Playa Bowls of Michigan Named Presenting Sponsor of The 2026 Detroit Women’s Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

August 27, 2026

Epic Races and Playa Bowls of Michigan join forces to fuel the 2026 Detroit Women's Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

ANN ARBOR, Mich. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Epic Races LLC, producer of the Detroit Women’s Half Marathon, 10K & 5K, announced a new partnership with Playa Bowls of Michigan, naming the Metro Detroit smoothie bowl franchise Presenting Sponsor for the event set for Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Belle Isle State Park in Detroit.

The partnership is a natural fit, uniting organizations dedicated to health, wellness, and building vibrant communities. At Playa Bowls of Michigan, the mission is to provide delicious and nutritious superfruit smoothie bowls while promoting healthy, sustainable living through fresh, wholesome ingredients. That spirit aligns seamlessly with the Detroit Women’s Half Marathon’s commitment to producing safe, fun, and rewarding events that make every participant feel like a champion.

“We’re so excited to welcome Playa Bowls of Michigan to the Detroit Women’s Half Marathon family,” said Eva Solomon, CEO of Epic Races. “Their dedication to real ingredients, health, and community is a perfect match for our runners, and we can’t wait for participants to experience everything they’re bringing to race day.”

Playa Bowls of Michigan, the nation’s leading superfruit bowl shop, is proud to partner with Epic Races as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 Detroit Women’s Half Marathon, 10K & 5K. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to supporting Michigan’s running community while encouraging healthy lifestyles. This month, Playa Bowls of Michigan is also launching the Playa Bowls Run Club, creating another opportunity to bring runners together and inspire an active lifestyle.

“This partnership is not just about food—it’s about bringing energy, health, and a sense of community to runners across Michigan,” said Matt Caplan, owner and operator of ten Playa Bowls of Michigan locations. “We can think of no better partner for our healthy meals than the running community, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone to the Playa lifestyle.”

As part of the partnership, Playa Bowls will bring a strong on-site presence to the event with branded hydration stations, a Playa Bowls food truck, and complimentary superfruit smoothie bowls for all participants.

Created by women for women, the Detroit Women’s Half Marathon, 10K & 5K welcomes participants of all ages and abilities, from first-time racers to seasoned marathoners. The walker-friendly event offers a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids’ Races, and virtual options, and has become one of Michigan’s most celebrated events honoring women’s strength, community, and joy. The 2026 event takes place Sunday, September 20, at Belle Isle State Park in Detroit.

Registration is now open at www.womenrunthed.com.

ABOUT EPIC RACES LLC

Epic Races LLC produces more than 20 multisport and endurance events each year and is a leader in the endurance and multisport industry headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Epic Races is the founder of unique events including Michigan’s first women’s triathlon, Tri Goddess Tri, and the 10-stage triathlon, Battle of Waterloo. Running events include the Trinity Health Probility Ann Arbor Marathon and the Detroit Women’s Half Marathon. The mission of Epic Races is to professionally manage safe, fun, and rewarding multisport and endurance events that appeal to beginners through elite athletes, raise money and awareness for important causes, and make each participant feel like a champion. More information can be found at https://epicraces.com.

ABOUT PLAYA BOWLS

Known as New Jersey’s original açaí bowl shop, Playa Bowls is the nation’s leading superfruit bowl shop serving an extensive menu of more than 40 items, including açaí, pitaya, green, and coconut bowls, oatmeal bowls, juices, smoothies, and cold brew made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. What began as a pair of blenders, a patio table, and a fridge in 2014 has grown into more than 400 shops across 30 states with a mission to lead communities in healthy, sustainable living. The rapidly growing franchise has received numerous accolades, including No. 7 on the 2026 Franchise Times Fast & Serious List, placement on Entrepreneur magazine’s 2026 Franchise 500, recognition from Forbes 30 Under 30, Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers, QSR Young Leaders to Watch, and as a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Playa Bowls of Michigan is owned and operated by Matt Caplan and partners, with ten locations across Metro Detroit. Visit playabowls.com for additional information and follow Playa Bowls on Instagram, Facebook, X, and TikTok.

Media Contact:
Eva Solomon, CEO
eva@epicraces.com
O: (734) 585-7101 ext. 700
M: (734) 678-5045