questions About the Baseline Blitz 5k Run/Walk

Will I finish last at the Baseline Blitz 5k Run/Walk?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 31:16, and the last recorded finisher came in around 59:28, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Baseline Blitz 5k Run/Walk a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 228 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Baseline Blitz 5k Run/Walk?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 18:15 while the median finisher took 31:16. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.