08/20/2026
Give yourself something genuinely good to look forward to this Saturday. ๐ฟ One registration gets you outside, moving with good people and helping local families put food on the table. Walk it, jog it or run itโbring a friend and make the morning count.
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https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Waterford/Track2TrailsWalkForHope
Track2Trails Walk for Hope is for runners, casual walkers, families, friend groups and anyone who wants to trade an ordinary Saturday morning for movement, nature, connection and purpose. No elite pace required.
Movement, fresh air, new experiences, social connection and doing something meaningful are all solid ingredients for a better moodโand this event gives you all five before lunch.
๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ฅ ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ฆ๐ง๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก ๐๐ก๐๐๐จ๐๐๐ฆ:
๐ณ Entry to Waterford Oaks Park and the event
๐๏ธ Raffle ticket(s) and an Open Door participation bracelet
๐๏ธ A chance to win a 1-year Waldenwoods Social Day Use Membership plus up to 7 nights of free camping
๐ฅจ Snacks, additional raffle prizes and community fun
โค๏ธ The satisfaction of directly supporting Open Door Outreach Center and local neighbors in need
Registration is $20 or $40, depending on the package selected. Children ages 5 and younger participate free.
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Track2Trails is the new chapter of the Julie Run, a community tradition held for more than 30 years in honor of Julie LeBlanc, who founded the event. Julieโs love for Open Door and the great outdoors continues with every person who steps onto the trail Saturday.
๐ฅ๐จ๐ก๐ก๐๐ฅ ๐๐ก๐ ๐ช๐๐๐๐๐ฅ ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ข๐ข๐ โ ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ฆ๐ง ๐๐ฆ ๐ข๐ ๐๐จ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ง ๐ฎ๐ฌ:
๐ก๏ธ 8:00 AM check-in: approximately 65ยฐF | 63ยฐF dew point | SW wind around 2 mph
๐ก๏ธ 9:00 AM start: approximately 67ยฐF | 63ยฐF dew point | SW wind around 3 mph
๐ก๏ธ 10:00 AM: approximately 70ยฐF | 64ยฐF dew point | WSW wind around 6 mph
โ๏ธ Afternoon high: near 81ยฐF
๐จ Air quality outlook: Good to Moderate
๐ฆ๏ธ A passing shower is possible during the event window, with the stronger thunderstorm risk expected later in the day. A light rain layer is a smart addition.
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Saturday, August 22, 2026
Check-in: 8:00 AM
Program: 8:30 AM
Walk begins: 9:00 AM
Waterford Oaks Park
1702 Scott Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
Register nowโand text one friend who should be beside you on Saturday:
https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Waterford/Track2TrailsWalkForHope
Event history and complete information:
https://opendoormi.org/events/track2trails-walk-for-hope/