THE LILAC RUN 5K and 10K
Sunday May 21, 2023
5K Starts at 8:00 am
10K starts at 9:30 am
Highland Park
About the Race
It’s everyone’s FAVORITE race! The Lilac 5K/10K marks the kick-off to the warm weather. This course winds through the beautiful suburbs of Brighton, with the Start and Finish at Highland Park. Stay after you cross the finish line to enjoy the post-race party: music, mimosas, and plenty of food! Not up for the long run? We have a 1-mile Donut Dash, perfect for all ages-including a donut pitstop!
Registration for the 2023 Lilac Run is open! We are excited to announce that both in-person and virtual race experiences will be offered again this year!
The Lilac Run benefits Champion Academy, an organization that helps urban teens in poverty overcome their traumatic experiences and use them as fuel to drive their improvement as students, citizens and future professionals. Consider donating when registering!
Race Course
- The Lilac Run will start and finish in Highland Park.
- Click here for a map of the 5k route
- Click here for a map of the 10k route
Packet Pick Up Information
- Available at Medved Running & Walking Outfitters (3400 Monroe Avenue) Friday May 19th from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm and Saturday May 20th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up will occur on site starting at 7:00 am
- Members of The Medved Endurance Project receive a $10.00 discount on registration.
Volunteers Needed
Are you interested in helping out at The Lilac Run? Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at rock.marathoner@gmail.com.
Interested in helping out at Packet Pick Up? Click here to volunteer
Need Help Training for the Lilac Run?
Join the Medved Endurance Project to start training for this race. The MEP is a warm welcoming group that can help you attain your running and fitness goals. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
Previous Lilac 10K Winners
| Year | Male Winner | Time | Female Winner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Ben De Haan | 30:50 | Kathryn Potter | 35:52 |
| 2016 | Omar Boulama | 30:55 | Laurel Leone | 35:00 |
| 2015 | Kiplangat Tisia | 29:56 | Hannah Davidson | 34:58 |
| 2014 | Bernard Mwangi | 30:17 | Alice Kamunya | 33:34 |
| 2013 | Demesse Tefera | 30:31 | Hirut Beyene Guangul | 34:49 |
| 2012 | Kiplangat Tisia | 30:20 | Maegen Krifchin | 34:22 |
| 2011 | Kumsa Megersa | 29:37 | Salome Kosgei | 35:47 |
| 2010 | Jeff Eggleston | 30:09 | Salome Kosgei | 33:44 |
| 2009 | Joseph Ekuom | 30:31 | Maureen McCandless | 33:41 |
| 2008 | Alene Reta | 31:08 | Katie Danner-Aldridge | 36:24 |
| 2007 | Alene Reta | 30:06 | Pauline Githuka | 34:45 |
| 2006 | Nick Conway | 31:00 | Judy Johnson | 37:22 |
| 2005 | Tom Haxton | 30:31 | Judy Johnson | 35:42 |
| 2004 | David McCollam | 31:10 | Allison Carr | 35:47 |
| 2003 | Samuel Karanja | 30:21 | Heather Webster | 36:55 |
| 2002 | Daniel Kibungei | 30:24 | Heidi Swarts | 37:05 |
| 2001 | Todd Reeser | 30:46 | Monica Hostetler | 34:49 |
| 2000 | John Tuttle | 30:19 | Charlene Lyford | 36:03 |
| 1999 | Julius Gwako | 29:59 | Michelle King | 34:51 |
| 1998 | Todd Reeser | 30:55 | Vicki Mitchell | 34:43 |
| 1997 | L’Houssine Silba | 29:09 | Lloudmila Alexeef | 33:50 |
| 1996 | L’Houssine Silba | 29:20 | Stacey Prey Barkstrom | 35:08 |
| 1995 | L’Houssine Silba | 29:31 | Vicki Mitchell | 33:48 |
| 1994 | L’Houssine Silba | 29:41 | Patty Wiegand | 33:52 |
| 1993 | L’Houssine Silba | 30:09 | Vicki Mitchell | 34:11 |
| 1992 | Daniel Garrett | 31:04 | Anne Hare | 35:30 |
| 1991 | Scott Bagley | 30:38 | Anita Kelly | 35:10 |
| 1990 | Gerry O’Reilly | 28:55 | Kellie Cathey | 33:09 |
| 1989 | Chris Fox | 29:07 | Chris Huges-Pfitzinger | 33:14 |
| 1988 | Keith Brantley | 28:56 | Kellie Cathey | 33:10 |
| 1987 | Brian Ferrari | 29:08 | Kellie Cathey | 33:47 |
| 1986 | Bernie Prabucki | 29:44 | Julie Isphording | 35:13 |
| 1985 | John Tuttle | 28:45 | Chris Hughes | 33:44 |
| 1984 | Bruce Bickford | 28:48 | Chris Hughes | 34:28 |
| 1983 | Sosthenos Bitok | 28:58 | Nancy Miesczak | 34:05 |
| 1982 | Matt Centrowicz | 29:08 | Cindy Dalrymple | 35:00 |
| 1981 | Paul Stemmer | 29:24 | Barb Miller | 36:36 |
| 1980 | Steve Pulos | 30:24 | Trish Smith | 36:53 |
| 1979 | Bob Hanss | 24:30 | Barb Miller | 27:23 |
Previous Lilac 5K Winners
| Year | Male Winner | Time | Female Winner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Oscar Lopez Hidalgo | 16:45 | Cassie Mae Goodman | 18:30 |
| 2016 | Chad Byler | 17:28 | Andrea Meyer | 20:00 |
| 2015 | Jose Ramos | 18:00 | Amanda Dole | 19:54 |
| 2014 | Peter Francia | 16:35 | Christine Sprehe | 18:06 |
| 2013 | Nathanial Lowe | 16:18 | Andrea Newton | 19:54 |
| 2012 | Josh Guarino | 15:29 | Amanda Jinks | 17:59 |
| 2011 | Brandon Cowles | 15:39 | Amanda Jinks | 18:02 |
| 2010 | Steve Strelick | 15:37 | Katie DeRusso | 18:39 |
| 2009 | Steve Strelick | 15:35 | Amanda Jinks | 19:19 |
| 2008 | Steve Strelick | 15:43 | Amy Fakterowitz | 19:30 |
| 2007 | Wegene Degefa | 15:50 | Teri Wilson | 18:20 |
| 2006 | Wegene Degefa | 16:14 | Vanessa Martel | 19:05 |
| 2005 | Ryan Pauling | 15:45 | Brittany Lillie | 21:01 |
| 2004 | Matt Blodgett | 17:18 | Christina Keck | 19:11 |