I haven't done that many yet, but I will be doing the Fifth Third Riverbank Run 25k in May, 2012 in Grand Rapids!!!

Oh, and my first half marathon this September was the Park 2 Park Half Marathon in Holland... it was VERY well done!

I also really enjoyed the Tulip Time 10k I did last May... not sure if I'll do it again, it's the week before the 25k.

Just did the Detroit Free Press Marathon (did the relay with my friends). We had a lot of fun! One of my friends got to run on the bridge to Canada and my other friend rather through the tunnel, pretty cool! this was my first time running in an event so i don't know how it compares to other marathons but it seemed well organized to me.

i heard about the zombie run in traverse city! sounds so cool, definitely will be running in it next year!

I would love to the the Zombie Run in TC - it is my goal to run in costume one of these days!!!

I am in the Lansing area so The Capital City River Run Half Marathon is nice. It starts in front of the capital and goes down Michigan Ave through Michigan State University Campus and around Potter Park (our zoo). Very nice course and nice scenery. I also did the Bayshore 10K this past May.

If anybody has race recommendations in Upper Michigan, I'd be especially interested!

If anybody has race recommendations in Upper Michigan, I'd be especially interested!

I was looking into running the locks in Sault Ste. Marie next fall. I have never ran it before but it sounds like an amazing race and they have several different distances offered. It is still a newer race so it isn't huge yet and the cost didn't seem too crazy. Plus I am sure that has to be an amazing view running over the locks and to the Canadian border.

http://www.saultstemarie.org/Marathon/chase-race-information.html

What particular area of the UP are you looking for races in?

I live in Ontonagon county in the western UP... the closer to home, the better for me. I probably couldn't get away for a race requiring me to stay anywhere overnight.

If you are planning on doing the Bayshore 1/2 or full marathon in Traverse City the registration opens on December 1st. Those two races normally fill up rather quickly. You can always register for the 10k later in the game.

Isn't it crazy how fast it fills? I have it loaded on my calendar, so hopefully I will make it on time! If not, I will just register for the 10K again. Thanks for the update!

I've always wanted to run in the 5/3 event in Grand Rapids - so this year I'm going to do it! I'm not sure if I'll do the 5k or 10k, I'll make that decision closer to the date.

I've always wanted to run in the 5/3 event in Grand Rapids - so this year I'm going to do it! I'm not sure if I'll do the 5k or 10k, I'll make that decision closer to the date.

I am going to do the 5/3 Riverbank Run this year as well... but I'm going for the 25k!!! It will be my first time, and just a month after I turn 40!!!! Started training already... it comes up crazy fast!

I've done the Mackinac Island 8 mile race twice (2011 and 2012) -- it was very nice.. Had planned on doing all three of their races this year but..............didn't work out that way. Hopefully next year. I've also done Engadine's Black Bear Run 6K race (also a 12K option) twice.. It's held on July 4th and has a very nice turnout (considering the area). The course is a killer though -- over 4K of it is in sand...
I was thinking about doing the Detroit (free press) marathon in the next couple years but.................................training for and completing the Fox Cities Half Marathon kinda killed me... Will be sticking to 8 miles or less from now on!

If anyone likes zombies..... I did this run in Pittsburgh this year and it is coming to Michigan next year. It is awesome and if you want to ask me anything about it plesae send me a note.

http://www.runforyourlives.com/michigan-overview-2013/

MIDLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
PRESENTS -

5 km and 10 km running races
AGAIN THIS YEAR!! 5km walk
September 2 2013
Pine Haven Recreation Area
Sanford, Michigan
9:30 a.m. start
** Sign up online at active.com - keywords Mud Creek Crawl **
MUD CREEK CRAWL is a nationally recognized off-road race (RUNNER'S WORLD's choice as
one of the nation's Top 13 Out-Of-The-Way Races) that is run over a beautiful wooded and hilly
course on trails that were designed for cross-country skiing. Races are a 5 km run, a 10 km run,
and a 5 km walk through the rugged terrain at the confluence of Mud Creek and the Salt River in
the Pine Haven Recreation Area near Sanford, Michigan. The trail surface is natural turf, sand,
or (hopefully) mud, depending upon the pre-race weather. Top finishers are determined through
use of a handicap system of scoring: each entrant will have his/her actual finish time adjusted by
a body type/composition factor and an age/gender factor. This handicapping allows each
runner an essentially equal chance to win in his/her chosen race. Previous CRAWL winners
have ranged in age from pre-teen to post-sixty. Come discover the special character of the
MUD CREEK CRAWL, bring your friends and family to run or spectate. Location, scoring, and
tradition (we've been doing this for more than thirty years) all combine to create a truly unusual
off-road race. Join your runner friends in this unique event!
NOTE: ONLY THE FIRST 250 REGISTRANTS WILL BE ACCEPTED !!!
AWARDS: Medallion awards will be given to the top time-adjusted finish places. Actual times will be collected via chips by
Miller Race Management. Awards will be presented immediately after the last participant finishes each race.
SOUVENIRS: Each entrant will receive a unique souvenir with the MUD CREEK CRAWL name/logo on the souvenir.
REFRESHMENTS: There will be a water station on each race course, and there will also be fruit and liquids at the finish area
for the participants. RACE LOCATION: Pine Haven Recreation Area is at the western end of Maynard Road, off West River Road, north of
Sanford. The West River Road/Maynard Road intersection is just south of the West River Road exit from US 10. There are
signs to Pine Haven.
FACILITIES: Low-tech, man-made changing areas will be available, as will be those grown by Mom Nature; there will also be
portable toilets for other essential pre-race preparations. Ample parking is available in close proximity to the start-finish area.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Pre-registered crawlers can pick up numbers and chips from 7:30 a.m. until 15 minutes before
the start of the races, and late registrants can register during that time. All of the races will start promptly at 9:30 a.m.
Runners are encouraged to check-in early to allow time for the body type/composition measurements used in establishing
each individual's time handicap.
RESULTS: Results will be posted day-of-race and will be e-mailed (or mailed) to each entrant within a week.
RACE FEES: Registration is available via the Internet at active.com (key words Mud Creek Crawl), or by sending a check
or money order payable to: "MUD CREEK CRAWL". Enclose $15.00 for each entry received by September 1; after that date
and especially on the day of the race, the fee is $20.00 per entry. A ‘prior entry discount’ of $.50 per year raced (up to 8
years, or $4.00 discount) can be taken by those who have enjoyed this race before; deduct this from your pre-registration
entry fee if you are eligible (discount not available at active.com or day of race).
For more information, contact the Race Director at: P. O. Box 1226, Midland, MI 48641-1226
or call: 989 205-2969 (C) or visit our webpages: www.co.midland.mi.us
or visit our Facebook site at www.facebook.com/pages/Mud-Creek-Crawl/25578889
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Wed 08/22/12 01:24 PM
Bump...only a couple weeks till this event..a great off road race
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I know it's more of a national race, but the Color Run will be in Ypsilanti on May 11th. I did it last year in Columbus and it was an amazing time! I'm planning on doing it twice this year--Columbus and Ypsi. It's not timed or really very competitive, so its a good fun one to do with family, kids, or people who aren't sure they can run a whole 5k....a lot of people walk some or all of it. (thecolorrun.com for info).

I also really liked the Corktown St. Patrick's Day race in Detroit last March. It was my first 5k, so I'm not really sure from a runners perspective of it, but it was fun for me! I also did the Turkey Trot downtown, which...it was a fun atmosphere, but the parking sucked...there was a massive amount of people, and the ending was awful...you could barely move the last quarter of a mile, much less run.

I also did Race for a cure, which I'm ambivalent about. Obviously its a wonderful cause and the spirit of the day was awesome, but it was VERY unorganized...the race course was different and had different stats for the 1mile walk (which obviously the course is different), but it was also different for the run and the walk (both 5k). It was really hard to tell where to go and it was supposed to be timed which it wasn't. I'd love to do it again as it's a great cause, and it was nice to have live bands and singers along the course...but I *really* hope it's better organized this year.

I would love to do some kind of run this year!!! Ive never done one and i think it would be an amazing time and im sure i would meet lots of great people! Just feel good about being apart of somethnng!! U r all so great! :-):flowerforyou:

List of michigan races- http://www.runningintheusa.com/race/List.aspx?State=MI