Island Road Runners

Island Road Runners The Island Road Runners is a fun running and walking club supporting the downriver community. Anyone that enjoys walking and running is welcome to join us.

We meet every Saturday, Elizabeth Park, Trenton, 8:30 am near the former concession stand. Our group consist of runners of all abilities from walkers to beginner runners to marathon and Ultra runners of all different paces. Island Road Runners club runs or walks every Saturday. The Island Road Runners was founded in 1981 and became a member of the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) in 1995. The c

lub provides support and encouragement to its runners and walkers, as well as promoting community fitness and awareness. We encourage runners and walkers of all abilities to join our group.

Thank you to Nancy Mills for hosting Tailgate Treats this morning. Our walkers and runners put in some miles before the...
05/16/2026

Thank you to Nancy Mills for hosting Tailgate Treats this morning. Our walkers and runners put in some miles before the rain to earn some delicious goodies!

05/14/2026

Reminder: Tailgate treats after the run/walk Saturday, approximately 9:30 am at the Tourist Lodge parking area.

Update: We are back to meeting at the Tourist Lodge/kayak launch parking area. Still 8:30 am on Saturdays.

Meeting: We will have a short meeting after the run.
See you there!

Some IRRs participated in the Tulip Time Run 5k and 10k today. It was chilly but sunny!
05/02/2026

Some IRRs participated in the Tulip Time Run 5k and 10k today. It was chilly but sunny!

05/01/2026

We have moved our run start and parking back to the Tourist Lodge/kayak launch on Jefferson due to the start of the soccer program. The park is very busy!
All walkers and runners welcome Saturday morning at 8:30 am! See you there!

If anyone has a chance this week, head over to the Willow-Lower Huron connector. The red buds are putting on a show!
04/20/2026

If anyone has a chance this week, head over to the Willow-Lower Huron connector. The red buds are putting on a show!

Congratulations to the Island Road Runners and friends who completed or volunteered at RockCF this morning! Please send...
03/22/2026

Congratulations to the Island Road Runners and friends who completed or volunteered at RockCF this morning! Please send any additional pictures!

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03/19/2026

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Before it was Elizabeth Park, it was known as Slocum’s Island.

The 162 acre property was the private estate of the Slocum family, a prominent name in Trenton’s early history. In 1919, Elizabeth Slocum’s children donated the land to Wayne County with one requirement: it must be preserved as a public park and named in their mother’s honor.

Their generosity helped establish what would become the Wayne County Park System. The original Slocum residence remained a centerpiece of the property for years and later served as the park’s clubhouse.

Today, this “emerald jewel” along the Detroit River remains a testament to the Slocum family’s vision for public green space, a place where residents can connect with nature and local history.

The warmer weather led to a big crew of runners and walkers this morning!
02/14/2026

The warmer weather led to a big crew of runners and walkers this morning!

IRR representing at the Super 5k in Novi.
02/08/2026

IRR representing at the Super 5k in Novi.

IRR runners placed in Naples today!
02/07/2026

IRR runners placed in Naples today!

02/06/2026

Starting this weekend, we will return to our previous parking area across from the new bathrooms on the river side in the park. The path near the tourist lodge has been icy. See you all Saturday at 8:30 am.

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