Start with movement.
A 5K gives participants a shared goal and a reason to come together.
Our signature program / Health initiative
In the Cut 5K.
Move with purpose.
Bringing our community together around movement, healthier living, and opportunity for young people.
Visit the official 5K website ↗
01 / Healthy heart, healthy living
A finish line.
A healthier community.
In the Cut 5K encourages healthier living through a shared fitness goal. The event connects the community with healthcare groups and local fitness partners.
Race proceeds further Like Minds Foundation programming for adolescents, including mentoring, leadership development, and exposure to new opportunities.
Learn about the cause ↗More than a race
Community, in motion.
Support youth opportunity.
Connect a community fitness event with the Foundation’s work for young people.
Bring others along.
Explore volunteer and sponsorship opportunities through the official race website.
Get involved ↗Explore the race story.
The name comes from Detroit’s Dequindre Cut Greenway, where the inaugural event was held. The run moved to Hines Drive in 2022.
Explore published race results ↗View the 5K photo album on Facebook ↗
2026 published event information
October 18, 2026 · Willow Metropark
The official homepage announced this rescheduled date and venue. That date has passed; consult the official site for future race announcements.
Program information: In the Cut 5K and The Cause. Questions? info@inthecut5k.com.
In the Cut 5K / Moments together
The people behind
the purpose.
From the starting line to the smiles that follow, community is at the heart of every step.
