And they’re off! The Wixom Downtown Development Authority (DDA) will host the 10th annual Derby Day races on Saturday, May 2nd at Sibley Square Park located in the heart of downtown Wixom. The 2026 Derby Day races will celebrate its 10 years and utilize 5K and 10K routes that takes participants along the Michigan Airline Trail, which is part of the Great Lake to Lake Trial. The 1 Mile Fun Run will lead participants through our beautiful downtown neighborhoods.
We will have onsite registration the morning of the race starting at 8:00 am at Sibley Park. The transactions for payment will be cashless. Please make sure to have a credit or debit card with you.
Participants will receive a complimentary Derby Day wristband, finishing medal, and t-shirts. Make sure to register by April 5th to guarantee a 10th anniversary Derby Day t-shirt . We encourage you to stay after the race and enjoy downtown Wixom. Businesses will be offering Derby Day Specials that include discounts on drinks, food, etc. All you need to do is show your wristband at participating businesses to receive the Derby Day Specials.
Your participation will help support Camp Casey. $5.00 from each registration will help fund Horsey House Calls, Cowboy Campouts, and Outlaw Outings. Camp Casey brings the healing power of horses to children fighting cancer, rare blood disorders, and other life threatening illnesses. To learn more about Camp Casey, please visit their website, https://camp-casey.org/
For this event, there will be 10 minutes between race start times.
Packet pick-up will be held on Friday, May 1st from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the City of Wixom Municipal Campus, 49045 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, MI 48393. If you cannot make it at this time, you can receive your packet the morning of the race starting at 8:00 am at Sibley Park at the registration table.
We hope to see you at the Derby Day Races and have horsing around with us in Downtown Wixom!