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March / April 2013 Vol. 35, No. 1

Annual Event Calendar 2013 p. 17-28; 37- 48

Editor’s Notes: Zenman By Scott Sullivan p. 7Letter to the Editor p. 7Beyond the Chip: Fall Physicals By Rachael Steil p. 10Running Shorts with Scott Hubbard p. 12Horseshoe-Horseshoe: Best Adventure Yet By Ron Marinucci p. 14Michigan Runner Race Series, 2013 p. 15Catching up with Meb p. 16Spring Shoe Review By Cregg Weinmann p. 29Minimalist Shoes Winter 2013 Cregg Weinmann p. 50Watch, What You Say to Me! By Bob Schwartz p. 54Unconventional Dieting Tips By Dave Foley p. 58Running with Tom Henderson p. 61

U-M, MSU Collide at Historic GVSU Meet By Grand Lofdahl p. 8

Bigfoot Showshoe Races: Nearly Tropical By Tracey Cohen p. 53

Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis Rings True with Holiday Spirit By Anthony Targan p. 55

Super 5K: New Course, Frigid Temps By Tracey Cohen p. 56

Groundhog Day Marathon By Scott Sullivan p. 57

Throngs Brave Ice for Fifth Third New Year’s Eve Run By Charles Douglas McEwen p. 60

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Cover: Ethan Dennis set a Univesity of Michigan record in the weight throw at the GVSU Winter Classic, Allendale, January 26, 2013. Photo by Carter Sherline / Frog Prince Studios

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Growing up is aseries of disap-pointments.

Take criminal master-minds. As a boy, therewas no way I’d squandermy dime allowance on acomic book about Su-perman vs. jaywalkers orBatman nabbing the guywho ripped off the pil-low labels.

They needed foes worthy of their valor. Evil ge-niuses bent on ruling the world, such as Brainiac, abald, green-skinned android who could control timeand space; or Lex Luthor, who sought revenge afterlosing his hair in a laboratory accident. Rogaine orworld domination, choose.

Reading gave rise to questions — Who wouldwin a fight, God or Superman? A foot race, TheFlash or Jesus? — that set the stage for adult dilem-mas — Tastes great or less filling? To be or not?

By my teens I couldn’t help notice I couldn’t fly,lacked super speed and so on. Nor did I have accessto death rays or armies of evil henchmen. Only paleaspirations waited. Out of despair I became a jour-nalist, hoping to write stories that were as credible asin comics.

Not long ago two things happened: I learned ofthe death of Spiderman and how challenged mostreal crooks are.

First the latter. Seems Allegan County,Saugatuck-Douglas and state DNR police were in-vestigating a poaching complaint when a car pulledup and its driver began talking with the suspects.

When officers asked for his license, the new ar-rival refused, tried to flee, fought them and gottasered. Turns out he was drunk, had an open con-tainer in his car and was carrying a handgun. Hispassenger yelled the whole time at him to stop.

I don’t know about you, but whenever I’m driv-ing drunk with a handgun and open beer can, I al-ways stop to fight cops from three agencies who areinvestigating someone else.

His crimefighting nemesis? Donutman. Squint-ing through specs from across the coffee shop, ourhero would spots this mastermind pocketing tablechange meant for waitresses and foil him with an ex-pertly-aimed éclair.

Then there was Spiderman’s death. No way. Forone, superheroes aren’t mortal; more important, hisfilms make millions. For money like that, there haveto be ways you can resurrect him.

I recalled my dismay at what DC Comics oncecalled “Imaginary Stories” — tales that didn’t takeplace in their characters’ regular continuity. Theycould kill Superman or Batman, then revert to theirmonthly narratives as if nothing had happened.These as opposed to real stories.

There was no way that Marvel Comics — cre-ators of Spidey, The Incredible Hulk and so on —would take a cheap out like that, I thought.

Research confirmed my suspicions, as it’s sup-posed to. Marvel was just offing Peter Parker, Spi-derman’s alter ego, at the hands of his nemesis, Dr.Octopus. Doc Oc will replace P.P. in coming issuesas “The Superior Spiderman,” meaning they now ac-knowledge they sold us a product that was inferior.Who to sue?

Folks who moan about disillusion must favorbeing deceived. Not me. Now I’ve come to my man’sestate, should I boycott these phony comics? Theydon’t cost a dime anymore, my daughter, 13, assuresme — so not buying them is a better deal yet.

I’ve resolved to exploit my only power and dowhat I do best from now on: nothing. No morechasing dreams, therefore disappointments; I havefaith what is meant will come to me.

So far that’s been grief from my wife, boss anddaughter, who aren’t enlightened to my new power.Now I’m Zenman, nothing is in my way. - MR -

ZenmanBy Scott Sullivan

Editor’s Notes

Dear editor,

Again I am compelled to express my disap-pointment in Tom Henderson (“Runningwith Tom Henderson,” January/February

2013 issue). The Traverse City Turkey Trot is a funrun. That’s why we call it a “Trot” and why many ofthe finishes are above 20 minutes. Runners (or walk-ers) dress in holiday costumes, talk, meet new peo-ple and generally have a good time.

Get it? Probably not. Mr. Henderson is likely too busy looking at age

categories, times, distances, number of racers and otherstatistics to ever have fun. The statistics he lists shouldtell him that most runners that day didn’t care whenthey finished (as long as it was before all the food was

gone). Unless his idea of fun is always running “fast.” That’s OK, but he has no right to put his idea

of what running should be on everyone else. Peoplerun for different reasons. They don’t need Mr. Hen-derson putting them down. They are all runners andrunning isn’t always about “crushing folks.”

I don’t know Mr. Henderson, but maybe heshould take a cue from Doug Kurtis, whomhe wrote “was a serious runner but far from serious.”Get a life besides hill fartleks, track work, trainingand writing boring and/or insultingarticles. Relax, you only have so many heartbeats.

Have fun out there, BJ Ingwersen Traverse City

Running Means More than Fast TimesLetter to the Editor

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ALLENDALE (1/26/13) — Much has been madein the running media about the declining popularityof track and field, and how to attract more fans tothe sport. On a chilly winter Saturday, six Michiganuniversities showed one sure-fire way to do it: bringback small, team-focused meets.

Grand Valley State University hosted an historicday of indoor track, entertaining Eastern Michigan,Central Michigan and Hillsdale for the first annualLaker Quad. As intense and entertaining as that meetwas, the day’s featured attraction took place 90 minuteslater when the Wolverines and Spartans clashed in thefirst Michigan-Michigan State dual meet in 32 years.

The event, dubbed the GVSU Winter Classic,was in the works for over a year according to Lakerscoach Jerry Baltes. Baltes, whose name now gracesthe NCAA Division II Women’s Track and FieldProgram of the Year trophy, said Michigan crosscountry/distance coach Mike McGuire approachedhim with the idea of a dual meet. The Wolverinehead coaches, along with MSU track and field direc-tor Walt Drenth, agreed to make it happen and bothteams trekked across the state to meet up on Michi-gan’s only 300-meter indoor track.

The meet was exciting and close throughout,thrilling the near-capacity crowd. The Wolverine menused strong performances in the 200-meter dash and3000-meter run to clinch an 88-74 win. It markedtheir 20th victory in 23 all-time meetings with the

Spartans, while the Michigan women went to 1-0 withan 89-73 win in the programs’ first-ever indoor dual.

“The kids really enjoyed that type of meet and theformat,” Wolverine women’s head coach James Henrytold MGoBlue.com. “Mike McGuire and the rest ofour staff did a great job putting this together. Overall,we were really happy with the crowd. Both teams gotinto it, and we were happy to get the first win.”

Leading the maize-and-blue was true freshmanCindy Ofili, who won the 60-meter dash in 7.57 andthe 200 in 24.56, and placed second in the 60-meterhurdles. The Spartans’ Alicia Evans was just one-100thof a second back in the 200, but took top honors in the400 in 55.96. Teammate Leah O’Connor also had an8-point outing with a win in the mile and a runner-upfinish in the 800. O’Connor’s mile time of 4:40.41 es-tablished a new school record and facility record atGVSU’s Kelly Family Sports Center. Also setting aSpartan record was Beth Rohl in the weight throw,with a huge toss of 70 feet, 2.5 inches.

Michigan’s throwers set the tone for the win onthe men’s side, as Ethan Dennis (69-6.75 in theweight throw) and CodyRiffle (63-2 in the shotput) both set new schoolrecords in winning theirevents.

“Everyone was competitive and tried to helptheir team out the entire meet,” said Wolverineshead coach Fred LaPlante. “Our athletes were ableto get over and watch while our guys were throwing.Sometimes the field events end up in the back-ground, and this was an opportunity for our trackathletes to be around those events as well, so thatwas great. The people who were competing felt thesupport of their teammates right there on the fieldor on the track.

“I think it does help them down the road in majorcompetitions because guys feel like they’re competingfor more than their own personal glory.”

The Spartans got big points from DevantreWhitelow, who edged Michigan’s Justin Clarke in the60 dash and placed second in the 200, and from theirmid-distance runners as Josh McAlary and Ben Millerwent 1-2 in the mile and Joe Banyai and Austin Wisslerdid likewise in the 800. But Michigan closed out themeet with a 1-2 finish of its own from Dan Lowry andBobby Aprill in the 3000 and a dominating win fromTroy Sneller, Philip Washington, Nathaniel Chapmanand Ali Arastu in the 4x400 relay.

“We had a lot of great performances today,” saidDrenth to MSUSpartans.com. “I think all across theboard we were very competitive. We just got beat bya team that had a lot of depth in a lot of events. I’mproud of the way we competed.”

The earlier quad meet was just as competitiveand even closer. The host Laker men edged EasternMichigan 164.5 to 154.5, with Central Michigan(124) third and Hillsdale (61) fourth. The Eagleswon the final three events, but Grand Valley hadenough of a cushion — via wins in four of the sixfield events — to withstand the charge.

Eastern took the women’s quad by the narrowmargin of 166.5 to 162 over the Lakers, with theChippewas (97) in third and the Chargers (67.5)fourth. Vanessa Clerveaux (60 dash and 60 hurdles)and Victoria Voronko (800 meters and mile) weredouble winners for the Eagles, while GVSU got apair of wins from Sam Lockhart in the throws.

“It was a great meet from start to finish,” saidBaltes. “It’s a thing that track and field needs in theU.S. When you go to a basketball game, you leaveknowing if your team won or lost. A lot of trackmeets aren’t scored … but today we knew what hap-pened as a team and who came out on top.

“I think it’s a great thing for our sport, andhopefully we’ll get to continue doing it.”

- MR -

MSU’s Leah O’Connor races U-M’sShannon Osika in the mile. O’Connorwon in 4:40.41, a school and facilityrecord.

GVSU Winter Classic, Allendale

U-M, MSU Collide at Historic GVSU MeetBy Grant Lofdahl

The Spartans got big points fromDevantre Whitelow, who edgedMichigan’s Justin Clarke in the 60dash and placed second in the 200.

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Ifelt all eyes on me,but most of all mycoach’s, as I stepped

on the scale for collegecross country physicals. Ifelt self-conscious, like Ihad ruined this weigh-inafter a morning of eat-ing, eating, eating.Could my coach see it?How much had Igained?

***

I broke when I let thehunger take over. I had

tried to reduce the meal sizes and calories, to holdonto that discipline day-long for months on end.But this morning, this morning … I could not han-dle just that bowl of oatmeal and milk. Twenty min-utes later I threw a piece of bread into the toasterand stood there impatiently, waiting for the bread tofinally jump up. I pressed the knob early andslathered on peanut butter with gusto.

That was one of four pieces.

I ate a banana, maybe a granola bar or two, arice cake, whatever I could find in the house thatwas healthiest, the lowest in calories. In this mo-ment, in my zone, I tore down the kitchen as mybody screamed for release from the hunger.

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Even the music in my car on the way to physi-cals could not drown out, You should have waited.You should have counted those calories. You shouldhave more discipline. Now you’re going to gainweight. I could already predict there would be aweigh-in. How in the world would I pass that now?

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I had made so much progress within the lastyear. I recalled the mad joy pulsing through mybody when I stepped on the display scales at BedBath & Beyond. At the same time I felt ashamedthat anyone would see me, a runner, someone whoshould not even worry about weight, doing just that— weighing herself.

I had to wait until a young girl and her fathermoved out of the area before I could test the waters.Looking around, I pulled off my sandals, removedthe sweatshirt I wore despite the midsummer heatand stepped onto the scale.

“123.” I could not believe it. The last time Ihad been on a scale, “128” had flashed before myeyes — and that had been just a month ago at thedoctor’s office. I had done it. I had lost weight,even after all this time thinking that I ate too

much to be able to lose weight.

I had lost 20 pounds in a matter of months. Ihad actually done it.

I had nobody to celebrate with, no one to bragto. I felt too self-conscious to do that, as much as Iwanted to point my finger in everyone’s faces, to tellthem I had done it, at last I’d done it. I knew Icouldn’t, knew that was not what Rachael would do.

***

I stepped on the scale at physicals hours after mymorning gorge. I tried to suck in my stomach, but thenumbers revealed the truth. At 5’9”, I looked downwarily to see “123” mock me with its red, devilish glow.The number had given me reason to celebrate a monthago; now it brought fear and dread.

***

“Do you eat enough?” the physician had askedwhen I came into the office. It was just the two of usnow.

I looked at her, dumbfounded. Eat enough? Ihad just gorged on a breakfast fit for a king thismorning. I had no self-control now. What was shetalking about?

“Oh definitely.” I forced out a laugh as I sat onthe medical table, the scratchy placemat crunchingbeneath me as I shifted my position.

“Are other people in your family quite thin, too?”Thin? Me, thin? Hadn’t she just seen how much

I weighed?

“Yeah, I guess so,” I stammered.

“When was your last period?”

I froze. She, like other doctors, thought I wastoo thin, but that was only compared to averageAmerican women. I couldn’t be that skinny, sincethe “average” weight was still high for a woman, atleast against the athlete’s standard. I never measuredmyself against those figures. As a runner I had to bemuch lower.

I decided to tell the truth. “About a year ago.”

Part of it was pride. Look at what I can do, lookat how I can control my body’s own functions. But Iregretted it almost the moment the words escapedmy mouth. Would she make me gain weight?

The physician looked up from her clipboard.There was no way she would take this power, thisnew friend away from me. This was mine.

***

I ran a great cross country season but was plaguedwith tendon strains in both feet. I injured my kneeduring the indoor track season, then came back to runa 5K PR in outdoor track, only to lose momentumgoing into nationals. It was a constant battle with foodand training. How could I keep this up?

The next summer I adopted a raw-food diet tobring down the scale number further. But somethinginside me was fed up. I was plagued with a seem-ingly-insignificant knee injury that took away myentire sophomore cross country season and gave mea reason to look at the deeper situation at hand — Iwas dealing with an eating disorder.

I only say this, only voice my secret so that oth-ers may see and perhaps be able to recognize such ademon within themselves or others. I sympathizewith those who may dwell in anguish, in regret, inthis trap that gives runners the high of improvementat first, only to fall.

I speak up despite the embarrassment, despitethe shame and regret I feel because the more I do,the more stories I hear from others who were tooafraid to speak themselves. The demons cannot bereleased until the words are.

I find healing comes through sharing my story,no matter how ugly it may be, in the form of writ-ten words. I am looking back at my journey throughmy online blog at http://www.runninginsilence.com.I encourage others to read the experience to under-stand or learn about the emotional aspect of an eat-ing disorder, or if they already deal with one, to havesomeone to relate to in some way.

Since gaining an uncomfortable amount ofweight and working myself back into shape, I havenot run as fast (yet) but been able to hold solid 60-mile weeks all cross country season, a number Icould never have achieved at an unhealthy lowweight. I have found comfort and joy with myfriends and teammates, and success in more thanjust fast times.

I was lucky enough to join a college team with acoach who didn’t want the body I came in with, butthe one I have now, because college running is notabout being All-American, but developing ourselvesas people.

I urge the running community to be openabout this issue, to speak out, to find peace in theirbodies and joy in running for what it is in its mostraw form as I learn to find that in myself, too.

Rachael Steil is a junior sudent, track and cross country runner at Aquinas College.

- MR -

Rachael Steil

Beyond the Chip

Fall PhysicalsBy Rachael Steil

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Trivia: Where dofastest Americans

Ryan Hall(2:04:58) andDeena Kastor

(2:19:36) rankall-time globally in

the marathon?

LOG IN. Twomore seasons to goas I continue alook at traininglogs from my past(spring and sum-mer previously).

Winter is up next. I’ve selected Valentine’s Day, or theSunday of the week that VD falls in, to feature. Sincemy 1972 log has resurfaced, I will start with it. The restwill be from 1981 to 2012, with ‘84 and ‘02 inexplica-bly missing. You’ll note a gradual shift to cycling to-ward the end of the historical trip.

1972: VD, 6 miles in morn, 2 miles at noon and11.5 miles in the eve; total of 19.5 miles. Yep, I ranthree times that day, something I only did about fivetimes while attending Eastern Michigan University.

1981: Sunday, ran 48 minutes with Karen Blackford.Was recovering from a respiratory illness. Karen and Igot married in August ‘82. Among her many runningaccomplishments, she won the Detroit Free PressMarathon four times and ran in the first two U.S.Olympic Trials Marathons. She runs for fitness now.

1982: VD, one hour, 54 minutes run; 16 miles.

1983: Nothing. Fell in mud and hurt my left legbadly north of Grayling in September ‘82. I didn’trun again until July ‘83. Dang.

1985: VD, 70 minutes, lots of snow on the roads, 26°.I ran indoors at the University of Michigan on March5, the last time I’ve run inside. Would start a 2,012-dayrunning streak on Oct. 16. Total miles for year: 3,562.

1986: Sunday, 2 hours, 8 minutes, sub-6:45 pacealong Huron River Drive, 22°. Son Jeff was born onSept. 13 while I was away coaching Wayne StateUniversity at a cross country meet in Hillsdale.

1987: Sunday, 1 hour, 40 minutes with Dave Foley(former long-time editor of Michigan Runner) andex-EMU teammate Gary Reffitt in Cadillac, -5°!Tried cross-country skiing later, fell and bloodied mynose. Total miles for the year: 3,182.

1988: VD, 88 minutes with Bruce Harrison andDanny Murphy, 13.5 miles. Had a bout with gout inlate June. No idea what I did to incur it, but it’s beenan achy problem on/off for more than 25 years.

1989: Sunday, 81 minutes with Running Fit storesco-owner Steve Angerman on my “Elmo Loop.”Ann Arbor Track Club co-founder Elmo Moraleslived on the loop, west of town in the hilly country-side. Total miles for the year: 2,809.

1990: VD, in Sidney, Ohio, 40 minutes with SteveAngerman. 33° and raining, everything ice-coveredand slick — the worst possible conditions for a run.

1991: Sunday, 73 minutes through bucolic BartonHills on the north shore above the Huron River inAnn Arbor. Total miles for the year: 1,740.

1992: Sunday, 9-mile prediction run put on by theToledo Road Runners Club. Took me 66 minutesand I was far from winning based on the time I pre-dicted. I turned 40 on Oct. 27.

1993: VD, 67 minutes by Crossroads Village inFlint. Ran a good 73:43 at the 11-mile PicturedRocks Road Race in Munising in June, one of mytop-five favorite races in Michigan. The course eatsyou up with mammoth hills.

1994: Sunday, at the TRRC prediction run, 71 min-utes. 50°. On Jan. 19 it was -10°, -7° the day before.Total miles for the year: 2,111.

1995: VD, nothing. No running after Jan. 6 all year.Left foot went sore, later diagnosed as arthritis.

1996: Sunday, 90 minutes, 10°, longest run since De-cember ’94. Was part of large group measurement ofthe Atlanta Olympic Marathon course on May 26.

1997: VD, 42 minutes, 28°, snowing. Missed a lot oftime due to my arthritic foot. Started cycling as an al-ternative in summer. Total miles for the year: 1,100.

1998: Sunday, 54 minutes followed by 26 miles onthe bike, where I had two flats. In August, hit a dogwhile going 20 mph on my bike. I flipped over thehandlebars, landing on my lower back on the con-crete road and cracked my helmet.

1999: VD, 46 minutes slow, low 20°s. No cyclingmiles for the year.

2000: VD, nothing. Arthritic foot went sour after aNew Year’s Day run at the Holdridge Lakes moun-tain bike trails east of Holly. Only about 300 milesrunning for the year, but did notch a 5:30 100-mile“century” bike ride in August.

2001: Sunday, 45 minutes, 21°. Longest run since1999. Ran eight months, cycled four months for year.Son Jeff started running track and cross country at AnnArbor Pioneer High School, and competed in theLower Peninsula state cross meet in November.

2003: VD, 38 minutes, 20°. Covered 415 miles run-ning and 5,175 cycling for the year. Jeff ran 15:31and finished 11th at the Division 1 state cross meetNov. 1 to earn all-state honors.

2004: VD, 27 minutes, 23°, then 30 minutes on thebike stand (midst of 26 straight days of running/cy-cling on the same day). Start of nearly a six-year streakof not missing a day of running or cycling. My last yearrunning more than 1,000 miles (1,127).

2005: VD, 50 minutes in Seven Lakes State Park be-

tween Holly and Fenton, on trails that were mostlyice-covered, picking my way along the edge, 40°.Cycle miles for the year: 6,611.

2006: VD, 28 miles at 17.9 mph, mid 30°s, windy.Solid 88-mile Superiorfest bike race in Marquette inJune, where I averaged 23.8 mph, finishing in the packsprint. Run miles for the year: 645, bike miles: 7,439.

2007: VD, 35 minutes on the bike stand (15°, snowyroads), watching music DVDs while on the stand. Runmiles for the year: 243, bike miles: 8,453. Celebrated40 years as a runner in September with a 31-minuterun through a nearby nature sanctuary in Fenton.

2008: VD, 26.5 miles at 17.2 mph, 32° and stiff southwind. Wind direction is more critical and a greater en-ergy drain on the bike than with running. Run milesfor the year: 35(!), bike miles: 9,180 (an average ofmore than 25 miles a day). Satisfying Black Bear 100-mile bike race with buds Rob Selley and Tony Hers-berger (both unfortunately crashed early in the race) at23 mph in hot and humid late July.

2009: Sunday, 25 miles at 16.6 mph, 27° and north-west wind. Also ran 1 mile. Run and cycle streak endedat 2,172 consecutive days in December due to gout ina knee. Run miles for the year: 92, bike miles: 8,505.

2010: VD, 30 minutes on the bike stand. Gout boutfrom April 1-6, OUCH. One Helluva Ride 100-milein July, averaged 21.1 mph. The Assenmacher 100-milefrom Swartz Creek in August, averaged 20 mph, 89°.Run miles for year: 0, bike miles: 8,984.

2011: VD, 24.5 miles at 15.9 mph. Very strongnorthwest wind, 36°. The average temperature forJanuary through March was 33°. Crashed and brokecollarbone badly during a race in Frankenmuth inlate May. That remains my last race to date. Bikemiles for the year: 8,711.

2012: Sunday, 30.5 miles at 16.4 mph, 29°. Mildwinter yielded PR monthly totals for Januarythrough March. Got in some pretty rides in theVanderbilt, Gaylord and Boyne Falls area in sum-mer, topped by another (annual thing past half-dozen years) beautiful 37.5-mile ride in CopperHarbor in mid-September. Set new annual bike PRwith 9,185 miles, zero run miles for the year.

It was tempting to pick crummy weather days toshare from each year since winter presents challengesunique from the other seasons, but decided not to. I’verun in anything and everything Michigan winters canthrow at us; if you can imagine it, I’ve run in it. I cannow laugh at some of the conditions I set off in or gotcaught in. I’ve run on a treadmill only once for a stresstest. Sometimes I’ve cursed my decision to run (andcycle) where or when I did, but I’ve never regretted itafterwards. Ever.

Answer: Kastor has the 10th fastest marathon among women and Hall checks in

with the 18th best men’s time

- MR -.

Running Shorts with Scott Hubbard

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Michigan run-ner RileyMcLincha en-

joys doing things otherpeople rarely or nevertry. Completing thesefeats gives him satisfac-tion.

McLincha’s first ef-forts involved dribblingand juggling three bas-ketballs while he ran. Hehas “drubbled” countlessraces, including Chicagoand Boston marathons.

In 2005, he em-barked on a four-yearadventure with his trustypal, Swiftee, a 9½-footkayak. Together they navigated the major rivers ofthe Saginaw River Valley, the largest drainage basinin Michigan, paddling hundreds of miles of theFlint, Shiawassee, Tittabawassee, Cass and Saginawrivers. Getting to and from entry and exit pointswith Swiftee required running and biking manymore miles on the journey.

McLincha’s latest triumph was, well, somethingthat’s never been done before, except, perhaps, byGreat Lakes fur traders centuries ago. He called it“Horseshoe-to-Horseshoe.”

“It was the greatest adventure of my life,” hesaid.

H-to-H involved 1,400 miles of “runyaking,” aterm, like “drubbling,” that McLincha coined. Hiskayaking and running quest took 57 days over fouryears. “To be honest,” he said, “it was 1,389 totalmiles: 691 in the kayak and 698 running. Using abicycle was against the rules I set for myself. Also, nowalking was allowed. And it was done solo.”

He began at Horseshoe Lake near Oxford, theheadwaters of the south branch of the Flint River,and ended at the Horseshoe Falls in Niagara.

“The idea,” said McLincha, “came to me in thesummer of 2008, when I was still kayaking the Cass,the final river of the Saginaw Valley.”

Acting on his brainstorm, he and Swiftee droveto Lake Huron for a test run. “I wasn’t sure paddlingthe Great Lakes was feasible in a 9½-foot kayak,” heremembered. Swiftee convinced him it was. “I cameaway thinking it was possible if I watched weathercarefully.”

McLincha set off the next spring. The first 39days were day trips. Alternately, he would drive todrop off Swiftee, then drive ahead to leave the van.He’d run back (no walking!) and begin kayaking —runyaking. “When time became an issue, I began

doing two-day trips,” he remembered. “Nine timesfrom Days 40 to 57, I did overnights.”

Throughout the journey, “I runyaked only dur-ing the week, never on weekends. I wanted timeswhen the fewest boaters were on the water. I triedmy best to start early in the morning and be off thewater by dark.” For the most part, that plan worked.“Twice it was dark when I stopped paddling.” But,he went on, “Sometimes I ran in the dark of themorning or evening.”

His only companion was Swiftee, as per hisrules. “I bought Swiftee on Black Friday in 2004 be-cause he was the cheapest kayak,” said McLincha.“The price was $185, half off. I never planned to usehim on the Great Lakes.

“By the second year, he was leaking. I used aglue gun and a lot of duct tape on him over theyears.”

The pair almost packed it in on Horseshoe-to-Horseshoe Day 19. “I was at Grindstone City,at the tip of the Thumb,” said McClincha. “Awhitecap capsized Swiftee. It was spring and thewater was very cold. I worked hard to get to abreakwater and get Swiftee out of the water. I wasnumb from the cold. But we carried on.”

They endured two serious storms and “manytimes when the winds were not in our favor,” hecontinued. “I battled a few whitecaps on theGreat Lakes. If I saw whitecaps beforehand, Iwould wait a few hours before launching. Myprevious experiences made the rivers a piece ofcake compared to the Great Lakes.”

Paddling Michigan rivers and their currentswas “no problem.” The St. Clair River, whereLake Huron waters funnel into a narrow strait,was “the most treacherous current I encountered,below the Blue Water Bridge. There are rapidsthere.”

Once, a boater onLake St. Clair “whippedby me, almost causingme to capsize. But wavescreated by pleasure craftusually weren’t a prob-lem. If close, most werecourteous and slowed toa no-wake speed.”

Another time, “in theDetroit River, I was inCanadian waters andhad to get to the Ameri-can side. Two freighterswere going different di-rections. Rather thanwaiting for both to pass,I played Frogger: waitedfor one to pass, paddledto the middle (of the

river), then waited for the second one to pass.

“One of the biggest problems was during yearthree, finding entry and exit points on Ontario’sLake Erie shoreline. There are about 200 miles of50- to 80-foot bluffs. Because of erosion, roads wereusually one or two miles from the shore.

“Climbing an iron stairway one time, carryingSwiftee, I lost balance and fell to the beach. I wasdazed and worried I had a concussion.

“One night I had to climb the bluff using arope. I left Swiftee on the beach overnight. Therewas just no way of getting him to the top.

Horseshoe-to-Horseshoe: Best Adventure YetBy Ron Marinucci

Riley McLincha holds Swifty at NiagaraFalls.

Photo courtesy of Riley McLincha

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“Had I known about the bluffs two years ear-lier, I might not have attempted the trek. But bythen I was more than halfway to Horseshoe Falls, soI persevered.

“Near Point Pelee, I had to portage. The onlyplace I could find to re-enter was where waves werecrashing into rocks. I was close to aborting when Isaw two waves far enough apart that I leapt into thekayak and started paddling like crazy. We made itbefore the next wave hit.

“Another time, a wave caught Swiftee broadsideand we surfed the wave for some distance. It wasNovember and the water would have been frigid ifwe’d wiped out.”

Each trip between the U.S. and Canada re-quired a customs inspection. “I made 30 bordercrossings and was waved through every time,” saidMcLincha. Swiftee rode with him in his minivan.“When inspectors asked me the purpose of my trip,I told them, ‘To kayak.’ They could see my arm rest-ing on the kayak. Most were amused and askedmore questions.

“I met many people along the way. Most I justtold I was kayaking from Michigan to Niagara. Allwere impressed. I didn’t need to go into the runningside of the story.”

McLincha stuck by his rules steadfastly. “Thiswas a solo venture,” he stressed. “I did meet some-one online who was following my blog. He lived by

the Welland Canal. I stayed a couple nights at hisplace and he met me a couple times when I landed.He even tried to help me carry Swiftee to my vanand I had to remind him about my anal rules.

“My wife joined me on our last trip, but sheknew my rules. Still, I was glad she was there when Igot to the Falls. That made it much better than hav-ing a lone finish among all strangers.”

Reaching Horseshoe Falls was memorable.“What a fiasco,” McLincha said. “The Niagara ParkPolice stopped me about half a mile from the falls,thinking the worst, of course. Fortunately, a parkemployee who I’d called a few days before showedup and told them my story. Once he’d assured themI wasn’t suicidal, they let me pass.

“I had a friend who died in January from ALS,”McLincha said, looking back on his H-to-H adven-ture. “Like me, he packed a lot into his 60 years. Hecould easily have said, ‘Life’s not fair.’ But instead hesaid, ‘It’s not the years in your life; it’s the life inyour years.’ With this adventure complete I cannever say, ‘Life wasn’t fair.’”

McLincha plans to write a book about his run-yaking quest. “I don’t care if it gets published,” hesaid. “My five grandchildren are my audience. I tellthe story as if I am talking to them.

“I hope the uniqueness stands out,” he said.

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Winter Blast, 5K, Grandville - February 16St. Patrick’s Day Races, 5K, Bay City - March 17Martian Invasion Meteor 10K, Dearborn - April 13

Fifth Third River Bank Run 25K, Grand Rapids - May 12Dexter Ann Arbor Half Marathon, Ann Arbor - June 2Brian Diemer Amerikam 5K, Cutlerville - June 8

Plymouth YMCA Father's Day 10K, Plymouth - June 16Volkslaufe 20K, Frankenmuth - July 4

Crim Festival of Races, 10 Mile, Flint - August 24

Cadillac Festival of Races, 10K, Cadillac - August 31Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon - October 20

Great Turtle Half Marathon, Mackinac Island - October 26

2013 Michigan Runner Race Series

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John Cameron transitions inthe 2012 Ann Arbor Triathlon.



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Fri, 3/1/13 USA Indoor Combined Events Championships Albuquerque, NMSat, 3/2/13 Hospice Holiday 5KRun/Walk & Kids Sprint 5KR/W, kids run Brooklyn (517) 592-3030 sacredtouchbrooklyn.comSat, 3/2/13 Livonia Park Run 5KR Livonia (734) 642-6664 parkrun.com

Sat, 3/2/13 Milan Spring Jail Break 5K 5KR/W Milan (734) 439-1501 signmeup.comSat, 3/2/13 PR Fitness Group Run 6-20MR Ann Arbor (313) 815-4513 prfitnessa2.comSat, 3/2/13 Reese Winter Road Race Series 10KR, 5KR/W Reese (989) 529-7904 www.barc-mi.com

Sat, 3/2/13 The Barren Dash 5KR/W, 1MR Sidney (616) 754-9315 www.eightcap.orgSat, 3/2/13 The Sasquatch 5K XCski, relay East Grand Rapids (616) 261-9706 www.stridersrun.comSat, 3/2/13 Toge’ Go Boge’ 5K 5KR/W Ovid [email protected] runningfoundation.com

Sat, 3/2/13 USA 50 Mile Trail Championships 50MR Rocksprings, TX usatf.orgSat, 3/2/13 USA Indoor Track & Field Championships track & field meet Albuquerque, NM usatf.orgSat, 3/2/13 Winter Series 5K 10MR, 5MR Mt. Pleasant (989) 772-0323 mtpleasantstriders.com

Sun, 3/3/13 Arnold 5K Pump and Run 5KR, Weight Lifting Columbus, OH (740) 587-0376 arnoldsportsfestival.comSun, 3/3/13 Chilly Half Marathon and Frosty 5K 13.1 MR/W, 5KR Burlington, ON (905) 639-8053 www.vrpro.caSun, 3/3/13 Fight for Air Climb Detroit 70 or 45 floors Detroit (248) 784-2018 ClimbDetroit.org

Sun, 3/3/13 USA 50 km Championships 50KR Lloyd Harbor, NY usatf.orgTue, 3/5/13 Hansons Group Run - Tuesdays Grosse Pointe (248) 693-9900 hansons-running.comThu, 3/7/13 501 Group Run 6MR, 5MR, 4MR, 3MR Ann Arbor (734) 657-0214 runningfit501.com

Thu, 3/7/13 Hansons Beginners Walk/Run training Lake Orion (248) 693-9900 hansons-running.comThu, 3/7/13 Hansons Tempo Run Royal Oak (248) 616-9665) hansons-running.comThu, 3/7/13 NCAA Div. II Indoor Track & Field Championships track and field Birmingham, AL ncaasports.com

Fri, 3/8/13 NCAA Div. I Indoor Track & Field Championships track and field Fayetteville, AK (800) 982-4647 ncaasports.comFri, 3/8/13 NCAA Div. III Indoor Track & Field Championships track and field Naperville, IL (507) 646-3749 ncaasports.comSat, 3/9/13 Black River Public School Rat Race 5K Run/Walk 5KR/W, kids run Holland (616) 355-0055 blackriverpublicschool.org

Sat, 3/9/13 Dances with Dirt - Green Swamp 50M, 50K, 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K Dade City, FL (734) 929-9027 danceswithdirt.comSat, 3/9/13 Life Time Fitness Indoor Triathlon tri: 10minS/ 30minB/ 20minR Canton (586) 532-1300 indoortri.comSat, 3/9/13 Livonia Park Run 5KR Livonia (734) 642-6664 parkrun.com

Sat, 3/9/13 Lucky Leprechaun 5KR/W Utica (586) 295-1532Sat, 3/9/13 PR Fitness Group Run 6-20MR Ann Arbor (313) 815-4513 prfitnessa2.comSat, 3/9/13 Robinette Orchard Fun Run 8MR, 4MR Grand Rapids (616) 791-0558 grandrapidsrunningclub.org

Sat, 3/9/13 Shillelagh Four Mile 4 MR/W, kids run Flushing (810) 487-0954 gaultracemanagement.comSat, 3/9/13 Spring Forward 5K and Kids’ Fun Run 5KR/W, 1MFR Petoskey (231) 838-9360 petoskeyschools.orgSat, 3/9/13 USA 15 km Championships Jacksonville, FL usatf.org

Sat, 3/9/13 USATF National Youth Indoor T & F Championships Prince George’s County, MD usatf.orgSun, 3/10/13 Shamrocks and Shenanigans 5KR/W, kids’ run Ann Arbor (734) 969-9027 runshamrocks.comSun, 3/10/13 St. Patrick’s Parade Corktown Race 5KR/W Detroit (248) 354-1177 corktownrace.com

Tue, 3/12/13 Hansons Group Run - Tuesdays Grosse Pointe (248) 693-9900 hansons-running.comThu, 3/14/13 501 Running Club Group Run 6MR, 5MR, 4MR, 3MR Ann Arbor (734) 657-0214 runningfit501.com

Annual Event Calendar 2013

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Thu, 3/14/13 Hansons Beginners Walk/Run training Lake Orion (248) 693-9900 hansons-running.comThu, 3/14/13 Hansons Tempo Run Royal Oak (248) 616-9665 hansons-running.comThu, 3/14/13 St. Patty’s Pacer 5K 5KR/W Holland (616) 392-2282 gazellesports.com

Fri, 3/15/13 Dexter’s F3.1 Tornado Run/Walk 5KR Dexter (734) 474-0584 jazzrunning.comSat, 3/16/13 Bill Roney Memorial 5K 5KR, 1M kids run Utica (248) 693-9900 hansons-running.comSat, 3/16/13 Clare Irish Festival Run/Walk 10KR, 5KR, 2MR/W Clare (989) 205-4133 mtpleasantstriders.com

Sat, 3/16/13 Fifth Third Bank Leapin’ Leprechaun 5K 5KR/W Traverse City (231) -947-4230 cherryfestival.orgSat, 3/16/13 Fitness Expo Expo Bay City (989) 274-9495 www.active.comSat, 3/16/13 Life Time Fitness Indoor Triathlon tri: 10minS/ 30minB/ 20minR Commerce Township (586) 532-1300 indoortri.com

Sat, 3/16/13 Livonia Park Run 5KR Livonia (734) 642-6664 parkrun.comSat, 3/16/13 Lucky Dash 3MR Royal Oak (734) 845-7559 luckydash.comSat, 3/16/13 MSU Tower Guard Shamrock 5K 5KR/W East Lansing (810) 569-3126 runningfoundation.com

Sat, 3/16/13 PR Fitness Group Run 6-20MR Ann Arbor (313) 815-4513 prfitnessa2.comSat, 3/16/13 Riverside Trail Run 10MR, 10KR Grand Haven [email protected] raceit.comSat, 3/16/13 Run for the Gold 5KR/W, kids run Pinckney (315) 879-1478 runningfoundation.com

Sat, 3/16/13 Running with the Leprechauns 5KR/W Alpena (989) 354-2378 [email protected] Sat, 3/16/13 Spectrum Health Irish Jig 5k 5KR East Grand Rapids (616) 391-4544 spectrumhealth.org/IrishJigSat, 3/16/13 St. Patrick’s Day Blue Lake Fire Department 5K 5KR/W Blue Lake Twp. (231) 894-9693 bluelakefire.org

Sat, 3/16/13 St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Races kids runs Bay City (989) 415-5593 barc-mi.comSat, 3/16/13 The Yeti Run Down 5KR/W Parma (517) 841-8200 runningoundation.comSat, 3/16/13 YMCA Leprechaun Loop 10KR, 5KR, 2KW Port Huron (810) 987-6400 bluewaterymca.com/runs

Sun, 3/17/13 Sham Rock ‘n’ Roll Run 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MFR Plymouth (248) 345-6168 shamrocknrollrun.comSun, 3/17/13 St. Patrick’s Day Pot O’ Gold Shuffle 4 MR/W, kids run Flint (810) 233-8851 potofgoldrun.com Sun, 3/17/13 St. Patrick’s Day Races 5KR/W Bay City (989) 415-5593 barc-mi.com

Tue, 3/19/13 Hansons Group Run Grosse Pointe (248) 693-9900 hansons-running.comWed, 3/20/13 Hunter’s Ale 5K Fun Run 5KR Mt. Pleasant (989) 772-0323 mtpleasantstriders.comThu, 3/21/13 501 Running Club Group Run 6MR, 5MR, 4MR, 3MR Ann Arbor (734) 657-0214 runningfit501.com

Thu, 3/21/13 Hansons Beginners Walk/Run training Lake Orion (248) 693-9900 hansons-running.comThu, 3/21/13 Hansons Tempo Run Royal Oak (248) 616-9665 hansons-running.comFri, 3/22/13 USA Masters Indoor Track & Field Championships track & field meet Landover, MD (703) 481-3530 usatf.org

Sat, 3/23/13 501 Running Club Group Run 6MR, 5MR, 4MR, 3MR Ann Arbor (734) 657-0214 runningfit501.comSat, 3/23/13 Bring In Spring 5KR/W, 1/2MFR Homer (517) 206-1459 [email protected] Sat, 3/23/13 Eagle 10K and 5K 10KR, 5KR/W Hudsonville (616) 893-5830 classicrace.com

Sat, 3/23/13 Kal-Haven Trail Run 33.6 MR , 2 or 3-6 person relay Kalamazoo (269) 375-5316 kalhaventrailrun.wordpress.com Sat, 3/23/13 Kent City Ridge Run 15KR, 5KR/W Kent City (616) 678-4210 greatlakeschampionchip.comSat, 3/23/13 Life Time Fitness Indoor Triathlon tri: 10minS/ 30minB/ 20minR Novi (586) 532-1300 indoortri.com

Sat, 3/23/13 Livonia Park Run 5KR Livonia (734) 642-6664 parkrun.comSat, 3/23/13 Mud-Dogs Half Marathon / 10K 13.1MR, 10KR, 5KR Mt. Pleasant (989) 317-5889 michiganhalfseries.comSat, 3/23/13 No Frills, All Thrills, Trail Run i8KR, 4KR Brighton (989) 634-5976 nofrillsallthrillsrace.com

Sat, 3/23/13 Passion for Life 5K and 5 Mile 5MR, 5KR/W Walled Lake (248) 974-4656 passion-for-life.orgSat, 3/23/13 PR Fitness Group Run 6-20MR Ann Arbor (313) 815-4513 prfitnessa2.comSat, 3/23/13 Ronald McDonald Run for the House 5KR/W, kids run Lansing (517) 485-9303 www.lovethehouse.org

Sat, 3/23/13 Running for Hope 5KR/W, kids run Belmont (616) 822- 2427 michianatiming.comSat, 3/23/13 The Shamrock 5KR/W Kalamazoo (269) 381-4600 hackettcc.org/shamrock_runSat, 3/23/13 Vertigo 5K Run/Walk 5KR/W Zeeland (616) 218-2423 [email protected]

Sat, 3/23/13 West Michigan Navy Seal Fitness Challenge 500mS/ Push/Pull/SitUps/ 1.5MR Kentwood facebook.com/navysealchallenge/Sun, 3/24/13 Ambulance Chase 5K Run/Walk 5KR/W East Lansing (218) 590-5915 runningfoundation.comSun, 3/24/13 Around the Bay 30K 30KR, 5K, 2 & 3 person relays Hamilton, ON (905) 574-8982 aroundthebayroadrace.com

Sun, 3/24/13 Bunny Hop 5K 5KR/W Farmington Hills [email protected] runningfoundation.comSun, 3/24/13 Easter Egg Hunt and Fun Run 1MR, 1/2MR Portage (269) 353-3577 kalamazooarearunners.comSun, 3/24/13 IronMAC Indoor Triathlon Tri: 20 minutes each S/B/R East Lansing (517) 364-8888 ironmactriathlon.com

Sun, 3/24/13 Rock CF Rivers Half Marathon & 5K 13.1MR, 5KR/W, relay Grosse Ile (734) 341-5867 outruncf.comSun, 3/24/13 Run du Nain Rouge 5KR Detroit (248) 766-6485 marchedunainrouge.comMon, 3/25/13 Rochester Hills Indoor Triathlon tri: 10minS/ 30minB/ 20minR Rochester Hills (586) 532-1300 indoortri.com

Tue, 3/26/13 Fallasburg Park Trail 5 Mile Fun Run 5MR, 1.5MR Lowell (616) 949-0569 grandrapidsrunningclub.orgTue, 3/26/13 Hansons Group Run Grosse Pointe (248) 693-9900 hansons-running.comThu, 3/28/13 501 Running Club Group Run 6MR, 5MR, 4MR, 3MR Ann Arbor (734) 657-0214 runningfit501.comThu, 3/28/13 Hansons Beginners Walk/Run training Lake Orion (248) 693-9900 hansons-running.com



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Thu, 3/28/13 Hansons Tempo Run Royal Oak (248) 616-9665 hansons-running.comSat, 3/30/13 501 Running Club Group Run 6MR, 5MR, 4MR, 3MR Ann Arbor (734) 657-0214 runningfit501.comSat, 3/30/13 April Fools’ Run / Walk 5K 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MR Clarkston (248) 891-6571 highfiveracees.com

Sat, 3/30/13 Flushing Township 1/2 Marathon & 5k Run/Walk 13.1 MR, 5KR/W Flushing (810) 487-0954 gaultracemanagement.comSat, 3/30/13 Irondog 5K Run/Walk 5KR/W East Lansing (517) 719-5983 [email protected], 3/30/13 Livonia Park Run 5KR Livonia (734) 642-6664 parkrun.com

Sat, 3/30/13 PR Fitness Group Run 6-20MR Ann Arbor (313) 815-4513 prfitnessa2.comMon, 4/1/13 April Fools Day Twinkie Run 5KR Ann Arbor (734) 747-6952 aatrackclub.orgMon, 4/1/13 KAR Free Member 5K Fun Run 5KR Kalamazoo (269) 760-1700 kalamazooarearunners.org

Tue, 4/2/13 Hansons Group Run Grosse Pointe (248) 693-9900 hansons-running.comThu, 4/4/13 501 Running Club Group Run 6MR, 5MR, 4MR, 3MR Ann Arbor (734) 657-0214 runningfit501.comThu, 4/4/13 Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run Royal Oak (248) 616-9665 hansons-running.com

Sat, 4/6/13 501 Running Club Group Run 6MR, 5MR, 4MR, 3MR Ann Arbor (734) 657-0214 runningfit501.comSat, 4/6/13 Dirty Bird Mud Run 8KR, teams Dowagiac (269) 792-1000 dirtybird.swmich.eduSat, 4/6/13 Gail Easter Memorial 5K/10K 10KR, 5KR, 1MW Allendale (616) 633-2970 snapregistration.com

Sat, 4/6/13 Kappa Delta Shamrock 5K 5KR/W East Lansing (248) 739-9029 runningfoundation.comSat, 4/6/13 Livonia Park Run 5KR Livonia (734) 642-6664 parkrun.comSat, 4/6/13 MSU AMA 5K Race 5KR East Lansing runningfoundation.com

Sat, 4/6/13 Pathfinder 5K Lansing (517) 702-0226 runningfoundation.com-Sat, 4/6/13 PR Fitness Group Run 6-20MR Ann Arbor (313) 815-4513 prfitnessa2.comSat, 4/6/13 Prediction Run 2M, 4M Prediction Fun Run Grand Rapids (616) 855-1765 grandrapidsrunningclub.org

Sat, 4/6/13 Rear Saver 5K/8K 8KR, 5KR/W Detroit (248) 663-3434 rearsaverun.orgSat, 4/6/13 Run for Reading 5KR/W, kids run Lansing (517) 321-4014 www.dtdl.orgSat, 4/6/13 Sarett Spring Stampede 5KR/W, 1M kids run Benton Harbor (269) 930-0860 sarett.com

Sat, 4/6/13 Winter Series 5K 10MR, 5MR Mt Pleasant (989) 772-0323 mtpleasantstriders.comSun, 4/7/13 Get Chitt Done 5K 5KR/W East Lansing (517) 353-9189 [email protected] Sun, 4/7/13 Hoofin’ It for Horses 5K 5KR/W East Lansing (517) 353-1748 [email protected]

Sun, 4/7/13 Mountain Man Trail Run and Hike 5MR, 2MW Lake Orion (248) 320-9102 stayintheshade.orgSun, 4/7/13 Tri Season Kick Off expo Ann Arbor (734) 969-9027 runningfit.comTue, 4/9/13 Hansons Group Run Grosse Pointe (248) 693-9900 hansons-running.com

Thu, 4/11/13 501 Running Club Group Run 6MR, 5MR, 4MR, 3MR Ann Arbor (734) 657-0214 runningfit501.comThu, 4/11/13 Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run Royal Oak (248) 616-9665 hansons-running.comSat, 4/13/13 501 Running Club Group Run 6MR, 5MR, 4MR, 3MR Ann Arbor (734) 657-0214 runningfit501.com

Sat, 4/13/13 Bangor Schools Achieve Your Dream 5KR, 2MW Bay City (989) 684-8121 barc-mi.comSat, 4/13/13 Bellevue Prom 5K 5KR Bellevue (269) 7863-9580 [email protected], 4/13/13 Chocolate Milk Martian Invasion of Races 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K, 5K, kids run Dearborn (734) 929-9027 martianmarathon.com

Sat, 4/13/13 Dart for the Arts 10KR, 5KR/W Elkhart, IN (574) 293-1683 stonesouppromotions.comSat, 4/13/13 Gazelle Girl Half Marathon 13.1MR, 5KR Grand Rapids (616) 940-9888 gazellesports.comSat, 4/13/13 Healthy Hustle 5K 5KR East Lansing [email protected] runningfoundation.com

Sat, 4/13/13 Lake Michigan College Spring Training Run 10KR, 5KR/W Benton Harbor (269) 927-8100 lakemichigancollege.edu/raceSat, 4/13/13 Lamont River Run 5KR/W, kids run Coopersville (616) 677-6056 lamontcs.org/riverrun.cfmSat, 4/13/13 Livonia Park Run 5KR Livonia (734) 642-6664 parkrun.com

Sat, 4/13/13 Michigan Miles for Mike 5KR/W, 1MR, Kids Run Coldwater (734) 846-5198 michiganmilesformike.comSat, 4/13/13 Midland Young Life 5K Race 5KR/W Midland (989) 513-3964 midlandyl.younglife.orgSat, 4/13/13 Orthopaedic Rehab 8K/5K Run and 5K Walk 8KR, 5KR/W Jackson (517) 782-2071 www.orsmi.com

Sat, 4/13/13 Out for Blood 5K / Duathlon 5KR/W, 20KB Mt. Pleasant (989) 859-0869 [email protected] Sat, 4/13/13 PR Fitness Group Run 6-20MR Ann Arbor (313) 815-4513 prfitnessa2.comSat, 4/13/13 Tax Trot 15KR, 10KR, 5KR/W Flushing (810) 487-0954 riverbendstriders.com

Sat, 4/13/13 The Wheel Run 10K, 5K, 1MR/W/Wheel Allendale (616) 481-9277 alternativesinmotion.org/wheelrun/Sat, 4/13/13 Town Crier 5K & 10K 10KR, 5KR/W, kids’ run Saugatuck (616) 848-9313 saugatuckdouglas.com/towncrier/Sat, 4/13/13 Troy Indoor Triathlon tri: 10minS/30minB/20minR Troy (586) 532-1300, x126319 indoortri.com

Sat, 4/13/13 Walker Pump & Run Weight lifting / 5KR Walker (616) 735-6286 walkericeandfitness.comSun, 4/14/13 Big House / Big Heart 5K - CANCELLEDSun, 4/14/13 Dooby Du Duathlon 2MR/ 6.5MB/ 2MR/ 6.5MB/ 2MR Toledo/ Berkey, OH (419) 829-2398 eliteendeavors.com

Sun, 4/14/13 Go the Extra Mile for Covenant Kids 13.1MR/Handcycle, 5KR/W, 1MR Saginaw (877) 300-1392 tritofinish.comSun, 4/14/13 Iola Trail Run 15KR, 5KR, Iola, WI (715) 701-0360 greatlakesendurance.comSun, 4/14/13 MSUFCU Race for the Place 5K 5KR/W East Lansing (517) 333-2254 msufcu.org

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Annual Event Calendar 2013Sun, 4/14/13 Romero Run 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MR Ann Arbor [email protected] romero-run.comSun, 4/14/13 SMOC Orienteering Meet orienteering Dexter (734) 662-1000 michigano.orgTue, 4/16/13 Hansons Group Run Grosse Pointe (248) 693-9900 hansons-running.com

Thu, 4/18/13 501 Running Club Group Run 6MR, 5MR, 4MR, 3MR Ann Arbor (734) 657-0214 runningfit501.comThu, 4/18/13 Gazelle Sports Green Day 8K 6KFR Grand Rapids (616) 940-9888 gazellesports.comThu, 4/18/13 Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run Royal Oak (248) 616-9665 hansons-running.com

Fri, 4/19/13 M.M.T.C. Master’s Mile 1MR Bridgeport (810) 938-1261 [email protected] Sat, 4/20/13 501 Running Club Group Run 6MR, 5MR, 4MR, 3MR Ann Arbor (734) 657-0214 runningfit501.comSat, 4/20/13 Achillies 5K 5KR/W Grand Rapids (616) 949-0860 schmohz.com/5k

Sat, 4/20/13 April Showers Relays track & field Dexter (734) 649-2091 a2racemanagement.comSat, 4/20/13 Cabin Fever 5K 5KR/W, 1MFR, kids runs Sault Ste. Marie (906) 322-6314 lssulakers.comSat, 4/20/13 Cadillac Young Life Spring Thaw 5K 5KR/W Lake City (231) 342-5357 runningfoundation.com

Sat, 4/20/13 Consumers Sunburst Run 5KR/W, 1MW Kalamazoo (269) 216-5224 consumerssunburst.orgSat, 4/20/13 Downriver Dash 5KR/W, kids run Taylor (734) 785-7705 guidance-center.org/events/downriver-dash-5kSat, 4/20/13 Eagle by the Bay 5K Run & Walk 5KR/W Essexville (989) 233-8729 baycitykiwanis.wordpress.com

Sat, 4/20/13 Earth Day 5K Trail Run 5KR, kids run Kalamazoo (269) 381-1574 naturecenter.orgSat, 4/20/13 Eastern Ottawa Young Life 5K and Fun Run 5KR/W, kids run Hudsonville (616) 292-6517 eo.younglife.orgSat, 4/20/13 Family 5K for 4A Run/Walk 5KR/W, kids run Lansing (517) 471-7270 runningfoundation.com

Sat, 4/20/13 Great Lakes Loons Pennant Race 5KR/W, 1MFR, kids run Midland (989) 832-7937 mymcc.org/news/73-pennant-raceSat, 4/20/13 Interact 5K Run/Walk 5K R/W Howell (517) 230-3172 active.comSat, 4/20/13 Katty Shack 5K & 1 Mile 5KR/W, 1MR/W Grand Haven (616) 899-5482 kattyshackrace.webs.com

Sat, 4/20/13 Lansing Marathon 5KR/W, kids run Lansing (517) 303-6173 lansingmarathon.comSat, 4/20/13 Livonia Park Run 5KR Livonia (734) 642-6664 parkrun.comSat, 4/20/13 Marquette County YMCA Run-Walk 10MR, 10KR, 5KR, kids runs Marquette (906) 227-9622 ymcamqt.orghalf page horizontal template_half page horizontal 2/12/13 3:11 PM Page 1



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Sat, 4/20/13 Mountaineer Pi Run/Walk 5KR/W Byron Center (616) 878-9472 zionchristian.net/athletics/mountaineer-pi-runSat, 4/20/13 Norway Spring Classic 10KR, 5KR, 2 MR/W, 8MB Norway (906) 774-8071 norwaymi.comSat, 4/20/13 OEC Eco Trail Race and Family Fun Run 8KR, 4KR, 1KFR Dowling (269) 721-8161 active.com

Sat, 4/20/13 Officer Eric Zapata Memorial 5K 5KR/W Kalamazoo (269) 381-4600 ezmemorialrun.orgSat, 4/20/13 Oshtemo Sunburst 5KR/W Oshtemo (269) 216-5224 oshtemo.orgSat, 4/20/13 PR Fitness Group Run 6-20MR Ann Arbor (313) 815-4513 prfitnessa2.com

Sat, 4/20/13 Rear Saver 5K/8K 8KR, 5KR/W Dexter (248) 663-3434 rearsaverrun.orgSat, 4/20/13 Run With The Cops Not from Them 5KR/W, 1MR/W Detroit (313) 719-6743 [email protected] Sat, 4/20/13 Shiawassee Family YMCA Tour de Pain 5KR/W Bancroft [email protected]

Sat, 4/20/13 Striders Saturday Classic 10 MR, 8KR Grandville (616) 261-9706 www.stridersrun.comSat, 4/20/13 Young Life Greater Lansing 5K Walk/Run 5KR/W Lansing (517) 324-3294 lansing.younglife.orgSat, 4/20/13 The Zombie Dash 5KR Kalamazoo [email protected] thezombiedash.com

Sun, 4/21/13 Dirty Herd Spring Classic 4MR, 2MR Grand Rapids (616) 940-9888 gazellesports.comSun, 4/21/13 Gazelle Sports Indoor Triathlon 20minS/ 20minB/ 20minR Kalamazoo (269) 342-5996 gazellesports.comSun, 4/21/13 Lansing Marathon 26.2M, 13.1M, Relay Lansing (517) 303-6173 lansingmarathon.com

Sun, 4/21/13 Robert R. Frank Student-Run Free Clinic 5K 5KR/W Detroit (313) 444-5490 frankclinic.orgSun, 4/21/13 Sky-Tri Tri: 400ydS/ 12.4MB/ 3MR, relay Ann Arbor (734) 678-5045 epicraces.comSun, 4/21/13 SMOC Orienteering Meet orienteering Brighton (734) 834-2201 michigano.org

Sun, 4/21/13 Twilight Shadow 5K 5KR runningfoundation.comSun, 4/21/13 Why We Run 10KR, 5KR/W Ionia (616) 527-5760 runningfoundation.comSun, 4/21/13 Yellow Jacket Challenge 5K 5KR, 1MR/W, kids runs Greenville (616) 225-6136 yellowjacketchallenge.com

Tue, 4/23/13 Hansons Group Run Grosse Pointe (248) 693-9900 hansons-running.comTue, 4/23/13 Tri Clinic expo & clinic Novi (248) 347-4949 runningfit.comTue, 4/23/13 USA 1 Mile Road Championships Des Moines, IA usatf.org

Thu, 4/25/13 501 Running Club Group Run 6MR, 5MR, 4MR, 3MR Ann Arbor (734) 657-0214 runningfit501.comThu, 4/25/13 Compassionate Heart Ministries Hearts in Motion 5KR Zeeland (616) 748-6011 compheart.orgThu, 4/25/13 Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run Royal Oak (248) 616-9665 hansons-running.com

Thu, 4/25/13 Hillsdale “Gina” Relays track and field meet Hillsdale (517) 607-3161 hillsdale.edu/athletics/Sat, 4/27/13 501 Running Club Group Run 6MR, 5MR, 4MR, 3MR Ann Arbor (734) 657-0214 runningfit501.comSat, 4/27/13 BC Spring Into Action 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MR, kids run Battle Creek (2698) 565-2415 bcspringintoaction.com

Sat, 4/27/13 Calvin Spring Classic 5KR/W, 1KFR Grand Rapids (616) 526-6507 calvin.edu/classic/Sat, 4/27/13 Columbia Community Fitness Center 5K 5KR/W, 1MFR Brooklyn (517) 592-4570 [email protected] Sat, 4/27/13 Freedom Run/Walk 5K in Memory of Spc. Rob’t Friese 5KR Harrison h(989) 539-3273 friese5k.com

Sat, 4/27/13 Healthy Heights 5K 5KR/W, 1MFR/W Madison Heights (248) 589-2294 www.madison-heights.org Sat, 4/27/13 Houghton Lake Trail Run 5KR/W Houghton Lake [email protected] houghtonlaketrailrun.weebly.comSat, 4/27/13 Hurt the Dirt Trail Race 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 10KR Rockford [email protected] hurtthedirt.com

Sat, 4/27/13 Let’s Move Festival of Races 13.1M, Relay, 5K, 1M, kids Mount Clemens (586) 295-1532 letsmovefestival.comSat, 4/27/13 Livonia Park Run 5KR Livonia (734) 642-6664 parkrun.comSat, 4/27/13 Maple Syrup 5K 5KR/W Vermontville (517) 852-9275 runningfoundation.com

Sat, 4/27/13 MSU Evans Scholars 5K 5KR East Lansing runningfoundation.comSat, 4/27/13 North Branch Area Schools Spring Fitness 5K 5KR North Branch (810) 614-4440 tiny.cc/hkdfrwSat, 4/27/13 Paul A. Webster Memorial Run 5KR/W Davison thepawfund.com

Sat, 4/27/13 PR Fitness Group Run 6-20MR Ann Arbor (313) 815-4513 prfitnessa2.comSat, 4/27/13 Raise the Roof 5K Run 5KR/W, 1MR/W Woodhaven (734) 634-4887 splconline.com/raise-the-roof-5k-run/Sat, 4/27/13 Rivertown Races 13.1MR, 5KR/W Walker [email protected] rivertownraces.com

Sat, 4/27/13 Run for Life 5K 5KR/W Frankfort (231) 352-4717 tctrackclub.comSat, 4/27/13 Run Like a Wildebeest (Greg Flint’s Run) 10KR, 5KR, kids run Flushing (810) 659-7093 runlikeawildebeest.comSat, 4/27/13 Running Fit Trail Half Marathon 13.1MR Pinckney (734) 929-9027 trailmarathon.com

Sat, 4/27/13 Saline Hornet Invitational track & field Saline (734) 649-2091 a2racemanagement.comSat, 4/27/13 Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival 5K 5KR/W, 1/2MFR Shepherd (989) 828-6601 [email protected], 4/27/13 Steps for Courage 5KR/W Owosso (969) 725-8465 runningfoundation.com

Sat, 4/27/13 Wood Memorial Trout Run 10KR, 5KR, 1MFR Kalkaska (231) 258-1430 nationaltroutfestival.comSun, 4/28/13 Brownstown Honor Guard Run With Honor 5KR/W, 1MFR Brownstown (734) 507-1789 runwithhonor.orgSun, 4/28/13 Dawn Farm Ride for Recovery 10KR, 5KR, bike rides Ypsilanti (734) 485-8725 dawnfarm.org/events/ride-for-recovery

Sun, 4/28/13 Freeland Walleye Festival 5K 5KR/W Freeland (989) 274-9495 freelandlionsclub.com/WalFest.htmSun, 4/28/13 Glass City Marathon & Team Relay 26.2 MR, 13.1 MR, relay, 5KR Toledo, OH (419) 360-3709 glasscitymarathon.orgSun, 4/28/13 Hansons Group Run training Lake Orion (248) 693-9900 hansons-running.comSun, 4/28/13 Komen Race for the Cure® 5KR/W, 1MR/W, kids run Lansing (517) 886-4901 komenmidmichigan.org


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Annual Event Calendar 2013Sun, 4/28/13 Road Ends 5 Mile 5 MR Pinckney (734) 929-9027 trailmarathon.comSun, 4/28/13 Run for Literacy 5KR/W, 1MW, kids run Detroit (313) 833-4610 dcccmh.orgSun, 4/28/13 Running Fit Trail Marathon 50KR, 26.2MR, 5MR Pinckney (734) 929-9027 trailmarathon.com

Sun, 4/28/13 S.A.V.E. A Life 5KR/W Grosse Pointe Woods (313) 432-3200 signmeup.com/89761Sun, 4/28/13 SMOC Orienteering Club Spring Meet, Crooked Lake 2K-7K orienteering Chelsea (734) 429-1057 michigano.orgTue, 4/30/13 Hansons Group Run Grosse Pointe (248) 693-9900 hansons-running.com

Tue, 4/30/13 Tri Clinic expo & clinic Ann Arbor (734) 929-9022 runningfit.comWed, 5/1/13 Run Fit 5K 5KR, 1MR, kids run Novi (734) 929-9027 www.runfit5K.com5/13 Date TBD Spring Snowman 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run 10KR, 5KR/W Brighton (734) 780-5854 erichartwellfoundation.com

Thu, 5/2/13 501 Running Club Group Run 6MR, 5MR, 4MR, 3MR Ann Arbor (734) 657-0214 runningfit501.comThu, 5/2/13 Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run Royal Oak (248) 616-9665 hansons-running.comFri, 5/3/13 Mason State Bank 5K 5KR/W, kids run Mason (517) 676-0500 greatlakeschampionship.com

Fri, 5/3/13 Saline/ Golden Triangle Meet of Champions track & field Saline (734) 649-2091 a2racemanagement.comSat, 5/4/13 501 Running Club Group Run 6MR, 5MR, 4MR, 3MR Ann Arbor (734) 657-0214 runningfit501.comSat, 5/4/13 Bark for Life & FIDO 5K Fun Run and Walk Dexter (734) 834-3454 relayforlife.org

Sat, 5/4/13 Berkshire Proud Dad’s 5K 5KR/W Beverly Hills (248) 855-9609 [email protected], 5/4/13 Blossomland Run for the Buds 5KR/W, kids run St. Joseph (269) 982-8016 blossomtimefestival.orgSat, 5/4/13 Child Advocacy 5K Run 5KR, 1MR/W, kids run Alma (989) 463-1422 linkforfamilies.org

Sat, 5/4/13 Cinco De Mayo 10KR, 5KR/W Flint (877) 300-1392 tritofinish.comSat, 5/4/13 Cinco de Mayo Run Walk 5KR/W Saginaw (989) 992-9007 cincokrunsaginaw.comSat, 5/4/13 Families of SMA 5K Run, Walk and Roll 5KR/W, kids run Lansing (517) 668-1810 fsma.org

Sat, 5/4/13 Family Services and Children’s Aid 5K 5KR/W Jackson (517) 787-7920 fscarunforfun.orgSat, 5/4/13 Fly Like An Eagle 5K 5MR/W, 1/2MFR Belmont (616) 887-7203 [email protected], 5/4/13 Get Your Bearings 4 Hour Sprint 4 hour sprint adventure Brighton (231) 233-4736 infiterrasports.com

Sat, 5/4/13 Heart & Sole 10KR, 5KR/W, 2MR/W, 13.8MB Chelsea (734) 475-4157 chelseaheartandsole.comSat, 5/4/13 Hike for Hannah’s House 5K Run/Walk/Stroll 5KR/W Lansing (517) 482-5856 hannahshouselansing.orgSat, 5/4/13 LCCA’s Run Against Drugs 10KR, 5KR/W, kids run Howell (517) 545-5944 runningfoundation.com

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Sat, 5/4/13 Livonia Park Run 5KR Livonia (734) 642-6664 parkrun.comSat, 5/4/13 Mark Carpenter Boys & Girls T&F Invitational Dearborn [email protected], 5/4/13 MGA 5K Run/Walk 5KR/W, 1MR Harrrison Township (248) 591-4419 mgadetroit-easternmi.org

Sat, 5/4/13 MOM Charity 5K Run/Walk 5KR/W Royal Oak (248) 376-4666 momrace.org Sat, 5/4/13 NEST Marathon 26.2MR, 13.1MR Alpena (989) 354-7314 thunderbaytrails.orgSat, 5/4/13 Pigeon River Classic 13.1M, 5K, 1M, kids run Clintonville, WI (715) 701-0360 greatlakesendurance.com

Sat, 5/4/13 PR Fitness Group Run 6-20MR Ann Arbor (313) 815-4513 prfitnessa2.comSat, 5/4/13 Race Against Bullying 5K Run/Walk 5KR/W Hazel Park (248) 990-0108 runsignup.comSat, 5/4/13 Silver Trails Run Wild 5K / 10K 10KR, 5KR Jeddo (810) 982-9529 michiganscouting.org

Sat, 5/4/13 St. Gerard 5K 5KR/W Lansing (517) 668-8219 stgerard.orgSat, 5/4/13 St. Joe Comet Crusade 5K 5KR/W, kids run St. Johns [email protected] runningfoundation.comSat, 5/4/13 TGIS Spring 5K Run 5KR Gaylord (989) 370-0934 gaylordxc.blogspot.com

Sat, 5/4/13 Tom Broughton Memorial 5K Fun Run / Walk 5KR/W, 1MR West Branch (989) 345-5363 www.westbranchvet.comSat, 5/4/13 Tulip Time Run 10KR, 5KR/W, 1K kids run Holland (616) 396-4221 www.tuliptime.com /runSat, 5/4/13 Wildcat 5K 5KR/W, kids run Oxford (810) 955-4630 signmeup.com/89844

Sun, 5/5/13 Burns Park Run 10KR, 5KR, 1MFR Ann Arbor (734) 945-8132 burnsparkrun.orgSun, 5/5/13 Dash for Destiny 5K Run/Walk 5KR/W, 1M kids run Birmingham (248) 203-9841 jlbham.orgSun, 5/5/13 Flintstone Challenge 5KR/W Flint (734) 945-1222 flintchallenge.org

Sun, 5/5/13 Kalamazoo Marathon / Borgess Run 26.2 M, 13.1M, 5K, 5KRaceW, 1M, kids Kalamazoo (877) 255-2447 borgessrun.comSun, 5/5/13 Mississauga Marathon 26.2 M, Relay, 13.1 M, 5K, 1MR Mississauga, ON (905) 949-2931 mississaugamarathon.comSun, 5/5/13 Pink and Blue United for a Cure 5K Walk / Run 5KR/W Washington (586) 382-5919 [email protected]

Sun, 5/5/13 SMOC Orienteering Meet orienteering Pinckney (734) 662-1000 michigano.orgTue, 5/7/13 Hanson Speed Session training Sterling Heights (586) 323-9683 hansons-running.comWed, 5/8/13 Doozie’s Ice Cream Fun Run/Walk Series 5MR, 3MR, 1MR Mt. Pleasant (989) 772-0323 mtpleasantstriders.com

Thu, 5/9/13 Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run Royal Oak (248) 616-9665 hansons-running.comThu, 5/9/13 MAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships track and field Akron, OH mac-sports.comFri, 5/10/13 Decamp Stampede 5KR/W, kids run Fowlerville (517) 223-6075 www.fvl.k12.mi.u

Fri, 5/10/13 Sports and Fitness Expo Expo Grand Rapids (616) 040-9888 53riverbankrun.comSat, 5/11/13 5K Each 1 Reach 1 5KR Flat Rock [email protected], 5/11/13 Berkley Run 10KR, 5KR, 1 MR Berkley (248) 506-8194 active.com

Sat, 5/11/13 Bookin’ It For Your Library 5KR/W, 1MR Ortonville (248) 892-2762 brandonlibrary.orgSat, 5/11/13 Bruce Clifton 5K Run 10KR, 5KR, 1MFR Clarkston (248) 625-7859 angelsplacerace.orgSat, 5/11/13 Carrollton Lions Club Walk/Run for the Blind 5K 5KR/W Carrollton (989) 239-0675 carrolltonpublicschools.org

Sat, 5/11/13 CASA Light of Hope 5K 5KR/W Monroe (734) 457-9180 [email protected], 5/11/13 Dances with Dirt - Gnaw Bone 50M, 50K, 26.2M, 13.1M, relay Nashville, IN (734) 929-9027 danceswithdirt.comSat, 5/11/13 5/3 River Bank Run / USA 25 km Championships 25KR, 10KR, 5KR/W Grand Rapids (616) 771-1590 53riverbankrun.com

Sat, 5/11/13 Fitness Is Life Fun Run 5KR/W, 1MR, kids run Sault Ste. Marie, MI (906) 635-5055 www.jklschool.orgSat, 5/11/13 Glio-Blastoff 5K Fun Run/Walk 5KR/W Ypsilanti (586) 468-4814 braincancer5k.comSat, 5/11/13 Hermansville Hustle 5KR/W Hermansville (906) 399-8775 uprrc.org

Sat, 5/11/13 Hope Starts Here Challenge 13.1M, 10K, 5K, Duathlon Marquette [email protected] hopestartshere.orgSat, 5/11/13 Livonia Park Run 5KR Livonia (734) 642-6664 parkrun.comSat, 5/11/13 Mesick Mushroom River Run 5K 5KR, 2KW Mesick (231) 357-1856 mesick-mushroomfest.org

Sat, 5/11/13 Miles for Mankind 10KR/W, 5KR/W, 1MR/W Northville (734) 578-8439 milesformankind.comSat, 5/11/13 North Brothers Ford/City of Westland 5K 5KR/W Westland (734) 524-1243 www.northbros.comSat, 5/11/13 Run 4 A Reason 10KR, 5KR/W Ferndale (248) 943-2411 getoutandlive.me

Sat, 5/11/13 Run for Recovery 5KR, 1MW Port Huron (810) 966-7830 [email protected], 5/11/13 Run Like a Mother 10KR, 5KR, 1MW Harrison Township (586) 420-7670 active.comSat, 5/11/13 SMOC Orienteering Meet orienteering White Lake (734) 657-4408 michigano.org

Sat, 5/11/13 South Lansing Kiwanis Wrong Way 5K 5KR/W Holt [email protected] runningfoundation.comSat, 5/11/13 St. Louis Center Fitness for Life 1 Mile Chelsea (734) 475-8430 [email protected], 5/11/13 St. Paul Spring Tune-Up 5KR/W Flint (810) 487-0954 [email protected]

Sat, 5/11/13 Take a Breath for PH and Get Moving for MS 13.1MR, 10KR, 5KR/W, Kids Dewitt (517) 281-6197 runningfoundation.comSat, 5/11/13 Tour De Crim 10MB Ride Flint (810) 600-5788 crim.orgSat, 5/11/13 Willow Duathlon 5KR/ 20KB/ 5KR New Boston (231) 546-2229 3disciplines.com

Sat, 5/11/13 WIOG Leaping Lizard Run 10KR, 5KR/W Bay City (989) 317-5889 michiganhalfseries.comSun, 5/12/13 Ann Arbor Triathlon / Duathlon Triathlon, Duathlon Pinckney (419) 829-2398 eliteendeavors.comSun, 5/12/13 For Women Only 5K 5KR/W Ypsilanti (248) 767-9123 aatrackclub.orgSun, 5/12/13 The Mother’s Day 5K 5KR Traverse City (231) 233-7227 tctrackclub.com


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Annual Event Calendar 2013Tue, 5/14/13 Hanson Speed Session -Tuesdays training Sterling Heights (586) 323-9683 hansons-running.comTue, 5/14/13 Tri Clinic expo & clinic Northville (248) 380-3338 runningfit.comThu, 5/16/13 Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run Royal Oak (248) 616-9665 hansons-running.com

Fri, 5/17/13 Advance Packaging 5000 5KR/W, Kids Run Jackson (517) 788-9800 [email protected], 5/17/13 GOTR of Ottawa/Allegan County Celebration 5K 5KR/W Allendale (616) 494-1719 gotroac.orgFri, 5/17/13 YMCA Healthy Kids One Mile Fun Run 1MFR Portage (269) 324-9622 www.kzooymca.org

Sat, 5/18/13 5K Race for Diabetes 5KR/W, 1MFR/W Tecumseh (517) 424-3388 promedica.orgSat, 5/18/13 AAA Race for Life 10KR, 5KR, 1MFW Westland (734) 335-0338 aaarace4life.comSat, 5/18/13 Book’n Trilogy 10KR, 5KR/W, kids run South Lyon (248) 437-6431 bookntrilogy.com

Sat, 5/18/13 Born to Run 5K 5KR/W, 1MR Leonard (248) 628-7180 addisontwp.michlibrary.orgSat, 5/18/13 Boy/Girl Quest Run 5KR/W Jackson (517) 990-9798 fitnesscouncil.orgSat, 5/18/13 Diamonds & Dirt Women’s Adventure Run 4MR, kids run Rochester Hills (248) 320-5705 jeffwatters.com

Sat, 5/18/13 Fenton Tiger Run 5KR Fenton (810) 591-2608 [email protected], 5/18/13 Grosse Ile Duathlon Du: 5KR/ 20KB/ 5KR Grosse Ile (231) 546-2229 www.3disciplines.comSat, 5/18/13 Healing Hands 5KR/W Flint (810) 230-6492 gaultracemanagement.com

Sat, 5/18/13 Howard Hill Hustle 5KR/W, kids run Kalamazoo (269) 720-0499 howardhillhustle.kcsa.orgSat, 5/18/13 Infiterra Sports Adventure Rage 24 hour adventure race Oscoda (231) 233-4736 infiterrasports.comSat, 5/18/13 Jenison Triathlon Tri: Sprint Jenison [email protected] jenisontriathlon.com

Sat, 5/18/13 Kent County Girls on the Run Celebratory 5K Run 5KFR/W Kentwood (616) 204-4267 www.kcgotr.orgSat, 5/18/13 Larry Nehasil Pump and Run Livonia superiortiming.com/upcoming-events/Sat, 5/18/13 Livonia Park Run 5KR Livonia (734) 642-6664 parkrun.com

Sat, 5/18/13 Lory’s Place Run, Walk, Rock 5KR/W St. Joseph (800) 717-3812 www.lorysplace.orgSat, 5/18/13 Midland Community Center’s Dow Run/Walk 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MR, kids run Midland (989) 832-7937 greatlakesgreatraces.comSat, 5/18/13 Mustang Challenge 1MR, 1/2MR Clio (810) 686-4480 everythingclio.org

Sat, 5/18/13 Oaklawn Hospital Hospitality Classic 10KR, 5KR/W, 1 MFR Marshall (269) 789-8134 oaklawnhospital.orgSat, 5/18/13 Race2Grace 5KR/W, 1MR/W, kids run Burton (810) 625-4791 race2grace.com/Sat, 5/18/13 Railroader 5K 5KR/W, 1MFR Durand (989) 980-2583 active.com

Sat, 5/18/13 Run for the Health of It 5KR/W, kids run St. Ignace [email protected], 5/18/13 Save the Manatee Run 5KR, 2 MW, 1MR Harrison Township (586) 783-6729 savethemanatee5k.comSat, 5/18/13 Snap Fitness Cops & Robbers 5K 5KR/W Ionia (517) 743-1495 ionia5k.com

Sat, 5/18/13 St. Peter Country Run 10KR, 5KR/W, Kids 1MR St. Johns (989) 224-3178 runningfoundation.comSat, 5/18/13 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® 5KR/W, 1MFR Detroit (248) 304-2080 karmanos.org/detroitraceforthecure/Sat, 5/18/13 Walk & Wag and Run 5KR Ypsilanti (734) 661-3536 [email protected]

Sat, 5/18/13 Wesley Woods Annual 5K 5KR/W Dowling [email protected] wesleywoodscamp.comSun, 5/19/13 Dan Langdon Memorial Run 5KR/W, kids run Bath [email protected] danlangdonmemorialrun.comSun, 5/19/13 Dragon Dash 5KR/W Lake Orion (248) 391.0304 oriontownship.org

Sun, 5/19/13 Girls on the Run of Southeastern Michigan 5K 10KR, 5KR, kids run Ypsilanti (734) 712-1046 girlsontherunsemi.orgSun, 5/19/13 Great Lakes Bay Marathon and 13.1 26.2, 13.1MR/W/Wheel Midland (989) 832-7937 greatlakesbaymarathon.comSun, 5/19/13 Johan DuFest Triathlon Hopkins (616) 261-9706 tritofinish.com

Sun, 5/19/13 Komen Southwest Michigan Race for the Cure® 5KR/W, 1 MFR Kalamazoo (877) 566-3679 komenswmichigan.orgSun, 5/19/13 Livonis Stevenson Spartan 5K Fun Run 5KR/W, 1MFR Livonia (734) 748-4909 shsboosterclub.infoSun, 5/19/13 Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon & 10K 26.2 MR, 13.1 MR, 10KR Cleveland, OH (800) 467-3826 clevelandmarathon.com

Sun, 5/19/13 Shiawassee County New Balance Girls on the Run 5K 5KR, kids’ run Owosso (517) 282-0970 gotrshiawassee.orgSun, 5/19/13 SMOC Orienteering Meet orienteering Brighton (231) 796-0737 michigano.orgSun, 5/19/13 Stony Creek “Back to the Beach” 13.1MR, 10KR, 5KR/W Shelby Twp. [email protected] backtothebeachraces.com

Sun, 5/19/13 XTERRA Last Stand Triathlon / Duathlon Trithlon, Duathlon Augusta (419) 829-2398 www.eliteendeavors.comTue, 5/21/13 Hanson Speed Session -Tuesdays training Sterling Heights (586) 323-9683 hansons-running.comTue, 5/21/13 Millennium Park Run 6MR, 3MR/W, 1.5MR, Kids FR Grand Rapids (616) 406-7441 grandrapidsrunningclub.org

Tue, 5/21/13 Tri Clinic expo & clinic Novi (248) 347-4949 runningfit.comThu, 5/23/13 Greater Kalamazoo Girls on the Run 5K 5KR/W Kalamazoo (269) 491-2663 girlsontherunkazoo.orgThu, 5/23/13 Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run Royal Oak (248) 616-9665 hansons-running.com

Thu, 5/23/13 NCAA Div. I I Outdoor T&F Championships track and field Pueblo, CO (507) 646-3749 ncaa.com/championships/Thu, 5/23/13 NCAA Div I Outdoor T&F Preliminary Round track and field Greensboro, NC (502) 852-5151 ncaasports.comThu, 5/23/13 NCAA Div III Outdoor T&F Championships track and field LaCrosse, WI (920) 424-1034 ncaa.com/championships/Sat, 5/25/13 Alma Highland Festival Runs 10KR, 5KR/W, kids runs Alma (989) 463-4122 almahighlandfestival.com


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Sat, 5/25/13 Capitol Memorial Run 5K 5KR Lansing (517) 749-5647 runningfoundation.comSat, 5/25/13 CHC Foundation and Girls on the Run 5K 5KR/W Coldwater (517) 279-5414 www.chcbc.comSat, 5/25/13 Fruitport Old Fashioned Days Run 10KR, 5KR Fruitport (231) 865-3551 fruitportlions.com

Sat, 5/25/13 Island Lake Triathlon - Spring Tri: Olympic, Sprint Brighton (734) 845-7559 elementevents.comSat, 5/25/13 John Laurin Memorial 5K Run/Walk 5KR/W Nadeau (906) 639-2512 johnlaurinmemorial.weebly.comSat, 5/25/13 K5K Kalamazoo 5K 5KR/W, kids run Kalamazoo (269) 978-2437 k5k.us

Sat, 5/25/13 Lisa’s Run 5MR/W Alpena (989) 354-2378 [email protected], 5/25/13 Livonia Park Run 5KR Livonia (734) 642-6664 parkrun.comSat, 5/25/13 Mackinaw Memorial Bridge Race 6 MR Mackinaw City (231) 436-5664 mackinawcity.com

Sat, 5/25/13 Miles for Missions Run / Walk 4MR, 2MR/W Jackson (517) 914-3181 miles-for-missions.orgSat, 5/25/13 Traverse City Track Club Bayshore Marathon 26.2 MR, 13.1MR, 10KR Traverse City (231) 941-8118 bayshoremarathon.orgSat, 5/25/13 Tri_Cities Family YMCA Kick Off to Summer 5K 5KR/W, 1MFR/W Grand Haven (616) 842-7051 tcfymca.org

Sat, 5/25/13 Two Rivers Meet 15KR, 10KR, 5KR/W, kids run Elkhart, IN (574) 293-1683 stonesouppromotions.comSun, 5/26/13 Fallen Heroes 5K 5KR/W Lansing fhmf.orgSun, 5/26/13 Hansons Group Run training Lake Orion (248) 693-9900 hansons-running.com

Sun, 5/26/13 Seahorse Challenge Triathlon and Duathlon triathlon, duathlon Climax (231) 546-2229 3disciplines.comSun, 5/26/13 SMOC Orienteering Meet orienteering Middleville (517) 347-2927 michigano.orgMon, 5/27/13 Big Foot Challenge 8KR, 5KR/W, kids’ run Dansville (517) 899-5182 dansvilleathleticboosters.com

Mon, 5/27/13 City of Burton Memorial Day 5K 5KR/W Burton (810) 516-9614 runburton.comMon, 5/27/13 Freedom from Childhood Obesity 5KR/W Petoskey (231) 622-8828 [email protected], 5/27/13 Lest They Be Foregotten Memorial Day 5K/10K 10KR, 5KR/W Webberville (517) 749-7947 webbervilleschools.org/funrun/

Mon, 5/27/13 Memorial Day Run 8KR, 5KR/W, 1MFR Grosse Ile (734) 282-1101 everalracemgt.comMon, 5/27/13 Novi Memorial Day Run 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MFR/W Novi (248) 974-8074 novimemorialdayrun.comMon, 5/27/13 Run for Joe 5KR/W Rapid River (906) 474-9001 friendsofjoe.org/page1.php

Mon, 5/27/13 Run to Climax 7KR , 2MW Climax (269) 626-8611 msu.edu/~weessie2/climax/Mon, 5/27/13 Wild West 50K, and Relay 50KR, relay Lowell (616) 260-2669 www.wildwest100k.4t.comTue, 5/28/13 Hanson Speed Session training Sterling Heights (586) 323-9683 hansons-running.com

Tue, 5/28/13 Larry Steeb Meet of Champions track & field Dexter (734) 649-2091 a2racemanagement.comThu, 5/30/13 Greater Lansing Junior Honor Roll T&F Meet middle school track & field meet Okemos (517) 648-1775 playmakers.comThu, 5/30/13 Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run Royal Oak (248) 616-9665 hansons-running.com

Thu, 5/30/13 Swartz Creek Challenge 5KR/W Swartz Creek (810) 487-0954 riverbendstriders.comFri, 5/31/13 AlphARace 3.5MR, obstacle race, kids run Midland gaultracemanagement.comFri, 5/31/13 Yankee Springs Trail Run 52.4MR, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 10KR Middleville (616) 706-6308 yankeespringstrailrun.com

Sat, 6/1/13 Breaking Barriers 5K 5KR/W Hastings (269) 838-4019 barrycommunityfreeclinic.netSat, 6/1/13 4th and 1 5K Run/Walk 5KR/W Lansing (517) 896-9888 www.4thand1.orgSat, 6/1/13 AlphARace 3.5MR extreme obstacle race Midland gaultracemanagement.com

Sat, 6/1/13 DC Vipers 5K 5KR/W Gladstone (906) 280-0105 uprrc.orgSat, 6/1/13 Dexter-Ann Arbor Kids Run kids runs Ann Arbor (248) 396-4936 dexterannarborrun.comSat, 6/1/13 Double Time Tri Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquqbike Vicksburg (269) 978-2437 www.doubletimetri.com

Sat, 6/1/13 I Gave My Sole for Parkinson’s Walkathon & 5K Run 5KR/W St. Clair Shores (248) 433-1011 www.parkinsonsmi.orgSat, 6/1/13 Kegs N K’s Lapeer Run for Beer 5KR Lapeer (810) 660-7297 elitefeetrunning.comSat, 6/1/13 Livonia Park Run 5KR Livonia (734) 642-6664 parkrun.com

Sat, 6/1/13 MHSAA Track & Field Finals, LP, Division 1 track & field meet East Kentwood mhsaa.com/Sports/BoysTrackField.aspxSat, 6/1/13 MHSAA Track & Field Finals, LP, Division 2 track & field meet Forest Hills Eastern mhsaa.com/Sports/BoysTrackField.aspxSat, 6/1/13 MHSAA Track & Field Finals, LP, Division 3 track & field meet Comstock Park mhsaa.com/Sports/BoysTrackField.aspx

Sat, 6/1/13 MHSAA Track & Field Finals, LP, Division 4 track & field meet Hudsonville mhsaa.com/Sports/BoysTrackField.aspxSat, 6/1/13 MHSAA Track & Field Finals, UP track & field meet Kingsford mhsaa.com/Sports/BoysTrackField.aspxSat, 6/1/13 Miles for Mia 5K Memorial Run/Walk 5KR/W Brighton zevents.com

Sat, 6/1/13 New Balance Girls on the Run 5K Van Buren/ Cass Counties 5KR Lawton (269) 621-3143 [email protected], 6/1/13 Oak Apple Run 10KR, 2MR, kids run Royal Oak (248) 541-4502 oakapplerun.orgSat, 6/1/13 OLV Victory Race 5KR/W, kids run Northville (248) 563-7969 olv-victoryrun.com

Sat, 6/1/13 Rainbow Run 5K 5KR/W, 2KR/W Ferndale (248) 542-2160 rainbow-run.comSat, 6/1/13 Run for Wings 5KR/W Muskegon (231) 557-5997 runforwings.orgSat, 6/1/13 Sparrow Michigan Mile KIds 1 MR Lansing (517) 364-8141 sparrow.org/michiganmile

Sat, 6/1/13 St. Patrick Shamrock Festival 5K 5KR/W Brighton (810) 227-8510 goracego.comSat, 6/1/13 Ticker Trot for Cardiomyopathy 5KR/W Oakland Twp. (248) 953-2779 tickertrot.comSat, 6/1/13 Tri Greenville Adult Sprint and Youth Triathlon Tri: Sprint, kids tri; Du Greenville (616) 754-8887 trigreenville.comSat, 6/1/13 USA Masters 8K Championships 8KR Williamsburg, VA usatf.org


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Annual Event Calendar 2013Sat, 6/1/13 Visiting Nurse Association & Blue Water Hospice River Run 10KR, 5KR, 3MW Marysville (810) 984-4131 www.vnabwh.comSun, 6/2/13 Catawba Island Club Run For Humanity 5 MR, 3MR/W, 1 M Kids Run Catawba Island, OH (419) 797-4424 cicrunwalk.orgSun, 6/2/13 CHOK YMCA International Bridge Race 10KR, 80KB Sarnia, ON (519) 336-9622 [email protected]

Sun, 6/2/13 Cowboy Trail Run 5KR Augusta (269) 731-4471 [email protected], 6/2/13 Dexter to Ann Arbor Run 13.1MR, 10KR, 5KR Ann Arbor (248) 396-4936 dexterannarborrun.comSun, 6/2/13 Hot Pursuit Men’s Triathlon Tri: Olympic, Sprint Monroe (231) 546-2229 3disciplines.com

Sun, 6/2/13 I Gave My Sole for Parkinson’s Walkathon & 5K Run 5KR, variable W Northville (248) 433-1011 www.parkinsonsmi.orgSun, 6/2/13 Milan’s Miracle Run 8K and 5K Walk 8KR, 5KR/W, 3KW, kids run Walker [email protected] milansmiraclefund.orgSun, 6/2/13 We Can Do It Women’s 5K 5KR/W Okemos (517) 899-5211 runningfoundation.com

Tue, 6/4/13 Hanson Speed Session training Sterling Heights (586) 323-9683 hansons-running.comTue, 6/4/13 Swim Run Series 1 500mS/ 5KR; 1000mS/ 5KR Shelby Twp (231) 546-2229 3disciplines.comWed, 6/5/13 Doozie’s Ice Cream Fun Run/Walk Series 5MR, 3MR, 1MR Mt. Pleasant (989) 772-0323 mtpleasantstriders.com

Wed, 6/5/13 NCAA Div I Outdoor T&F Championships track and field Eugene, OR (541) 346-4461 ncaa.comThu, 6/6/13 Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run Royal Oak (248) 616-9665 hansons-running.comFri, 6/7/13 Denny’s Run 5KR/W Freeland (989) 573-0396 runsignup.com

Fri, 6/7/13 Relay for Life 5K 5KR/W Lansing (517) 664-1343 relayforlife.org/lansingmiFri, 6/7/13 South Church Family Fitness 5K 5KR/W, kids run Lansing (517) 322-2000 southlife.org/5kSat, 6/8/13 5K4TJ 5KR/W Okemos (517) 381-9051 www.edenclub.org

Sat, 6/8/13 Ally Brunk Memorial 5K 5KR/W Potterville (517) 627-3715 runningfoundation.comSat, 6/8/13 Art & Orchard Festival Fun Run 15KR, 10KR, 5KR Washington Twp. (586) 242-3307 rwbparksrec.orgSat, 6/8/13 Baraga County Lake Trout Festival 13.1MR, 5KR L’Anse (906) 524-4797 laketroutfestival.com

Sat, 6/8/13 Big Mac Shoreline Scenic Bike Tour 25MB, 50MB, 75MB, 100MB Mackinaw City (231) 436-5574 mackinawchamber.comSat, 6/8/13 Brian Diemer Amerikam 5K 5KR/W, 1MFR, kids’ runs Cutlerville (616) 295-1073 diemerrun.comSat, 6/8/13 Cereal City Classic 10KR, 5KR/W Battle Creek (269) 963-9622 runcalhoun.org

Sat, 6/8/13 Dirty Dog Dash 3MR Boyne Falls (800) 492-6963 dirtydogdash.comSat, 6/8/13 Flirt with Dirt 10KR, 5KR Novi (734) 929-9027 runflirt.comSat, 6/8/13 Foam Fest 5KR obstacle Shelby Twp. 5kfoamfest.com/locations/Detroit.php

Sat, 6/8/13 Franklin Community Center 5K 5KR/W, dog walk Franklin (248) 470-7746 kregerhouse.orgSat, 6/8/13 Hartford Strawberry Run 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MFR Hartford (269) 621-3651 hartfordmichigan.comSat, 6/8/13 Kalamazoo Mud Run 5K adventure Kalamazoo (269) 343-4522 kalamazoomudrun.com

Sat, 6/8/13 Kona Run 10MR, 10KR, 5KR/W, Kids Northville (248) 345-6168 konarun.comSat, 6/8/13 Legs for Legacy 10KR, 5KR Jackson (517) 787-1321 runningfoundation.comSat, 6/8/13 Livonia Park Run 5KR Livonia (734) 642-6664 parkrun.com

Sat, 6/8/13 Ludington Lakestride Half Marathon, 10K & 5K 13.1 MR, 10KR, 5KR Ludington (231) 357-8867 ludingtonlakestride.comSat, 6/8/13 M-22 Challenge 25KB/ 2Kpaddle; 2MR Glen Arbor (231) 883-5936 m22challenge.comSat, 6/8/13 Mackinac Island Lilac Festival 10K Run and Walk 10KR/W, kids run Mackinac Island (810) 487-0954 www.runmackinac.com

Sat, 6/8/13 NE Lenawee CROP Hunger Run & Walk 10KR/W, 5KR/W Macon (517) 517-7449 cwscrop.orgSat, 6/8/13 North Country Trail Relay 75.6 M relay, 15 legs 2.3-9.2 miles Brethren n(616) 786-2945 www.nctrelay.orgSat, 6/8/13 OPC 5K Run & Walk for Meals 5KR/W Rochester (248) 659-1021 www.opcseniorcenter.org

Sat, 6/8/13 Run 2 Read 10KR, 5KR/W Shelby Township (586) 286-2750 r2read.comSat, 6/8/13 Run for Fun 5KR/W, kids run Okemos [email protected] playmakers.comSat, 6/8/13 Run for the Cure 5KR/W, kids run Caro (989) 551-2185 5krunforthecure.com

Sat, 6/8/13 Running for a Cause, Team Triple Threat 5KR/W Alpena (989) 379-3711 [email protected], 6/8/13 Spear-It 5K Run/Walk 5KR/W Mears (231) 861-4028 nationalasparagusfestival.orgSat, 6/8/13 St. Joe’s 5K Run, 2 Mile Walk 5KR, 2MW Pewamo (989) 981-6656 pewamo5k.tripod.com

Sat, 6/8/13 The Capitol Bancorp 5K 5KR/W, 1MR Lansing (517) 371-5517 capitolbancorp5k.com Sun, 6/9/13 Ann Arbor Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K 26.2M, 13.1M, 5K, 1M Ann Arbor (734) 213-1033 theannarbormarathon.comSun, 6/9/13 Big Fish Triathlon, Duathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon Hadley Township (231) 546-2229 3disciplines.com

Sun, 6/9/13 Big Mac Shoreline Scenic Bike Tour Ride across the “Mighty Mac” Mackinaw City (231) 436-5574 mackinawchamber.comSun, 6/9/13 Dansville 5K 5KR/W Dansville (734) 332-9129 dansvillerunning.comSun, 6/9/13 Family Adventure Day 5K, 10K, & 2 Mile Walk 10KR, 5KR, 2MW Royal Oak (248) 595-8526 scleroderma.org/michigan

Sun, 6/9/13 Grand Rapids Triathlon Tri: sprint, olympic or 1/2 iron Ada (616) 805-3059 grandrapidstriathlon.comSun, 6/9/13 Holly Recreation Triathlon/ Duathlon Triathlon, Duathlon Holly (877) 300-1392 tritofinish.comSun, 6/9/13 Summer Fun & Run 5KR/W, kids run DeWitt (517) 827-9660 runningfoundation.comTue, 6/11/13 Ann Arbor Track Club Summer Mini Track Meet Ann Arbor (734) 769-9105 aatrackclub.org/races


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Tue, 6/11/13 Comstock Park HS 10K Relay Run 6MR, 3MR, 1.5MR, teams Grand Rapids (616) 887-7203 grandrapidsrunningclub.orgTue, 6/11/13 Hanson Speed Session training Sterling Heights (586) 323-9683 hansons-running.comWed, 6/12/13 Grand Ledge Summer Recreation Track and Field track meet-all comers Grand Ledge (517) 648-1775 playmakers.com

Wed, 6/12/13 Hawk Island Triathlon Tri: 400 meter S/ 16KB/ 5KR Lansing (517) 374-5700 www.hawk-i-tri.comWed, 6/12/13 Human Race 5KR Mt. Pleasant (989) 772-0323 mtpleasantstriders.comThu, 6/13/13 Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run Royal Oak (248) 616-9665 hansons-running.com

Thu, 6/13/13 Strides for Life 100 Mile Run 25MR, 50MR, 75MR, 100MR Holland (616) 396-5576 stridesforlife.comThu, 6/13/13 The Dalmatian Run 5KR/W, 1/4MFR Clio (810) 487-0954 gaultracemanagement.comThu, 6/13/13 Valley Rally 5K 5KR/W Nashville (517) 852-9275 runningfoundation.com

Thu, 6/13/13 YMCA Retread Run/Shoes for Kids 8KR, 5KR/W Flint (810) 659-6493 riverbendstriders.comFri, 6/14/13 Beatty-Daley Challenge 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MR-Invite Lapeer (810) 358-2193 racemilestone.comFri, 6/14/13 Kids’ Klassic & Pump ‘n Run Life 1KFR, 2KR, weight lifting Kalamazoo (269) 270-5641 kalamazooklassic.org

Fri, 6/14/13 Run for Los Ninos Riverview Church 5KR/W Holt (517) 749-0320 runningfoundation.comSat, 6/15/13 Beat the Grandma 5K Age/Gender Graded Race 5KR Grand Rapids (616) 260-2669 beatthegrandma.mysite.comSat, 6/15/13 Beet Feet 5K Walk/Run 5KR/W Sebewaing (989) 883-3003 barc-mi.com

Sat, 6/15/13 Canton Liberty Run 10KR/W, 5KR/W, 1MR/W Canton (734) 929-9027 cantonlibertyrun.comSat, 6/15/13 Casnovia Old School 5K 5KR/W Casnovia (616) 5210-1081 michianatiming.comSat, 6/15/13 Charyl’s Run2BFit 5KR/W, 1MR/W Brighton (810) 632-4778 runningfoundation.com

Sat, 6/15/13 Cheesetown Challenge 5 MR, 2 MR/W, kids run Pinconning (989) 879-5617 cheesetownraces.comSat, 6/15/13 Clothing Optional Run 5KR/W Union City (866) 321-4710 turtle-lake.comSat, 6/15/13 Detroit Rhythm Run 5KR/W Detroit (248) 766-6485 heritageworks.org

Sat, 6/15/13 Dirty Feat Adventure Race Adventure race Lansing (517) 281-9516 dirtyfeat.orgSat, 6/15/13 Formula One Motor City Tri: 750mS/ 20KB/ 5KR x 2 Detroit (231) 546-2229 3disciplines.comSat, 6/15/13 Glen Arbor Solstice Half Marathon & 5K 13.1MR, 5KRW Glen Arbor (231) 715-1406 enduranceevolution.com

Sat, 6/15/13 Higgins Lake Half Marathon, 10K &5K 13.1MR/Wheel, 10K, 5K, 1M Roscommon (989) 275-4015 roscommonrotary.comSat, 6/15/13 Ideal Beach Triathlon Tri: Sprint, Super sprint Elkhart, IN (574) 293-1683 stonesouppromotions.comSat, 6/15/13 Joshua Spalsbury Memorial Comet Chase 5K 5KR/W Grand Ledge (517) 627-2034 5kcometchase.com

Sat, 6/15/13 Kalamazoo Klassic 10KR, 5KR Kalamazoo (269) 270-5641 kalamazooklassic.orgSat, 6/15/13 Kilometers 4 Kids 10KR, 5KR, 1M kids Lake Orion (248) 872-7606 kilometers4kids.comSat, 6/15/13 Lech Lecha Triathlon tri: 600ydS/ 10.4MB/ 2.1MR Grandville (616) 893-3701 lechlechatriathlon.weebly.com

Sat, 6/15/13 Mecosta County Youth & Family Center 5K 5KR Mecosta (231) 972-7129 [email protected], 6/15/13 Mud Dollop Wallop 12M relay, 4MR Adrian r(517) 673-8953 runningwithes.comSat, 6/15/13 MWCAA Corporate Cup Relays 10KR, 5KR/W, T&F Lathrup Village (586) 731-0153 www.mwccr.org

Sat, 6/15/13 Open Water Practice Swim choose distance Grass Lake (734) 678-5045 epicraces.comSat, 6/15/13 Potter Park Zoo Wild One Children’s Mile kids 1MR Lansing (517) 702-4733 potterparkzoo.org/W1MSat, 6/15/13 Run 4 a Cause 5KR, 1.5MR Ada (616) 957-8188 run4acauseada.com

Sat, 6/15/13 Run for Life 10KR, 5KR Marquette (906) 869-6680Sat, 6/15/13 Scott Merfeld Memorial March 5KR/W Hillsdale (517) 439-5101 [email protected], 6/15/13 Sprint & Splash at Lake St. Clair Duathlon, 5KR Harrison Township (586) 469-5285 sprintandsplash.com

Sat, 6/15/13 Summer Solstice 5K Fun Run 5KR Sault Ste. Marie, MI (906) 632-8109 summersolstice5k.orgSat, 6/15/13 SuperkidsTry MotorCity Triathlons Detroit (231) 546-2229 3disciplines.comSat, 6/15/13 Swan Creek Crawl 50K Trail Run 50KR, 10MR Allegan (616) 261-9706 www.stridersrun.com

Sat, 6/15/13 Tri Kids Triathlon Triathlon Grass Lake (734) 678-5045 epicraces.comSat, 6/15/13 Zombie Run 5KR Swartz Creek [email protected] zombierunmi.comSun, 6/16/13 Cedar Point 5K Challenge 5KR Sandusky, OH (419) 609-2067 cedarpoint.com

Sun, 6/16/13 Father’s Day Run 4 Trails 5KR Fort Wayne, IN (260) 436-4824 veepraces.comSun, 6/16/13 Motor City Triathlon tri: olympic, sprint Detroit (231) 546-2229 3disciplines.comSun, 6/16/13 Plymouth YMCA Father’s Day Run 10K, 5K, 1 M, Triple, kids Plymouth (734) 455-2904 ymcadetroit.org/plymouth

Sun, 6/16/13 Run for the Ribbon 5K for Prostate Care Awareness 5KR/W Huntington Woods (586) 443-4272 miurunfortheribbon.orgSun, 6/16/13 XTERRA Torn Shirt Triathlon /Duathlon Triathlons, Duathlon Brighton (419) 376-9496 eliteendeavors.comSun, 6/16/13 Yooper Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon Triathlon, Duathlon Hancock (906) 370-3207 YooperTri.com

Tue, 6/18/13 Hanson Speed Session training Sterling Heights (586) 323-9683 hansons-running.comTue, 6/18/13 Muddy Watters, Bump & Run Trail Series 4MR, kids run Rochester Hills (248) 320-5705 www.jeffwatters.comWed, 6/19/13 Flushing Evening 5k Run/Walk 5KR/W Flushing (810) 487-0954 riverbendstriders.com

Wed, 6/19/13 Grand Ledge Summer Recreation Track and Field track meet-all comers Grand Ledge (517) 627-9076 playmakers.comWed, 6/19/13 Triceratops Triathlon & Kids’s Clinic Tri: 1/2MS/ 12MB/ 5KR Brighton (734) 929-9027 runtrextri.comWed, 6/19/13 Twilight Run 5KR/W Lansing (517) 702-0226 runningfoundation.comWed, 6/19/13 USA Junior Outdoor Track & Field Championships track and field meet Des Moines, IA usatf.org

March / April 2013 Vol. 35, No. 1

Cover: Corinne Weisheit & Michelle Yestrepsky jump with joy at the Original Ann Arbor Turkey Trot in Dex-ter, November 10, 2012. Photo by Carter Sherline / Frog Prince Studios.

Auto Show Shuffle, Photos by Carter Sherline / Frog Prince Studios - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -p. 4

GVSU Winter Classic, Photos by Carter Sherline / Frog Prince Studios - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -p. 6

Michigan Indoor Track Series, Jan. 3, 2013, Photos by Carter Sherline / Frog Prince Studios - - - - - - - -p. 8



USA Cross Country Championships Photos by Victah Sailer / photorun.net - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -p. 10

Super 5K, Photos by Greg Sadler / Greg Sadler Photography - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -p. 13

Paczki Run, Photos by Carter Sherline / Frog Prince Studios - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -p. 14

Winter Witch’s Hat Photos by Greg Sadler / Greg Sadler Photography - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -p. 15

Riverview Winterfest, Photos by Carter Sherline / Frog Prince Studios - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -p. 16

New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Photos by Victah Sailer / photorun.net - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -p. 17

Red Simmons Invitational, Photos by Carter Sherline / Frog Prince Studios - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -p. 18

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Auto Show Shuffle, Detroit, January 19, 2013

Photos by Carter Sherline / Frog Prince Studios

Kristin Kalakay, Roseville (bib no. 152) and Lisa Thompson, Royal Oak (bib no. 295)lead a pack in the early morning light of the Auto Show Shuffle.

1st) Matthew Yacoub, 17:29

Chris Barretto of Huron Township gets a high-five as he nears the finish line.

1st Master, DonnaOlson, 23:46


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GVSU Winter Classic, Allendale, January 26, 2013

Kiley Tobel, 1st, pole vault

Beth Rohl won the shot put and set aSpartan record in the weight throw.

Alicia Evans, 1st,400m dash.


Alysson Bodenbach, 1st,600m run.

Cindy Ofili wonthe 60m dash andthe 200m dash.

Sara Kroll, 9:34:37, 2nd, 3000m run; Rebecca Addison, 9:26.76, 1st.

Sara Nitz, 1st, high jump.

Chelsea Ross, 3rd, 60m hurdles; Amber Smith, 1st; JaelynnPryor, 4th.

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7Josh McAlary, 1st, 1 mile run.

Cody Riffle won the shot put and set anew school record.

Eric Johnson, bib 2013, and Jeanne Gundrumn, bib 2014, leada pack through the University of Michigan - Flint campus.

Joe Banyai, 1st, 800m run; AustinWissler, 2nd.

See article, U-M, MSU Collide at Historic GVSU Meet, by Grant Lofdahl, Michigan Runner, Vol. 35, No. 1, page. 8.

Keenan Michael won the 400m dash.Jack Greenlee, 1st,pole vault. Bradley James, 1st, high jump.


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Michigan Indoor Track Series, Ann Arbor, January 3, 2013Photos by Carter Sherline / Frog Prince Studios

Torin Wile, 1st,1600m run.

Kelsie Schwartz, 1st, 1600mrun.

Erin Finn, 1st,3200m run

Lance Yassay, 1st, high jump.

Brandon Scharich, 1st,1600m run.

Taleen Shahrigian, 1st,3200m run.

Sean Pengelly, 1st, 3200mrun.

Michigan Indoor Track Series, Ann Arbor, January 10, 2013


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Michigan Indoor Track Series, Ypsilanti, February 6, 2013Photos by Carter Sherline / Frog Prince Studios

Grosse Pointe Track Club, 1st, distance medley relay, 11:37.11. Haley Meier, ErsulaFarrow, Kelsie Schwartz, & Hannah Meier’s time is 3rd fastest US time for the DMR.

Spirit of Pre, 1st, 4 x 800m relay.

Steven McEvilly, 4:43.61, 1st, 1600mrun; Sean Brady, 2nd, also 4:43.61.

Red Tide, 1st, 4 x 800m relay; Possum Nuggets, 2nd.

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USA Cross Country Championships, Junior Men’s 8K, St. Louis, Missouri, February 2, 2013Photo by Victah Sailer / photorun.net.

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Runners include bib 244, Daniel Martinez, Portland, 9th, 25:02; bib 265, Tony Smor-agiewicz, Michigan, 13th, 25:09; bib 211, Evan Chiplock, Saginaw, Michigan/Missouri,14th, 25:10; bib 229, Thomas Graham, Stanford, 5th, 24:52; bib 246, Matt McClintock,Purdue, 3rd, 24:51. Top six qualify for World Cross Country Championships .

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USA Cross Country Championships, St. Louis, Missouri, February 2, 2013

Start, Open Men’s 12K.

Dathan Ritzenhein, 35:44, 2nd, OpenMen’s 12K, qualified for IAAF WorldCross Country Championships, Mar. 24.

Neely Spence, 26:54, 5th, OpenWomen’s 8K, qualified for IAAF WorldCross Country Championships, Mar. 24.



Erin Finn, 20:48, 2nd, Junior Women’s6K, qualified for IAAF World CrossCountry Championships, Mar. 24.

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Super 5K, Novi, February 3, 2013Photos by Greg Sadler / Greg Sadler Photography

Mike Camilleri leads a pack.

Phil MacBride, Ron O’Connor and DougKurtis are a colorful and fast trio.

Jennifer Hsu starts Super Bowl Sundayin a party mood.

Colin Swanson of Macomb finished in27:07.

Laura Waterworth runs with a friend. Runner number 937 registered as “SofaSpud.”



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Paczki Run, Hamtramck, February 9, 2013Photos by Carter Sherline / Frog Prince Studios

Ashley Freese enjoys her post-race paczki.

Winner Matt Sikora (bib no. 1531) is out to an early lead in the morning light. 1st, Katie Singer, 20:34.

Sarah Schmid (bib no. 528) and LindseySchmid (bib no. 1020) are ready for aMardi Gras party.


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Winter Witch’s Hat, South Lyon, February 9, 2013Photos by Greg Sadler / Greg Sadler Photography

We’re always happy running in a winter wonderland.

Matt West, 1st, 18:00. Runner number 2234 starts the daywith positve attitude.

Audrey Belf, 1st, 18:08


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Riverview Winterfest 4 Mile, Riverview, February 10, 2013Photos by Carter Sherline / Frog Prince Studios

Becca Mann, 27:21, 1st in her agegroup.

Jeff Bord (bib 265) , 20:39, 2nd; JustinHeck (bib 77), 20:17, 1st.

Red Wings fan, Laura Zelewski (bib317).

Terry Emeigh III (bib 50) age 10, 28:56

Laurel Park, 24:33, 1st. Jay Steele (bib 244), 22:31, 1st Master.


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New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Roxbury, Massachusetts, February 2, 2013 Photos by Victah Sailer / photorun.net

Jeff Porter, 1st, 60m hurdles, 7.62.

Men’s 1 Mile, from left: Will Leer, 3:56.35, 2nd; Jeff See, 3:57.43, 4th; Matthew Centrowitz, 3:56.26, 1st.


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Red Simmons Invitational, Ann Arbor, January 19, 2013Photos by Carter Sherline / Frog Prince Studios

Geena Gall, 1st, 600m run, 1:29.89 Erin Pendleton, 1st, shot put. Jillian Smith, 1st, 800m run, 2:11.80;Brook Handler, 2nd, 2:12.56

Kiley Tobel, 1st, pole vault, 13-07.25. Eastern Michigan, 1st, 4 x 400m relay, 3:49.81 (DanielleClarke, Morgan Yeadon, Aaliyah McKinney and Asia Rawls).


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Jack Harvey Invitational, Ann Arbor, January 19, 2013Photos by Carter Sherline / Frog Prince Studios

Eastern Michigan, 1st, 4 x 400m relay(Jairus Saunders, Chris Scott, JasonErvin, Cameron Bolton)

Justin Clarke, 1st, 60m dash, 6.93.

Men’s 1 Mile Run: Kyle Stacks, Central Michigan, right, 1st, 4:11.16.

Grzegorz, Kalinowski, 1st, 3,000m run,8:27.25.

Jack Greenlee, 2nd, pole vault and MaxBabbits, Eastern Michigan, 1st, polevault.


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Wed, 6/19/13 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships track and field meet Des Moines, IA usatf.orgWed, 6/19/13 Wednesday Races in the Park 3MR, 1.5MR, .5MR, kids run Linden (810) 591-0415 [email protected], 6/20/13 Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run Royal Oak (248) 616-9665 hansons-running.com

Fri, 6/21/13 Meijer State Games of Michigan- Governor’s Family Run 5KR tbd (616) 233-3564 stategamesofmichigan.comSat, 6/22/13 Antioch’s Get Healthy Now 5K Run/Walk 5KR/W Lansing (517) 327-0967 runningfoundation.comSat, 6/22/13 Binder Park Zoo Cheetah Chase 5KR/W, 1MFR Battle Creek (269) 979-1351 binderparkzoo.org

Sat, 6/22/13 Charlevoix Marathon 26.2M, 13.1M, 10R, 5K Charlevoix (248) 446-1315 goodboyevents.comSat, 6/22/13 Concord Classic 5K Run/Walk 5KR/W, 1/2 M Kid's Run Concord (517) 524-6995 playmakers.comSat, 6/22/13 Every Person Involved Cares Half Marathon 13.1MR, 5KR Pontiac (248) 330-7762 epiccares.org

Sat, 6/22/13 First Try Triathlon tri: 300ydS/ 9MB/ 2MR Linden (248) 910-0763 [email protected], 6/22/13 Hero Rush Obstacle Race 5K adventure Oxford Charter Twp [email protected] herorush.comSat, 6/22/13 Meijer State Games of Michigan 5K 5KR, track & field meet East Kentwood (616) 233-3564 stategamesofmichigan.com

Sat, 6/22/13 Name That Run 5KR Niles (269) 683-1552 nb-ymca.orgSat, 6/22/13 Open Door Julie Run/Walk 10KR, 5KR/W Commerce Twp. (248) 360-2930 opendooroutreachcenter.comSat, 6/22/13 Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital Fit for Life 10KR, 5KR/W Pontiac (248) 338-5718 [email protected]

Sat, 6/22/13 Portland St. Patrick Parish Festival 5K Run 5KR/W Portland (517) 927-2226 playmakers.comSat, 6/22/13 Red Cedar 5K 5K/W Williamston (517) 256-3656 inghamhabitat.orgSat, 6/22/13 St. Mary’s of Michigan Bee Healthy for Life 10KR, 5KR/W Saginaw (989) 907-8223 stmarysofmichigan.org

Sat, 6/22/13 USA Half Marathon Championsips 13.1MR Duluth, MN usatf.orgSat, 6/22/13 Xtreme Muck Ruck 7MR, 4MR, 2MR, kids run Copemish [email protected] xtrememuckruck.comSun, 6/23/13 Ludington Triathlon Tri: Olympic & Sprint; Du Ludington (877) 300-1392 tritofinish.com

Sun, 6/23/13 Pictured Rocks Road Race - Run for the Red Cross 13.1MR, 5KR, FW Munising (906) 228-3659 picturedrocksroadrace.comSun, 6/23/13 Tri Goddess Tri Women’s Only Triathlon Tri: sprint, mini sprint; duathlon Grass Lake (734) 678-5045 epicraces.comTue, 6/25/13 Grandville High School Track Meet track meet Grandville (616) 250-4309 grandrapidsrunningclub.org

Tue, 6/25/13 Hanson Speed Session training Sterling Heights (586) 323-9683 hansons-running.comTue, 6/25/13 USA Youth Outdoor Track & Field Championships track & field meet St. Louis, MO usatf.orgTue, 6/25/13 World Youth Track & Field Trials track & field meet Edwardsville, IL usatf.org

Tue, 6/25/13 Zeeland Zoom 5KR/W Zeeland (616) 748-5906 feelthezeel.comWed, 6/26/13 Grand Ledge Summer Recreation Track and Field track meet-all comers Grand Ledge (517) 627-9076 playmakers.comWed, 6/26/13 Wednesday Races in the Park 3MR, 1.5MR, .5MR, kids run Linden (810) 591-0415 [email protected]

Thu, 6/27/13 Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run Royal Oak (248) 616-9665 hansons-running.comFri, 6/28/13 Hansons 3 Mile Cross-Country Race 3 MR Sterling Heights (586) 323-9683 hansons-running.comSat, 6/29/13 Caledonia Kilt Klassic 5K 5KR/W Caledonia (616) 406-9766 kiltklassic.com

Sat, 6/29/13 Gale’s Gym Summer Series Race One 5KR Edmore (989) 427-4348Sat, 6/29/13 Grand Rapids Urban Adventure Race - Summer Edition 4 hour adventure race Rockford (616) 460-9331 grUrbanAdventureRace.comSat, 6/29/13 Gull Lake Triathlon & Duathlon tri: olympic, sprint; du; aquabike Augusta (269) 978-2437 gulllaketriathlon.com

Sat, 6/29/13 Lake Cadillac Team Marathon 26.2MR, 13.1MR, relay Cadillac (231) 920-1951 michianatiming.comSat, 6/29/13 Lions Michigan Foundation Half Marathon 13.1M, 5M, 3M, 2.5MW Oscoda (571) 887-6640 www.imsf.netSat, 6/29/13 Mark Mellon Triathlon & Duathlon tri: olympic, sprint, 5K, relay Gaylord (989) 858-5240 www.markmellontri.com

Sat, 6/29/13 Max’s Race 5KR/W, kids run East Lansing (517) 204-3257 maxsrace.comSat, 6/29/13 Reeds Lake Run 10KR, 5KR/W Grand Rapids (616) 949-1750 www.reedslakerun.comSat, 6/29/13 Run/Walk BOOM!!! 5KR/W, 1MR/W Huntington Woods (248) 541-3030 runwalkboom.com

Sat, 6/29/13 St. John Spray Park 5K 5KR St. Johns (989) 224-8944 cityofsaintjohnsmi.comSat, 6/29/13 Third Coast Relay 206M relay Holland (734) 845-7559 ThirdCoastRelay.comSat, 6/29/13 USA 10 km Trail Championships 10KR Beech Mountain, NC usatf.org

Sun, 6/30/13 Anyone Can Tri Triathlon, Duathlon Mount Clemens (231) 546-2229 3disciplines.comSun, 6/30/13 Blue Water Half Marathon 13.1MR Port Huron (810) 987-6400 bluewaterymca.com/runs/Sun, 6/30/13 Bobcat Triathlon Tri, Aquabike, Kayak/Paddle Board Houghton Lake (231) 546-2229 3disciplines.com

Sun, 6/30/13 Clawson Freedom Run 5KR, 1MFR Clawson (248) 435-4232 clawsonruns.comSun, 6/30/13 Hansons Group Run training Lake Orion (248) 616-9665 hansons-running.comSun, 6/30/13 UP Northwoods Triathlon tri: olympic, sprint, kids Iron Mountain (906) 774-4076 ddymca.com/Triathlon.html

Sun, 6/30/13 USAT Mideast Regional Triathlon Championships tri: Olympic; aquabike Grass Lake (419) 829-2398 epicraces.comTue, 7/2/13 Hanson Speed Session -Tuesdays training Sterling Heights (586) 323-9683 hansons-running.comThu, 7/4/13 Ann Arbor Firecracker 5K 5KR/W, kids run Ann Arbor (734) 213-1033 a2firecracker5k.comThu, 7/4/13 Boyne City Independence Day Run 10KR, 2 MR Boyne City (231) 582-9196 [email protected]

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Thu, 7/4/13 Dorks Brothers Independence Day Run 5KR/W, 1MR Alpena (989) 354-7314 thunderbaytrails.orgThu, 7/4/13 Evart Chamber of Commerce Fourth of July 5K 5KR/W Evart (574) 312-0913 evartjuly4th5kwalkrun.weebly.comThu, 7/4/13 Firecracker 5K 5KR/W, 1MFR Corunna (989) 666-3810 corunna4th.org/julyrace.htmlThu, 7/4/13 Firecracker 5K 5KR Beulah (231) 930-4222 clcba.org

Thu, 7/4/13 Firecracker 5K Race 5KR, 1MW Ishpeming (906) 486-8080 uprrc.orgThu, 7/4/13 Greatest 4th in the North 10KR, 5KR/W, FR Lake City (231) 839-2943 [email protected], 7/4/13 Hadley Run 5KR/W Hadley (248) 622-1738 [email protected]

Thu, 7/4/13 Hanover Firecracker Run/Walk 5 MR, 5KW, kids run Hanover (517) 563-2125 hh4thofjuly.comThu, 7/4/13 Horse Tail Scramble 10KR, 5KW Hancock (906) 482-6827 keweenaw.infoThu, 7/4/13 Hungry Duck Run 13.1MR, 5KR, kids fun run Brighton (810) 844-0180 hungryduckrun.com

Thu, 7/4/13 Paul Revere Run 10MR, 3MFR Harbor Springs (231) 526-2059 harborspringschamber.comThu, 7/4/13 Smile Through the Miles 10KR/W, 5KR/W Johannesburg (989) 858-5240 active.comThu, 7/4/13 T-Rex Trail 10-Miler 10MR, 8KR Lowell (616) 260-2669 www.trextenmiler.8k.com

Thu, 7/4/13 USA 10K Championships 10KR Atlanta, GA usatf.orgThu, 7/4/13 Volkslaufe 20K, 10K, 5K, 2K kids run Frankenmuth (989) 860-3388 www.volkslaufe.orgSat, 7/6/13 Coach Kelly Races 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MFR St. Louis (989) 330-2430 racingactivities.org

Sat, 7/6/13 Delta County Heritage Half Marathon 13.1MR/W Escanaba (906) 789-1296 deltacountyheritagehalf.comSat, 7/6/13 Duo at the Ledge 13.1MR, 5KR/W, kids run Grand Ledge (517) 627-2735 runningfoundation.comSat, 7/6/13 Fifth Third Bank Elite Mile 1MR Traverse City (213) 649-0843 cherryfestival.org

Sat, 7/6/13 Hills & Dales Freedom Festival 5K/8K 8KR, 5KR/W Cass City (989) 872-2084 hdghrehab.comSat, 7/6/13 L.A.S.S.I, 5K Run/Walk 5KR/W Pentwater (231) 869-4730 [email protected], 7/6/13 Lakeshore Miracle Run 10KR Holland (616) 392-2282 gazellesports.com

Sat, 7/6/13 National Cherry Festival 15K & 5K 15KR, 5KR/W Traverse City (800) 968-3380 cherryfestival.org Sat, 7/6/13 Over the Top Xtreme 5K 5KR Gaylord (231) 546-2229 3disciplines.comSat, 7/6/13 Pittsford Cross Country 5K Firecracker Road Race 5KR/W Pittsford (517) 523-2672 [email protected]

Sat, 7/6/13 Run & Walk for Funds 10KR, 5KR, 2 MR/W Northport (231) 386-5188 [email protected], 7/6/13 Run Posey Lake 4 Mile 4MR/W Hudson (517) 403-8666 runningwithes.com Sat, 7/6/13 West Branch 2 Mile Fun Run Walk 2 MR/W West Branch (989) 312-0073 westbranchrunning.com

Sun, 7/7/13 Chesaning Showboat River Run 5KR/W, Kids’ Fun Run Chesaning (800) 255-3055 runningfoundation.comSun, 7/7/13 Independence Aquathlon & Open Water Swim 2KR/ 750m S/ 2KR Howell (517) 546-0693 howellrecreation.orgSun, 7/7/13 Inter-Rockin Tri, Du,Sprint Tri Tri: Olympic, Sprint; Duathlon Interlochen (231) 546-2229 3disciplines.com

Sun, 7/7/13 Island City 5K 5KR/W Eaton Rapids (517) 410-8277Sun, 7/7/13 Pickerel Run 10KR, 5KR/W Algonac (248) 840-9711 pickerelrun.comSun, 7/7/13 Run Your Bass Off 10KR, 3.6MR, 2MW Crystal Falls (906) 367-2800 crystalfallsmi.com

Sun, 7/7/13 The Sparkler 5K 5KR/W Luna Pier (734) 770-8951 runningfoundation.comTue, 7/9/13 Hanson Speed Session -Tuesdays training Sterling Heights (586) 323-9683 hansons-running.comTue, 7/9/13 Richmond Park Cross Country 5KR, 1.5MR, kids run Grand Rapids (616) 406-7441 grandrapidsrunningclub.org

Wed, 7/10/13 Doozie’s Ice Cream Fun Run/Walk Series 5MR, 3MR, 1MR Mt. Pleasant (989) 772-0323 mtpleasantstriders.comWed, 7/10/13 Grand Ledge Summer Recreation Track and Field track meet-all comers Grand Ledge (517) 627-9076 playmakers.comWed, 7/10/13 Summer Series Open Cross Country Meet 5KR, 1MR Brighton (734) 649-2091 a2racemanagement.com

Wed, 7/10/13 Wednesday Races in the Park 3MR, 1.5MR, .5MR, kids run Linden (810) 591-0415 [email protected], 7/11/13 Auburn Cornstalk 5K Run/Walk 5KR/W Auburn (989) 686-0246 race-mrm.com/Schedule.htmlThu, 7/11/13 Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run Royal Oak (248) 616-9665 hansons-running.com

Thu, 7/11/13 USA Masters Outdoor T & F Championships track & field meet Olathe, KS usatf.orgFri, 7/12/13 Clear Lake Adventure Weekend Tri: 3K Kayak/ 10KB/ 5KR; kids Shingleton (906) 250-4900 clearlakeinfo.orgFri, 7/12/13 Hansons 3 Mile Cross-Country Race 3 MR Sterling Heights (586) 323-9683 hansons-running.com

Sat, 7/13/13 Anchor Bay Triathlon 1/2MS/ 17.7KB/ 4.8i3K New Baltimore (586) 725-0291 [email protected], 7/13/13 Bastille Days 5K Run/Walk and 15KR 15KR, 5KR/W Fenton (810) 603-1366 geneseehabitat.orgSat, 7/13/13 Brandon Warrior Warm-up 5KR, 2.5KR obstacle race Ortonville [email protected] warriorwarmupinbrandon.com

Sat, 7/13/13 Dances with Dirt - Devil’s Lake 50M, 50K, 26.2M, 13.1M, relay Baraboo, WI (734) 929-9027 danceswithdirt.comSat, 7/13/13 Focus on Fitness 5KR/W Harbor Beach (989) 479-5023 rface-mrm.com/Schedule.htmlSat, 7/13/13 Freedom 5K 5KR Pottervillemandi [email protected] runningfoundation.com

Sat, 7/13/13 Kindleberger Summer Festival of the Arts 5K 5KR/W, kids run Parchment (269) 342-5996 kindleberger.org/5krunwalk.phpSat, 7/13/13 Metro Way 5K 5KR/W Wyoming (616) 855-1982 metroway5k.comSat, 7/13/13 Muddy Watters, Bump & Run Trail Series 5.5MR Rochester Hills (248) 320-5705 www.jeffwatters.com

Sat, 7/13/13 Portofino’s Run for Art 5K 5KR/W, kids run Wyandotte (734) 282-1101 everalracemgt.comSat, 7/13/13 Run the Keweenaw, a Festival of Trails 25KR, 12KR, 6KR, kids’ run Copper Harbor (906) 482-2500 keweenawtrails.com/runSat, 7/13/13 Splash and Dash Youth Triathlon Triathlon, Duathlon Adrian (517) 264-4872 [email protected]


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Annual Event Calendar 2013Sat, 7/13/13 Tawas Kiwanis Run by the Bay 5KR/W East Tawas (989) 332-6197 tawas.kiwanisone.orgSat, 7/13/13 Waugoshance Trail Marathon 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 5KR, 2KR Carp Lake (715) 701-0360 greatlakesendurance.comSun, 7/14/13 Aid Lansing 5K 10KR, 5KR/W Lansing [email protected] runningfoundation.com

Sun, 7/14/13 Beatles on the Bay Triathlon, Duathlon Caseville (877) 300-1392 tritofinish.comSun, 7/14/13 Clark Lake Triathlon & Duathlon Triathlon, Duathlopn Clark Lake (419) 829-2398 eliteendeavors.comSun, 7/14/13 Classic Rock 5K 5KR/W Grand Rapids [email protected] classicrock5k.com

Sun, 7/14/13 Fight Hunger 5K 5KR/W Okemos (517) 899-5211 runwalkjog.com/meridian/Sun, 7/14/13 Gallup Gallop 5KR/W, 1 MR Ann Arbor (734) 975-9199 aatrackclub.orgSun, 7/14/13 Jazz/Sauk Valley Jazz Running Camp camp Brooklyn (734) 474-0584 jazzrunning.com

Sun, 7/14/13 Little Traverse Triathlon Tri: 600mS/ 20MB/ 4MR Harbor Springs (231) 487-1713 littletraversetri.comSun, 7/14/13 Mt. Olivet Cemetery Sunrise Run 10KR, 5KR, 1.5MW Detroit (313) 365-3203 mtelliot.comSun, 7/14/13 PIrates on the Run 5KR/W Bay City (989) 895-8596 ymcabaycity.org

Sun, 7/14/13 Tri 4 Life Triathlon Tri: Olympic, Sprint Otter Lake (231) 546-2229 3disciplines.comTue, 7/16/13 Hanson Speed Session -Tuesdays training Sterling Heights (586) 323-9683 hansons-running.comTue, 7/16/13 Swim Run Series 2 500mS/ 5KR; 1000mS/ 5KR Shelby Twp (231) 546-2229 3disciplines.com

Wed, 7/17/13 Grand Ledge Track and Field Series - Finale track meet-all comers Grand Ledge (517) 627-9076 playmakers.comWed, 7/17/13 Pterodactyl Triathlon & Kids’ Clinic Tri: 1/2MS/ 12.4 MB/ 5KR Brighton (734) 929-9027 runtrextri.comWed, 7/17/13 Summer Series Open Cross Country Meet 5KR, 1MR Brighton (734) 649-2091 a2racemanagement.com

Wed, 7/17/13 Wednesday Races in the Park 3MR, 1.5MR, .5MR, kids run Linden (810) 591-041 [email protected], 7/18/13 Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run Royal Oak (248) 616-9665 hansons-running.comThu, 7/18/13 PIgeon Sunset Classic 5KR/W Pigeon (989) 453-4478 www.pigeonchamber.com

Fri, 7/19/13 Great Lakes Relay 270 M Relay Eastpointe (313) 885-3256 greatlakesrelay.comSat, 7/20/13 Alpenfest Run 10KR/W, 5KR/W, 1MR/W Gaylord (989) 858-3768 gaylordalpenfest.comSat, 7/20/13 Capa Magic Ride and 5K 5KR/W Hillsdale (517) 437-3100 capahillsdale.net

Sat, 7/20/13 Chemical Bank Race for the YMCA 10KR, 5KR/W St. Joseph (269) 428-9622 bhsjymca.orgSat, 7/20/13 Christian Adventures Race Rodney (866) 796-4453 cranhillranch.comSat, 7/20/13 Farmington Founders Festival 4 Mile 4 MR Farmington (248) 473-1800 runningfoundation.com

Sat, 7/20/13 Friends of Fishtown 5K 5KR Leland (231) 256-8878 [email protected], 7/20/13 IC Perch Run 4 MR, 1MFR/W Ira Twp. (586) 405-2282 www.icperchfestival.comSat, 7/20/13 Infiterra Sports Summer Fury 6 & 10 hour adventure race: Waterford (231) 233-4736 www.infiterrasports.com

Sat, 7/20/13 Lightning Lynx Track Club Coach James Bibbs Track and Field Invitational Holt (517) 371-9763 [email protected], 7/20/13 Midland River Run 5KR/W, 1MFR Midland midlandriverrun.comSat, 7/20/13 Orthopaedic Rehab Rose Run 10KR, 5KR, 1/2MFR Jackson (517) 937-6521 roserun.net

Sat, 7/20/13 Port Austin Runs 8KR, 2 MR/W Port Austin (989) 738-8772 www.parun.orgSat, 7/20/13 Port City Run 5KR/W, 1M Frankfort (231) 352-7698 [email protected], 7/20/13 Shores-Pointes Adventure Triathlon Kayak Triathlon, Duathlon Saint Clair Shores (313) 732-1305 shorespointestri.com

Sat, 7/20/13 Sister Lakes Triathlons Tri: Olympic, Sprint Dowagiac (231) 546-2229 3disciplines.comSat, 7/20/13 The G-Town Runaround 5KR/W Gladwin (517) 589-8483 race-mrm.com/Schedule.htmlSat, 7/20/13 Tri del Sol Triathlon, Duathlon, Kids Middleville (616) 855-1972 tridelsol.com

Sat, 7/20/13 Tri-City Kids Triathlon triathlon: distances vary by age Midland (989) 600-9671 trikidstry.comSat, 7/20/13 Vestaburg 5K Run/Walk 5KR/W, kids run Vestaburg (989) 621-0092 [email protected], 7/20/13 YMCA Teal Lake Triathlon Tri: sprint, kids tri Maquette (906) 227-9622 ymcamqt.org

Sun, 7/21/13 Crosstown Kids Triathlon kids triathlon Howell (517) 546-0693 howellrecreation.orgSun, 7/21/13 Dirty Herd Summer Classic 4MR, 2MR Grand Rapids (616) 940-9888 gazellesports.comSun, 7/21/13 H2O 500mS, 1500mS, 3000mS Saginaw County (231) 546-2229 3disciplines.com

Sun, 7/21/13 He Tried / She Tried Triathlon tri: sprint or du: sprint Grass Lake (734) 678-5045 epicraces.comSun, 7/21/13 Mackinaw Multi-Sport Mix Triathlon, Duathlon, Kids Mackinaw City (231) 546-2229 3disciplines.comSun, 7/21/13 Run for Fame 10KR, 5KR/W Lansing (517) 483-1624 runningfoundation.com

Sun, 7/21/13 USA Mountain Running Championships 7.6MR Cranmore, NH usatf.orgMon, 7/22/13 Hansons Middle/High School Day Camp 4 days camp Shelby Township (586) 323-9682 hansons-running.comMon, 7/22/13 USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships Greensboro, NC usatf.org

Tue, 7/23/13 Aman Park Trail Run 5.5MR, kids run/bike/run Grand Rapids (616) 742-0384 grandrapidsrunningclub.orgTue, 7/23/13 Hanson Speed Session training Sterling Heights (586) 323-9683 hansons-running.comWed, 7/24/13 Grand Ledge Track and Field Series - Championship track meet-all comers Grand Ledge (517) 627-9076 playmakers.comWed, 7/24/13 Summer Series Open Cross Country Meet 5KR, 1MR Brighton (734) 649-2091 a2racemanagement.com


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Wed, 7/24/13 Wednesday Races in the Park 3MR, 1.5MR, .5MR, kids run Linden (810) 591-0415 [email protected], 7/25/13 Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run Royal Oak (248) 616-9665 hansons-running.comFri, 7/26/13 Hansons 3 Mile Cross-Country Race 3MR Shelby Township (586) 323-9683 hansons-running.com

Sat, 7/27/13 Alden Run 10KR, 5KR/W Alden (231) 377-7319 www.aldenrun.comSat, 7/27/13 Dare Devil Dash Extreme 5K Run adventure run: 5KR, 1MR Brown City (810) 886-1654 daredevildash.comSat, 7/27/13 Fowler 5K / Jeff Weiber Memorial 5K 5KR/W/ Rollerblade Fowler (989) 593-2881 runfowlerrun.com

Sat, 7/27/13 Free 2 Run 5K 5KR/W Spring Arbor (517) 750-1200 free2run5k.comSat, 7/27/13 Gale’s Gym Summer Series Race Two 5KR/W Edmore (989) 427-4348 [email protected], 7/27/13 Grand Island Trail Marathon & 10K 26.2 MR, 13.1MR Munising (715) 701-0360 greatlakesendurance.com

Sat, 7/27/13 Hudson Booster 5k 5KR Hudson (517) 286-6931 www.hudson.k12.mi.usSat, 7/27/13 Jeff Drenth Memorial Foot Race / Ryan Shay Mile 10KR, 5KR, 1MFR Charlevoix (231) 675-1746 venetianraces.comSat, 7/27/13 Life Walk 5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile Run/Walk 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MW Detroit (313) 393-2446 www.motteplifewalk.org

Sat, 7/27/13 Lumberman Triathlon Triathlon, Duathlon, Kayak Cadillac (231) 546-2229 3disciplines.comSat, 7/27/13 Michigan Warrior Dash 3.25 MR obstacle race Mt. Morris (773) 687-4595 warriordash.comSat, 7/27/13 Munger Spud Run 5KR/W Munger (989) 615-3793 race-mrm.com/Schedule.html

Sat, 7/27/13 Olivet Comet Classic 5K Run 5KR/W Olivet (269) 749-7631 runningfoundation.comSat, 7/27/13 Promise Race 5K 5KR/W, kids run Laingsburg (517) 582-1112 active.comSat, 7/27/13 Ryan Shay Mile 1MR - invitational Charlevoix (231) 547-3407 venetianraces.com

Sat, 7/27/13 Steve’s Run 10KR, 5KR/W, 1 MFR/W Dowagiac (269) 782-1000 swmich.edu/fireup/stevesrun/Sat, 7/27/13 Strut for Strays 5K Fun Run/Walk 5KR/W Battle Creek (269) 963-1796 hs-scm.org/strut.htmSat, 7/27/13 The G.R.A. 10K 10KR Grayling (989) 348-9266 www.hansonhills.org

Sat, 7/27/13 Tigertown 5000 Road Race 5KR/W Liberty Center, OH (419) 533-5838 tigertown5000.comSat, 7/27/13 Tri Cities Family Coast Guard Festival 5K & 10 K 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MR Grand Haven (616) 842-7051 www.tcfymca.orgSat, 7/27/13 Yale Bologna Run 5KR, 1MR/W Yale (810) 387-2225 yalechamber.com

Sun, 7/28/13 Ele’s Place 5K 5KR/W, kids run Okemos (517) 482-1315 www.elesplace.orgSun, 7/28/13 Electric Bolt 5K 5KR/W Ann Arbor (734) 945-8132 aatrackclub.org/events/Sun, 7/28/13 Hansons Group Run training Lake Orion (248) 693-9900 hansons-running.com

Sun, 7/28/13 Highland 5K Fun Run/Walk 5KR/W Highland (248) 887-4556 [email protected], 7/28/13 Portland Relay for Life Half Marathon and 5K 13.1MR, 5KR Portland [email protected] runwalkjog.com/portland/Sun, 7/28/13 Rudyard Lions Summerfest Triathlon & 5K Triathlin, 5KR Rudyard (906) 478-5244 rudyardlionstriathlon.com

Sun, 7/28/13 Village Tri & Du Triathlon, Duathlon Clarkston (231) 546-2229 3disciplines.comSun, 7/28/13 Women’s Only Triathlon & Dri-Tri Triathlon, Duathlon Sylvania, OH (419) 829-2398 eliteendeavors.comTue, 7/30/13 Hanson Speed Session -Tuesdays training Sterling Heights (586) 323-9683 hansons-running.com

Wed, 7/31/13 Run the Mountain 5KR Mt. Pleasant (989) 772-0323 mtpleasantstriders.comWed, 7/31/13 Summer Series Open Cross Country Meet 5KR, 1MR Brighton (734) 649-2091 a2racemanagement.comThu, 8/1/13 Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run Royal Oak (248) 616-9665 hansons-running.com

Fri, 8/2/13 Huron Co. Educational Race 5KR/W, 1MFR Bad Axe (989) 963-0420 race-mrm.com/Schedule.htmlSat, 8/3/13 a-Round Green Lake Association Walk/Run 5KR/W, kids run Caledonia (616) 891-5835 greenlake.usSat, 8/3/13 Allen Park Street Art Fair 5K 10KR, 5KR, 1M kids run Allen Park (313) 550-9336 downriverrunners.org

Sat, 8/3/13 Aspirus Keweenaw Copperman Triathlon tri: 0.5MS/ 22MB/ 5MR Copper Harbor i(906) 337-7000 keweenawcopperman.orgSat, 8/3/13 Boyne Falls Polish Festival 5K 5KR Boyne Falls (231) 582-9700Sat, 8/3/13 Coloma Glad-Peach Run/ Walk/ Bike 10KR/B, 5KR/W/B, FR Coloma (269) 468-6606 ColomaPeachFest.com

Sat, 8/3/13 Cran-Hill Triathlon 1/4MS/ 7MB/ 2.5MR Rodney (231) 796-7669 cranhillranch.comSat, 8/3/13 Crystal Run the Lake 5MR, 3MR/W Crystal (989) 328-1208 Sat, 8/3/13 Curtis Triathlon Tri, 5KR Curtis [email protected]

Sat, 8/3/13 Eagle Lake Triathlon Triathlons Edwardsburg (574) 293-1683 eaglelaketri.comSat, 8/3/13 Fort Gratiot Trail Trek 10KR, 5KR, 1MW Fort Gratiot (810) 329-5214 raceservices.comSat, 8/3/13 Harbor Days Harborun 10K 10KR, 5KR/W, FR Elk Rapids (231) 342-1058 www.elkrapidschamber.org

Sat, 8/3/13 Kayla O’Mara Memorial Run 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MFR, handcycle Goodrich (810) 429-3991 kaylarun.comSat, 8/3/13 Lifetime Fitness Kid’s Tri tri Rochester (248) 601-9400 [email protected], 8/3/13 Maritime Days 5K River Run 5KR/W Marine City [email protected] marinecitymaritimedays.org

Sat, 8/3/13 Millennium Triathlon Triathlon, Kids Tri Grand Rapids (616) 540-9071 millenniumtriathlon.comSat, 8/3/13 Mint City 10 Miler, 5K & Family Fun Walk 10MR, 5KR St. Johns (989) 224-3316 mintcity10miler.coSat, 8/3/13 Port Oneida Barn to Barn Trail Run/Walk 5KR/W, kids run, ?TBD Glen Arbor (231) 334-6103 phsb.org

Sat, 8/3/13 Race for Home 5K 5KR/W Troy (248) 414-4080 bethany.org/raceforhomeSat, 8/3/13 Run Clark Lake 12KR, 5KR/W, 3/4K Kids run Clark Lake (517) 782-6106 [email protected], 8/3/13 Shermanator Triathlon & 5K Run - Tentative Date Triathlon, 5KR, Kids Augusta (269) 731-3004 shermanatortri.orgSat, 8/3/13 Streets of Fire 8K 8KR/W Grand Rapids (616) 240-6756 grandrapidsrunningclub.org


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Annual Event Calendar 2013Sat, 8/3/13 The Experience Tri, Olympic, Sprint Frankenmuth (231) 546-2229 3disciplines.comSat, 8/3/13 The Legend 5 & 10 Mile Trail Run 13.1MR, 10MR, 5MR Laingsburg (734) 929-9027 www.runlegend.comSun, 8/4/13 Danskin Triathlon Series Triathlons Howell (419) 829-2398 eliteendeavors.com

Sun, 8/4/13 Maytag Ironman 70.3 Steelhead Triathlon Triathlon Benton Harbor (773) 404-2372 ironmansteelhead.comSun, 8/4/13 USA 100 Mile Trail Championships 100MR Burning River, OH usatf.orgMon, 8/5/13 KAR Free Member 5K Fun Run 5KR Kalamazoo (269) 760-1700 kalamazooarearunners.org

Tue, 8/6/13 Hanson Speed Session -Tuesdays training Sterling Heights (586) 323-9683 hansons-running.comWed, 8/7/13 Doozie’s Ice Cream Fun Run/Walk Series 5MR, 3MR, 1MR Mt. Pleasant (989) 772-0323 mtpleasantstriders.comWed, 8/7/13 Red Carpet Run 5K 5KR, West Bloomfield (734) 929-9027 redcarpetrun.com

Thu, 8/8/13 Great Pizza Challenge 5KR/W, kids run Flint (810) 487-0954 riverbendstriders.comThu, 8/8/13 Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run Royal Oak (248) 616-9665 hansons-running.comFri, 8/9/13 Fred Meijer White Pine Trail 200 Relay 200M relay - 36 legs Comstock Park [email protected] fredmeijerwhitepinetrail200.com

Sat, 8/10/13 Badges Toward a Cause 5KR/W Midland (989) 631-4439 race-mrm.com/Schedule.htmlSat, 8/10/13 BWL Hometown Power 5K 5KR/W Lansing (517) 702-6185 runningfoundation.comSat, 8/10/13 Cheeseburger 5K Run and Walk 5KR/W Caseville (989) 453-4478 scheurer.org

Sat, 8/10/13 Crystal Lake Team Marathon 26.2 M Relay Beulah (231) 930-4222 crystallakecommunitybusinessassoc.comSat, 8/10/13 Hey 5K Run/Walk 5KR/W Muskegon (231) 563-6280 heyradio.comSat, 8/10/13 Kettunen Center 5K Trail Run/Walk 5KR/W Tustin (231) 829-3421 kettunencenter.orgSat, 8/10/13 Kids Get Active Triathlon tri: distances vary with age Portage (269) 978-2437 spiritracing.us

Sat, 8/10/13 Lexington 5K and Mile Fun Run 5KR, 1MR, kids race Lexington (810) 359-3379 speedyraces.netSat, 8/10/13 National Blueberry Festival 5K 10KR, 5KR South Haven (269) 639-2805 blueberryfestival.comSat, 8/10/13 Run Thru Hell 10 MR, 4.8 MR Pinckney (734) 878-6640 gaultracemanagement.com

Sat, 8/10/13 Saline’s Summerfest 5K Run/Walk 5KR/W Saline (724) 429-4494 salinesummerfest.orgSat, 8/10/13 Sanford and Sun Triathlon Tri: Olympic, Sprint; Du: Sprint Sanford (231) 546-2229 3disciplines.comSat, 8/10/13 Steve’s “Raider Stomp” 10KR, 5KR/W Decatur (269) 423-5081 www.stevesraiderstomp.org

Sat, 8/10/13 Summer in the City 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Run 5KR,1MFR Battle Creek (269) 788-4498 summerinthecity5k.comSat, 8/10/13 Tahqua Trail Run 25KR, 10KR Paradise (715) 701-0360 greatlakesendurance.comSat, 8/10/13 The Zombie Dash 5KR Kalamazoo [email protected] thezombiedash.com

Sat, 8/10/13 West Michigan I Tri 4 Fun Triathlon Triathlon, Kids Tri Fremont (231) 924-2100 westmichigantri.comSat, 8/10/13 Wood Duck Dash 10KR, 5KR/W, kids run Brownstown (734) 507-1789 everalracemgt.comSun, 8/11/13 Camino of St. James 8KR, 5KR Mason (517) 676-9111 caminostjames.com

Sun, 8/11/13 Ice Cream Mile 1MR/W Traverse City (231) 883-4516 tctrackclub.comSun, 8/11/13 Milford Memories Fun Run 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MFR Milford (248) 685-7129 milfordmemories.comSun, 8/11/13 Petoskey Triathlons Tri: Olympic, Sprint Petoskey (231) 546-2229 3disciplines.com

Sun, 8/11/13 Stony Creek Off Road Triathlon Triathlon, Duathlon Shelby Township (877) 300-1392 tritofinish.comSun, 8/11/13 Swim to the Moon 10KS, 5KS, 1.2MS, 1/2MS Gregory (734) 678-5045 epicraces.comSun, 8/11/13 Sylvania Triathlon/Duathlon Triathlons, Duathlons Sylvania, OH (419) 829-2398 www.eliteendeavors.com

Tue, 8/13/13 Hanson Speed Session -Tuesdays training Sterling Heights (586) 323-9683 hansons-running.comWed, 8/14/13 T-Rex Tri & Kids’ Tri Tri: 1/2MS/ 12 MB/ 5KR Brighton (734) 929-9027 runtrextri.comWed, 8/14/13 Tarahumara Trail Relay 3 person, 3 loops, 1.5 M Mt. Pleasant (989) 772-0323 mtpleasantstriders.com

Thu, 8/15/13 Bauman’s Charity 5K 5KR/W, kids runs Flint (810) 238-5981 riverbendstriders.comThu, 8/15/13 Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run Royal Oak (248) 616-9665 hansons-running.comFri, 8/16/13 Howell Melon Run 10K, 5K, 1M, kids’ run Howell (517) 546-0693 howellrecreation.org

Fri, 8/16/13 Marquette Trail 50 Mile /50K & Relay 50KR relay Marquette (906) 228-9012 marquettetrail50.comFri, 8/16/13 Q-Town 5K & 10K 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MR, kids run Quincy (517) 283-1726 facebook.com/qtown5kSat, 8/17/13 Churchill Classic 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MR Cheboygan (231) 627-7111 cnbismybank.com

Sat, 8/17/13 Come to the River 5K 5KR/W Lansing (517) 482-1346 runningfoundation.comSat, 8/17/13 Farmington Run for the Hills 10KR, 5KR/W, 1KFR Farmington (248) 880-3852 farmingtonrunforthehills.comSat, 8/17/13 Marquette Trail 50 Mile /50K & Relay 50MR, 50KR Marquette (906) 228-9012 marquettetrail50.com

Sat, 8/17/13 Mitchell’s Run Through Rockford 5KR/W, kids run Rockford (616) 863-9168 mitchellsrun.orgSat, 8/17/13 Muddy Watters, Bump & Run Trail Series 4MR Rochester Hills (248) 320-5705 www.jeffwatters.comSat, 8/17/13 Old Farts Marathon, 13.1 and 5K 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 5KR Lowell (616) 260-2669 fallsburghalf.8k.com

Sat, 8/17/13 Panther Spirit Race 5KR/W, kids race DeWitt runningfoundation.comSat, 8/17/13 Petoskey Festival on the Bay Wellness Walk & Run 5KR/W, kids run Petoskey (231) 347-4150 petoskeyfestival.comSat, 8/17/13 Portland Riverfest Run 10KR, 5KR/W Portland (517) 647-7985 Portland-Michigan.orgSat, 8/17/13 Run and Play for Ariana Mae 5KR/W, kids run Grand Ledge (517) 242-1327 arianasrun.com


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Sat, 8/17/13 Somerset Stampede 13.1MR, 5KR/W Somerset Center (517) 914-3181 somerset-run.comSat, 8/17/13 Strides for Health 5KR/W Allegan (269) 686-4239 stridesforhealth.com Sat, 8/17/13 The Arc Stroll, Roll & 5K Run/Walk 5KR/W Midland (989) 631-4439 race-mrm.com/Schedule.html

Sat, 8/17/13 Three Rivers Triathlon & Duathlon Triathlons, Duathlon Three Rivers (269) 278-2075 aquamantri.comSat, 8/17/13 Thunder Bay Open Water Swim - Tentative Date 1MS, 1/2MS Alpena (989) 354-7314 [email protected], 8/18/13 Charlevoix Triathlon Tri: Olympic & Sprint; Du Charlevoix (877) 300-1392 tritofinish.com

Sun, 8/18/13 Grand Woods 5K 5KR/W Lansing (517) 702-0226 runningfoundation.comSun, 8/18/13 Island Lake Triathlon - Summer Tri: sprint or olympic Brighton (734) 845-7559 elementevents.comSun, 8/18/13 Ludington Lighthouse Triathlon & Duathlon Tri: Olympic, Sprint Ludington (810) 714-5768 3disciplines.com

Sun, 8/18/13 Montrose Blueberry Festival 8KR/W, 5KR/W Montrose (810) 449-8340 blueberryrace.comSun, 8/18/13 Run Some Mora 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MR Ann Arbor (734) 223-9162 runsomemora.comSun, 8/18/13 Total Health Fitness Challenge 3 Mile 3M adventure Lansing (517) 321-8568 totalhealthfitnesschallenge.com

Sun, 8/18/13 Traverse City Triathlon Triathlons Traverse City (231) 715-1406 enduranceevolution.comSun, 8/18/13 USA Marathon Trail Championships 26.2MR Manitou Springs, CO usatf.orgTue, 8/20/13 Hanson Speed Session training Sterling Heights (586) 323-9683 hansons-running.com

Tue, 8/20/13 Riverside Park Co-Ed Relay X-C relay, 5 alternating .5mile laps Grand Rapids (616) 884-0088 grandrapidsrunningclub.orgTue, 8/20/13 Swim Run Series 3 500mS/ 5KR; 1000mS/ 5KR Shelby Twp (231) 546-2229 3disciplines.comThu, 8/22/13 Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run Royal Oak (248) 616-9665 hansons-running.com

Fri, 8/23/13 Fall Preview Open Cross Country Meet 5KR Brighton (734) 649-2091 a2racemanagement.comSat, 8/24/13 Brainy Day 5K 5KR/W Nunica (616) 837-6242 brainyday5k.comSat, 8/24/13 Crim Festival of Races 10M, 8K, 5K, 1M, Kids Flint (810) 235.3396 crim.org

Sat, 8/24/13 Gale’s Gym Summer Racing Series Race #3 5KR/W, kids run Edmore (989) 427-4348 [email protected], 8/24/13 Girl’s Best Friend Triathlon Tri: Olympic, Sprint; Du: Sprint Vicksburg (231) 546-2229 3disciplines.comSat, 8/24/13 Grand Rapids Mud Run 5KR obstacle race, teams, kids run Kentwood (616) 560-0434 grandrapidsmudrun.com

Sat, 8/24/13 Hastings Summerfest Run 10KR, 5KR/W Hastings (269) 948-3489 pennockhealth.comSat, 8/24/13 Joe’s Long Run - By Invitation 28.7MR Hawks (989) 354-7314 [email protected], 8/24/13 North Country Trail Run 50MR, 26.2MR, 13.1 MR Wellston [email protected] northcountryrun.com

Sat, 8/24/13 Run for the Rolls 1MR/W Chelsea (734) 475-0843 runforthe rolls.comSat, 8/24/13 Traffic Stop 5K 5KR/W Grand Rapids (616) 826-5397 www.traffickstop5k.comSun, 8/25/13 Hansons Group Run training Lake Orion (248) 693-9900 hansons-running.com

Sun, 8/25/13 Merrell Down & Dirty National Mud & Obstacle Series 10KR/W, 5KR/W Milford (818) 707-8866 downanddirtymudrun.comSun, 8/25/13 MI IRON Triathlons, Aquabike Grand Rapids (616) 437-3199 michiganiron.comSun, 8/25/13 MI Titanium Triathlons, Aquabike Plainfield Twp. (616) 437-3199 mititanium.com

Sun, 8/25/13 Playmakers Classic Triathlon tri:S/ 13MB/ 4MB Holt (517) 349.3803 playmakersclassictri.comSun, 8/25/13 Summer’s End Trail Run 5KR/W, 1M kids’ run Saginaw (989) 513-5195 [email protected], 8/25/13 Tri Goddess Tri Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike Grass Lake (734) 678-5045 epicraces.com

Sun, 8/25/13 Tri-Triathlons Tri: Olympic, Sprint Holly (231) 546-2229 3disciplines.comSun, 8/25/13 Twin Lake 5K 5KR Twin Lake (404) 384-4488 runningfoundation.comTue, 8/27/13 Hanson Speed Session -Tuesdays training Sterling Heights (586) 323-9683 hansons-running.com

Tue, 8/27/13 Johnson Park Cross Country 5K 5KR Grandville (616) 538-2367 grandrapidsrunningclub.orgThu, 8/29/13 End of Summer Classic Open Cross Country Meet 5KR Brighton (734) 649-2091 a2racemanagement.comThu, 8/29/13 Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run Royal Oak (248) 616-9665 hansons-running.com

Sat, 8/31/13 Aliferis Memorial Races Du; 5KR, 2MW, 18MB, kids run Alpena (989) 356-7351 [email protected], 8/31/13 Big Bad Wolf Adventure Race 5KR/ 6MB/ 4M relay Big Rapids (231) 598-1918 bigbadwolf.eventbrite.comSat, 8/31/13 Blue Water Triathlon and Duathlon Tri: Olympic, Sprint Port Huron (231) 546-2229 3disciplines.com

Sat, 8/31/13 Cadillac Festival of Races 10K, 5K, Kid's Run, Triathlon Cadillac (231) 876-0010 cadillacfestivalofraces.comSat, 8/31/13 Grand Marais 5K & Junior Triathlon 5KR, kids triathlon Grand Marais (906) 494-2700 grandmaraismichigan.comSat, 8/31/13 Labor Day 30K Run & 10K Walk/Run 30KR/B, 10KR/W, kids Milford (248) 685-7580 laborday30k.com

Sat, 8/31/13 Marquette Marathon 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 1/2MFR Marquette (906) 360-4930 marquettemarathon.comSat, 8/31/13 Marshall Run 5KR/W Newaygo (616) 866-6665 marshallrun.comSat, 8/31/13 Over the River and Thru the Woods 5K 5KR Big Rapids (231) 598-1918 overtheriver.eventbrite.com

Sat, 8/31/13 Run Like The Wind 10KR, 5KR/W Westland (517) 702-0226 runningfoundation.comSat, 8/31/13 Swampfoot 4 Mile 4MR, 1MR Saint Clair [email protected] swampfoot4mile.comSat, 8/31/13 The Rally Race 5KR/W, FR Hale (810) 614-6160 [email protected]

Sat, 8/31/13 Touched by Adoption 5KR/W, kids run Portland (517) 599-1910 runningfoundation.comSat, 8/31/13 North Coast Challenge 5 Miler 5MR, 3.4 MW, kids run Westlake (440) 808-5700 northcoastchallenge.comSat, 8/31/13 Run for River House 5KR/W, 1MFR Grayling (989) 370-3636 riverhouseinc.orgSun, 9/1/13 Barefoot Triathlons Tri: Olympic, Sprint Acme (231) 546-2229 3disciplines.com


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Annual Event Calendar 2013Sun, 9/1/13 Boyne City Triathlon Tri: Olympic & Sprint; Du Boyne City (877) 300-1392 tritofinish.comSun, 9/1/13 Grand Marais Triathlon Tri: 300-yardS/ 14MB/ 5KR Grand Marais (906) 494-2700 grandmaraismichigan.comSun, 9/1/13 Michigan Miles for Mike 5KR/W, 1MR, Kids Run Coldwater (734) 846-5198 michiganmilesformike.com

Sun, 9/1/13 Trufant Jubilee STump Chasers 5K 5KR/W Trufant (616) 560-6131 runningfoundation.comMon, 9/2/13 Hart Healthy Labor Day 5K & Bridge Walk 5KR/W, 1MFR Hart (231) 301-8449 hartmainstreet.orgMon, 9/2/13 Hillsdale Labor Day 5K Run 5KR/W Hillsdale (517) 439-4320 hillsdaleschools.org

Mon, 9/2/13 Labor Day Run & Potluck 10KR, 5KR/W, kids run Midland (989) 274--9495 www.barc-mi.comMon, 9/2/13 Mackinac Bridge Labor Day Run 5MFR Mackinaw City (517) 347-7891 mackinacbridgerun.wordpress.comMon, 9/2/13 Mackinac Bridge Walk 5MW St. Ignace (906) 643-7600 mackinacbridge.org

Mon, 9/2/13 Run for CHUM Half Marathon and 5K 13.1MR, 5KR, kids run Dansville (517) 589-5252 runningfoundation.coMon, 9/2/13 USA 20K Championships 20KR New Haven, CT usatf.orgTue, 9/3/13 Hanson Speed Session -Tuesdays training Sterling Heights (586) 323-9683 hansons-running.com

Tue, 9/3/13 Swim Run Series 4 750mS/ 5KR; 1.2MS/ 5KR Shelby Twp (231) 546-2229 3disciplines.comThu, 9/5/13 Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run Royal Oak (248) 616-9665 hansons-running.comThu, 9/5/13 Island Lake Triathlon - Fall Tri: Olympic, Sprint Brighton (734) 845-7559 elementevents.com

Fri, 9/6/13 Run Woodstock - Day 1 100MR, 100KR, 5KR Pinckney (734) 929-9027 runwoodstock.comSat, 9/7/13 3 Disciplines Triathlon Festival of Races Tri: Half Iron, Olympic, Sprint East Tawas (231) 546-2229 3disciplines.comSat, 9/7/13 9-11 Memorial 5K 5KR/W Brighton (810) 333-5289 isupportbrighton.com

Sat, 9/7/13 Allegiance Health Race to Health 5MR, 5KR/W, kids run Jackson (517) 788-4970 fitnesscouncil.org/runjackson/Sat, 9/7/13 Grape Lake 5K Run/Walk 5K R/W Paw Paw (269) 657-1326 wineandharvestfestival.comSat, 9/7/13 Happy Heart Run 5KR/W, 1MFR Coldwater [email protected] runningfoundation.com

Sat, 9/7/13 Harvest Stompede 7MR, 5KR, 3MW Suttons Bay (231) 421-1172 lpwines.com/harvest/Sat, 9/7/13 K.L.A.A. Association Invitational HS X-C 5KR Belleville (734) 416-7774 salemcrosscountry.orgSat, 9/7/13 Kazoo Area Foot Chase 3.5 MR, 1MW Portage (269) 321-9264 www.kazoofootchase.com

Sat, 9/7/13 Live Life Nspired 5K 5KR/W, 1.5MW Charlotte (517) 543-9575 www.livelifeinspired.orgSat, 9/7/13 Mackinac Island 8 Mile Road Race 8 MR/W, kids run Mackinac Island (810) 659-6493 www.runmackinac.com Sat, 9/7/13 Michigan Remembers 9-11 5K - Lansing Area 5KR/W Lansing (517) 333-6984 michiganremembers.org

Sat, 9/7/13 Miles for Missions Brazil 4MR, 2MR/W Jackson (517) 914-3181 miles-for-missions.orgSat, 9/7/13 Mt. Baldhead Challenge 15KR, 5KR/W Douglas (269) 857-8241 mtbaldheadchallenge.comSat, 9/7/13 Mud Creek Crawl 10KR, 5KR/W Sanford (989) 493-9041 race-mrm.com/Schedule.html

Sat, 9/7/13 Rhoades McKee Reeds Lake Triathlon 1/2MS/ 17MB/ 4.9MR East Grand Rapids (616) 949-1750 [email protected], 9/7/13 Run for Life 5KR Sterling Heights [email protected] hansonsracemanagement.comSat, 9/7/13 Run for Your Heart 13.1M, 10K, 5K, 1M, kids Saginaw (989) 754-7283 runforyourheart.org

Sat, 9/7/13 Run Woodstock - Day 2 50M, 50K, 5M, 10K, 5K Pinckney (734) 929-9027 runwoodstock.comSat, 9/7/13 Spud Run 5KR/W Posen (969) 766-2308 [email protected], 9/7/13 St. Mary Fall Festival 5K 5KR, 2KFR Morrice (517) 625-4260 [email protected]

Sat, 9/7/13 Witch's Hat Run 10KR, 5KR/W, 1 MFR South Lyon (248) 207-5135 www.slxc.com/witchSat, 9/7/13 XTERRA Marquette Off-Road Triathlon Triathlon Marquette (906) 235-6861 superiortiming.comSun, 9/8/13 Fowlerville Football Fun Run 5KR/W,1MR/W Fowlerville (517) 223-6481 runningfoundation.com

Sun, 9/8/13 Gazelle Sports Kids Adventure Challenge 2hour kids adventure race Grand Rapids (616) 940-9888 gazellesports.comSun, 9/8/13 Harrier Cross Country Classic 5KR/W Huron Twp. (313) 382-2300 [email protected], 9/8/13 Hartman Creek Trail Run 25KR, 10KR, kdis run Waupaca, WI (715) 701-0360 greatlakesendurance.com

Sun, 9/8/13 Kellie Sebrell DeWitt 5K Trail Run 5KRW DeWitt (517) 669.3418 [email protected], 9/8/13 Run Woodstock - Day 3 5MR Pinckney (734) 929-9027 runwoodstock.comSun, 9/8/13 Sparrow Women Working Wonders 8KR, 5KR/W Lansing (517) 899-5211 sparrowfoundation.org

Sun, 9/8/13 St. Mary Mercy Hospital 5K 5KR/W Livonia (734) 655-1593 stmarymercy.orgSun, 9/8/13 Trail for the Troops Run/Walk 5KR/W St. Johns [email protected] runningfoundation.comTue, 9/10/13 Hanson Speed Session training Sterling Heights (586) 323-9683 hansons-running.com

Wed, 9/11/13 9-11 Hero Run 5KR/W Holt runningfoundation.comThu, 9/12/13 Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run Royal Oak (248) 616-9665 hansons-running.comSat, 9/14/13 Baker’s Dozen Beer Run 13.1MR/W, 13.1MB Marshall [email protected] bakersdozenbeerrun.com

Sat, 9/14/13 Big Mac Shoreline Scenic Bike Tour 25MB, 50MB, 75MB, 100MB Mackinaw City (888) 455-8100 mackinawchamber.comSat, 9/14/13 Chad Schieber Memorial Race 10KR, 5KR, 1MR, kids run Midland (989) 708-9445 race-mrm.com/Schedule.htmlSat, 9/14/13 COVE Benefit Beach Walk and Run 10KR, 5KR/W Pentwater (231) 869-5939 pentwater.orgSat, 9/14/13 Fall Holly Recreation Triathlon/ Triathlons, Duathlon Holly (877) 300-1392 tritofinish.com


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Sat, 9/14/13 Iron Mountain Road and Trail Half Marathon 13.1MR, 2MR/W, kids run Iron Mountain [email protected] imrthalfmarathon.orgSat, 9/14/13 John Rogucki Memorial Kensington Challenge 15KR, 5KR/W Milford (248) 685-0043 aatrackclub.orgSat, 9/14/13 Kegs N K’s Port Huron Run for Beer Port Huron (810) 824-3272 .elitefeetrunning.com

Sat, 9/14/13 Kesler for Kiods at the Shinsky Orphanage 5KR/W Bath (312) 386-7471 friendsoftheorphans.org/shinsky5Sat, 9/14/13 Kinde Polka Fest Run 5KR/W,1MR Kinde [email protected] kindepolkafest.com/Sat, 9/14/13 Live Centred Half Marathon 13.1MR Adrian (517) 403-7687 [email protected]

Sat, 9/14/13 Michigan Remembers 9-11 5K - Detroit Area 5KR/W Lake Orion (517) 333-6984 michiganremembers.orgSat, 9/14/13 Oh These Irish Hills 5KR/W Tipton (517) 467-2670 otih.orgSat, 9/14/13 Peacock Strut 10KR/W, 5KR/W Portage (269) 323-1942 portagecommunitycenter.org

Sat, 9/14/13 Riverbend 5K Run / Walk for MS 5KR/W, kids run West Branch (989) 225-9213 runningfoundation.comSat, 9/14/13 Run for Ryan 8KR, 5KR/W, 1MFR Flat Rock (734) 379-9200 ryansfriends.orgSat, 9/14/13 St. John Applefest 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MR Fenton (810) 735.9193 stjohnapplefest.org

Sat, 9/14/13 Urologic Consultants Prostate Cancer 5K 3MR/W Grand Rapids [email protected], 9/15/13 Big Mac Shoreline Scenic Bike Tour Ride across the “Mighty Mac” Mackinaw City (888) 455.8100 mackinawchamber.comSun, 9/15/13 Capital City River Run and Cooley Law School 5K 13.1MR, 5KR, 1MFR, 1/4 MFR Lansing (517) 332.2681 www.ccriverrun.org

Sun, 9/15/13 Cooley Law 5K Race for Education 5KR/W, kids runs Lansing (517) 371-5140 cooley.edu/race/Sun, 9/15/13 Driathlon 5K canoe/ 15KB/ 5KR Bay City [email protected] baycitymorningrotary.comSun, 9/15/13 Lake Michigan Credit Union Bridge Run 10MR, 5KR/W Grand Rapids (616) 262-4124 thebridgerun.com

Sun, 9/15/13 Michigan’s Triathlon & Duathlon Championship Triathlons, Duathlon Detroit (231) 546-2229 3disciplines.comSun, 9/15/13 Romeo 2 Richmond Half Marathon 13.1MR/W, 5KR/W Richmond (586) 469-5065 romeo2richmondrace.comSun, 9/15/13 Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo 10KR, 5KR, FW Royal Oak (248) 336-5735 detroitzoo.org/runwild/

Sun, 9/15/13 Timber Trail Races 13.1MR, 8MR, 5KR/W Harrison (989) 386-6651 www.midmich.eduTue, 9/17/13 Hanson Speed Session -Tuesdays training Sterling Heights (586) 323-9683 hansons-running.comThu, 9/19/13 Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run Royal Oak (248) 616-9665 hansons-running.com

Sat, 9/21/13 5K Trail Run for 2-1-1 5KR Ionia (616) 794-9840 runningfoundation.comSat, 9/21/13 Albion 5K 5KR/W Albion (517) 914-3181 albion5k.comSat, 9/21/13 Center of the World 5K Fun Run & Walk 5KR/W New Troy (269) 405-6857 friendsofnewtroy.org

Sat, 9/21/13 Chasing the Cure for Ovarian Cancer 5KR/W, 5K pump & run, 1MFR Sturgis (269) 251-8740 chasingthecure.netSat, 9/21/13 Dances with Dirt - Hell 50MR, 50KR, 100 K Relay Pickney/Hell (734) 929-9027 danceswithdirt.comSat, 9/21/13 Fight for Air Run/Walk 5KR/W, 1MW Detroit (248) 784-2000 FightForAirDetroit.org

Sat, 9/21/13 Grosse Pointe Run 10KR, 5KR/W Grosse Pointe Farms (313) 506-3982 grossepointerun.comSat, 9/21/13 I Gave My Sole for Parkinson’s 5KR/W Okemos (800) 852-9781 playmakers.comSat, 9/21/13 Lake Superior Shore Run 13.1 MR, 5KR, Kids Run Marquette superiorlandskiclub.com

Sat, 9/21/13 Michigan Warrior Dash II 3.25 MR obstacle race Walker (773) 687-4595 warriordash.comSat, 9/21/13 Moving & Thriving 5K 5KR/W, kids run Kalamazoo (269) 343-9675 movingandthriving5k.orgSat, 9/21/13 Oasis Zoo Run 10KR, 5KR/W, kids run Toronto (416) 944-2765 canadarunningseries.com

Sat, 9/21/13 Perryfest Rambler 5KR/W, kids run Perry (517) 974-1969 playmakers.com Sat, 9/21/13 Save the Wildlife 5K Run/Walk 5KR/W, 1MFR Howell (734) 474-2176 howellnaturecenter.orgSat, 9/21/13 South Beach Triathlons Tri: Olympic, Sprint South Haven (231) 546-2229 3disciplines.com

Sun, 9/22/13 Birch Run Charity Run 10KR, 5KR/W, 1KFR Birch Run (877) 300-1392 tritofinish.comSun, 9/22/13 Chris Voiers Memorial Run/Walk 5KR/W Mount Clemens (586) 615-4103 [email protected], 9/22/13 Great Grand River Paddle/ Bike/ Run tri: paddle/ B/ R Grand Ledge (517) 862-2920 grandadventurerace.com

Sun, 9/22/13 Oakville Half Marathon & 10K 13.1MR/W, 10KR/W, 2KR Oakville, ON (905) 949-1910 oakvillehalfmarathon.comSun, 9/22/13 Touching Souls 5K Walk/ Run and Remember 5KR/W Potterville (517) 881-2658 touchingsoulsfoundation.comSun, 9/22/13 USA 5K Championship 5KR Providence, RI usatf.org

Tue, 9/24/13 Hanson Speed Session -Tuesdays training Sterling Heights (586) 323-9683 hansons-running.comWed, 9/25/13 Hunter’s Ale 5K Fun Run 5KR Mt. Pleasant (989) 772-0323 mtpleasantstriders.comThu, 9/26/13 Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run Royal Oak (248) 616-9665 hansons-running.com

Thu, 9/26/13 Run4Reading 5KR/W Grand Rapids [email protected] run4reading.comFri, 9/27/13 Coaching Legends Classic Middle School Cross Country Meet 5KR Brighton (734) 649-2091 a2racemanagement.comFri, 9/27/13 Moonlit Miles for Marrow 15KR, 5KR Greenville (616) 855-1982 moonlitmiles.com

Fri, 9/27/13 Run for Justice 10KR, 5KR, 1MR/W, kids run Howell (517) 546-4700 runningfoundation.comSat, 9/28/13 ABC Challenge Walk up to 10MFR/W Bellaire (231) 264-9843 antrimcountyhightea.orgSat, 9/28/13 All Feet No Hands 5K 5KR, kids run Williamston [email protected] manyhandsmi.org

Sat, 9/28/13 Coaching Legends Classic HIgh School Cross Country Meet 5KR Brighton (734) 649-2091 a2racemanagement.comSat, 9/28/13 Du North du: 4.25MR/ 16.3MB/ 5.4MR Manistee (616) 261-9706 stridersrun.comSat, 9/28/13 Grand River Run 8KR, 2MR/W Ada (616) 975-0945 grandriver-run.comSat, 9/28/13 Helluva Run 5KR/W Pinckney (734) 730-7053 runningfoundation.com


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Annual Event Calendar 2013Sat, 9/28/13 Hungerford Games 50MR, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, Big Rapids (231) 250-9532 hungerfordgames.comSat, 9/28/13 Kellogg’s Dig ‘em Dash 5KR/W Battle Creek (269) 961-2411 [email protected], 9/28/13 Park 2 Park 1/2 Marathon & 5K 13.1MR, 5KR Holland (616) 399-9190 park2parkrace.com

Sat, 9/28/13 Pumpkinfest Run 5K and 10K 5KR South Lyon (248) 207-5135 slxc.com/pumpkinfestrun2013Sat, 9/28/13 Run for the Rouge 5KR Canton (313) 792-9621 www.therouge.orgSat, 9/28/13 Run for the Son 5KR/W Portage (269) 344-7333 s-heights.org

Sat, 9/28/13 Run on the Rez 5K 5KR/W, 1MR/W Mt. Pleasant (989) 772-0323 mtpleasantstriders.comSat, 9/28/13 Sault Area Chamber of Commerce Chase 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 6.6MR, 5KR Sault Ste. Marie, MI (906) 632-3301 www.saultstemarie.orgSat, 9/28/13 Shoreline Sport & Spine Oktoberfest Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Spring Lake (616) 844-2734 oktoberfestmarathon.com

Sat, 9/28/13 Vasa Trail Run 25KR, 10KR, 5KR Williamsburg (231) 932-5401 runvasa.comSat, 9/28/13 West Side 5K Run/Walk & Children’s Fun Run 5KR/W, kids run Traverse City (231) 409-2804 tcwscc.comSun, 9/29/13 Brooksie Way Half Marathon 13.1MR, 10KR, 5KR/W Rochester Hills (810) 235-3397 thebrooksieway.com

Sun, 9/29/13 Eye Care Do You? 13.1MR, 8KR, 5KR Oscoda [email protected] lmsf.netSun, 9/29/13 Hansons 16 Mile Marathon Training Run 4-16 MR Grosse Pointe (313) 882-1325 hansons-running.comSun, 9/29/13 Live United 5K 5KR Grand Rapids [email protected]

Sun, 9/29/13 Playmakers Autumn Classic 8K 8KR/W, 1MFR, 1/2 M FR Haslett (517) 349.3803 playmakers.comTue, 10/1/13 CMU Homecoming Miles for Medals - TBA Oct. 5KR, 1MW Mt. Pleasant (989) 773-2595 mtpleasantstriders.comTue, 10/1/13 Hansons Group Run - Tuesdays Grosse Pointe (248) 693-9900 hansons-running.comThu, 10/3/13 Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run Royal Oak (248) 616-9665 hansons-running.com

Sat, 10/5/13 Bruckelaufe - The Bridge Race 13.1MR, 5KR Frankenmuth [email protected] bruckelaufe.orgSat, 10/5/13 Depot Days 5KR/W Standish (989) 714-2496 depotdaysrace.comSat, 10/5/13 Earleen Fox/Tanger Style Pink Memorial 5K 5KR/W West Branch (989) 685-2552 earleenfoxmemorial5kwalkrun.com

Sat, 10/5/13 Grand Rapids Urban Adventure Race - ArtPrize Edition 4 hour adventure race Grand Rapids (616) 460-9331 grUrbanAdventureRace.comSat, 10/5/13 Island Boodle 5K Run/Walk 5KR/W Beaver Island (231) 448-2505 www.beaverisland.orgSat, 10/5/13 Lansing Christian School 5K 5KR/W, kids run Lansing (517) 719-0603 lansingchristianschool.org

Sat, 10/5/13 Michigan State Police Fall Color 5K 5KR/W Northville Township (810) 664-2906 www.tblofmi.comSat, 10/5/13 Nikki’s Shortcut 5K Run/Walk 5KR/W Three Oaks (269) 405-3373 nikkis-shortcut.orgSat, 10/5/13 Porcupine Mountains Trail Marathon 26.2M, 13.1M, 5K, kids Silver City (715) 701-0360 greatlakesendurance.com

Sat, 10/5/13 Portage Invitational x-c meet, open 5K Portage (269) 323-5233 www.portageinvite.comSat, 10/5/13 Red October Run 10KR, 5KR/W, 1M kid’s Wayne (313) 586-5486 oakwood.org/redoctoberrun/Sat, 10/5/13 Remembrance Run 5KR/W, 1MR/W Traverse City (231) 941.8118 remembrancerun.com

Sat, 10/5/13 Salmon Run/Walk 10KR/W, 5KR/W Baldwin (231) 745-8804 salmonrunbaldwin.comSat, 10/5/13 Sandhill Crane Trail 1/2 Marathon & 10K 13.1MR, 10KR Vandalia (574) 215-4779 cairnstoneadventuretours.comSat, 10/5/13 Scary Halloween Hallow 5KR, 1.5MFR Port Huron (810) 984-4847 speedyraces.net

Sat, 10/5/13 SOTL Storm Runners Race 5KR/W, 1MFR Brighton (734) 231-2792 sotlschool.comSat, 10/5/13 The Crabby Apple 5MR, 2.5MR/W,1MFR St. Ignace (906) 430-5666 saintignace.orgSat, 10/5/13 United Way Charities Trail Run 10KR, 5KR Houghton Lake (989) 751-3968 [email protected]

Sat, 10/5/13 Wayne County Cross Country Championships HS X-C 5KR Belleville (734) 416-7774 salemcrosscountry.orgSat, 10/5/13 Zonta Breast Cancer Awareness Run/Walk 5KR/W Alpena (989) 358-7297 alpenazonta.orgSun, 10/6/13 Andy T’s Pumpkin Trot 10KR, 5KR/W, kid’s run St. Johns (989) 224-7674 andyts.com

Sun, 10/6/13 Betsie Valley Run 13.1M, 10K, 5K, kids Thompsonville (231) 378-4578 betsievalleyrun.comSun, 10/6/13 Great Prostate Cancer Challenge 5K, kids run Rochester (248) 336-3189 greatprostatecancerchallenge.com/races/detroit/Sun, 10/6/13 Heritage Run 5K 5KR/W Lansing [email protected] runningfoundation.com

Sun, 10/6/13 KDB Melanoma 5K Run/Walk 5KR/W MIlford (313) 505-2445 melanomawalk.orgSun, 10/6/13 MSU Federal Credit Union Dinosaur Dash 5KR/W, 1MR East Lansing (517) 355-2370 museum.msu.edu/events/dinosaurdash/Sun, 10/6/13 Race for Healthy Kids 5KR/W, kids run Rockford (616) 632-7296 raceforhealthykids.org

Sun, 10/6/13 Sleeping Bear Marathon & Half Marathon 26.2MR, 13.1MR Empire (231) 715-1406 enduranceevolution.comSun, 10/6/13 Stay Dry Tri 5K canoe/ 10KB/ 5KR Milford (248) 660-4337 sites.google.com/site/staydrytri/Sun, 10/6/13 Trick or Feet 5K Kidney Run 5KR/W, Tot Trot Northville (734) 837-8994 www.athleticventures.com

Sun, 10/6/13 Troy HIgh School 5K and Fun Run 5KR, 1KFR Troy (248) 637-7052 troyhighorchestra.orgSun, 10/6/13 USA Marathon Championships 26.2MR Minneapolis, MN usatf.orgSun, 10/6/13 USA Masters 5 km Championships 5KR Syracuse, NY usatf.org

Thu, 10/10/13 Run 4 Wine 4MR/W Grand Blanc (810) 233-8851 run4winerace.comSat, 10/12/13 Autism Society of Michigan 5K 5KR/W, 1/2M kids run Lansing (517) 908-3611 autism-mi.orgSat, 10/12/13 Bee Brave 5K Run/Walk 5KR/W Caledonia (616) 698-8054 beebrave.comSat, 10/12/13 Danae’s Race 5KR Lansing (517) 896-5257 runningfoundation.com


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Sat, 10/12/13 Fall Colors Bridge Race 5.4MR/W Mackinaw City (231) 436-5664 www.mackinawcity.comSat, 10/12/13 Lane Walker Foundation 5K Run 5KR/W St. Louis (989) 621-7332 thelanewalkerfoundation.orgSat, 10/12/13 OktoberFAST 5K Run Run/Walk 5KR/W, kids run Oxford (248) 628-2571 kingsburyschool.org

Sat, 10/12/13 Run for Health 10KR/W, 5KR/W Hillsdale (517) 437-5270 runningfoundation.comSat, 10/12/13 Run Scream Run 10KR, 5KR,1MR Ypsilanti (734) 929-9027 runscreamrun.comSat, 10/12/13 Run Through the Meadows Middle School Cross Country Meet 5KR Brighton (734) 649-2091 a2racemanagement.com

Sat, 10/12/13 Whistlestop Marathon and Half Marathon 26.2 MR, 13.1 MR, 10KR, 5KR Ashland, WI (800) 284-9484 whistlestopmarathon.comSun, 10/13/13 Child Benefit Fund Halloween Hustle 5K 5KR/W Lansing (517) 483-6354 playmakers.comSun, 10/13/13 Green Space 5K 5KR/W Mason (517) 589-8159 inghamconservation.com

Sun, 10/13/13 Hidden Forest Trail Run 8.5 MR, 5.5 MR, 2.5 MR/W Clarkston (810) 487-0954 gaultracemanagement.comSun, 10/13/13 Portland St. Patrick Fall Festival Half Marathon & 5K 13.1MR, 5KR/W Portland (517) 647-1709 runningfoundation.comSun, 10/13/13 Race for Ralya 5KR, Kids Run Haslett [email protected] runningfoundation.comSun, 10/13/13 Safe Center 5K 5KR/W Owosso (989) 723-9716 runningfoundation.com

Sun, 10/13/13 TCTC Lighthouse Half Marathon 13.1MR Traverse City [email protected] lighthousehalf.comSun, 10/13/13 Wild Life Marathon 26.2M, 13.1M, 5K, kids run Concord (517) 392-8250 wildlifemarathon.orgTue, 10/15/13 Hanson Speed Session -Tuesdays training Sterling Heights (586) 323-9683 hansons-running.com

Tue, 10/15/13 Hansons Group Run - Tuesdays Grosse Pointe (248) 693-9900 hansons-running.comThu, 10/17/13 Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run Royal Oak (248) 616-9665 hansons-running.comFri, 10/18/13 Westside YMCA Boo Race Trail 10K/ 5K 10KR/ 5KR/W Holt (517) 827-9670 ymcaoflansing.org

Sat, 10/19/13 Aubrey’s Butterfly 5K 5KR/W Dimondale [email protected] aubreys5k.comSat, 10/19/13 Cardinal Family Fun 5K Walk Run 5KR/W Saginaw (989) 964-4215 svsu.edu/svsu5kSat, 10/19/13 CASA Superhero Run 5KR/W, kids run Hastings (517) 543-7500 runningfoundation.com

Sat, 10/19/13 GVSU Homecoming 5K 5KR, kids run Allendale (616) 331-3360 gvsulakers.com/m-xcSat, 10/19/13 Michigan High School Cross Country U.P. State Finals 5KR Munising (517) 332-5046 www.mhsaa.comSat, 10/19/13 Michigan Middle School Mega Jam Cross Country Meet 5KR Brighton (734) 649-2091 a2racemanagement.com

Sat, 10/19/13 St. Pat’s 24 Hour Trail Race 100KR/ 24, 12, or 6 hour run South Bend, IN (574) 274=-6439 stpats24hour.comSat, 10/19/13 SVSU 5K Run and Walk 5KR/W Saginaw (989) 964-4215 race-mrm.com/Schedule.htmlSun, 10/20/13 Detroit Free Press / Talmer Bank Marathon 26.2MR/Wheel, 13.1M, 5K Detroit/Windsor, ON (313) 222-6676 freepmarathon.com

Sun, 10/20/13 Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon 26.2 MR, 13.1 MR Grand Rapids (616) 293-3145 grandrapidsmarathon.comSun, 10/20/13 Road to the Broad 5K 5KR/W East Lansing (248) 613-3274 runningfoundation.comSun, 10/20/13 Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon 26.2 M, 13.1M, 5K, kids Toronto, ON (416) 944-2765 torontowaterfrontmarathon.com

Sun, 10/20/13 Tullymore Duathlon 5KR/ 12MB/ 5KR Stanwood (866) 972-4837 tullymoregolf.comSun, 10/20/13 USA 50 Mile Road Championships 50MR Boalsburg, PA usatf.orgTue, 10/22/13 Hanson Speed Session -Tuesdays training Sterling Heights (586) 323-9683 hansons-running.com

Tue, 10/22/13 Hansons Group Run - Tuesdays Grosse Pointe (248) 693-9900 hansons-running.comThu, 10/24/13 Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run Royal Oak (248) 616-9665 hansons-running.comThu, 10/24/13 Run 4 Your Life 5K 5KR/W, kids run Holland (616) 392-3610 hfhclinic.org

Fri, 10/25/13 Frightful Friday Fun 5K Walk/ Run 5KR/W Minden City (989) 864-3123 mclions5k.webs.comSat, 10/26/13 Alger Heights Halloween 5K 10KR, 5KR/W, kids run Grand Rapids (616) 929-0190 www.alger5k.comSat, 10/26/13 Clare Pumpkin 5K 5KR/W Clare (989) 386-9190 clarepumpkinrun.com

Sat, 10/26/13 Cross County Classic 8KR, 5KR, 4KR, 3KR Ann Arbor [email protected] aatrackclub.org/events/Sat, 10/26/13 Cross-Country Classic 5KR, 4KR, 3KR Ann Arbor (734) 330-7931 www.aatrackclub.orgSat, 10/26/13 Emily Schmidt Memorial Trunk or Treat Trot 5KR/W, 1MFR Clarkston (248) 625-1611 clarkstonumc.org

Sat, 10/26/13 Escape the Terror Xtreme Run 5KR, kids run Gaylord (231) 546-2229 3disciplines.comSat, 10/26/13 Frightening 5K and Haunted Hilly Half Marathon 13.1MR, 5KR Briston, IN (574) 293-1683 stonesouppromotions.comSat, 10/26/13 Great Turtle Half Marathon 13.1 MR, 5.7 MR/W Mackinac Island (810) 487-0954 runmackinac.com

Sat, 10/26/13 Headless Horseman 5K 10KR, 5KR Howell (517) 546-0693 howellrecreation.orgSat, 10/26/13 KAR Halloween Hash & Kids Trick or Treat Run 5KR/W, kids run Kalamazoo (269) 383-8761 krvtrail.comSat, 10/26/13 Origami Haunted 5K 5KR/W/Wheel, 1MW Mason (517) 455-0264 www.origamirehab.org

Sat, 10/26/13 Run Like Hell Halloween 5k 5KR/W Ferndale (248) 269-8759 cff.org/Chapters/detroit/Sat, 10/26/13 St. Mary 5K 5KR/W, kids run Williamston (517) 803-5420 [email protected], 10/26/13 The Zombie Dash 5KR Grand Rapids [email protected] zombiedash.com

Sat, 10/26/13 USA 24 Hour Championships 24 hour run Oklahoma City, OK usatf.orgSat, 10/26/13 Wolf Lake 5K 5KR Brighton (810) 231-4169 hamburgfitness.netSun, 10/27/13 Hansons Group Run training Lake Orion (248) 693-9900 hansons-running.com

Sun, 10/27/13 Hello, Yeti! 5KR, 1MB Parma (517) 841-8240 run270.blogspot.comSun, 10/27/13 Run Thru Hell on Halloween Eve 8KR, 5KR/W Pinckney (517) 702-0226 runningfoundation.comSun, 10/27/13 Tim Gordon - Quad A 10 Miler 10MR Grand Ledge [email protected] runningfoundation.com


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Annual Event Calendar 2013Sun, 10/27/13 Twin Rivers 5K 5KR/W, kids run Muir (989) 855-2646 ioniapublicschools.orgSun, 10/27/13 Wicked Halloween Run 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MFR Plymouth (248) 345-6168 wickedhalloweenrun.comMon, 10/28/13 Dirty Herd Fall Classic 4MR, 2MR Grand Rapids (616) 940-9888 gazellesports.com

Tue, 10/29/13 Hanson Speed Session -Tuesdays training Sterling Heights (586) 323-9683 hansons-running.comTue, 10/29/13 Hansons Group Run - Tuesdays Grosse Pointe (248) 693-9900 hansons-running.comWed, 10/30/13 Post a PR - Last Chance Cross Country Meet 5KR Brighton (734) 649-2091 a2racemanagement.com

Thu, 10/31/13 Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run Royal Oak (248) 616-9665 hansons-running.comFri, 11/1/13 Great State Race 5KR [email protected], 11/2/13 Bell’s Beer Iceman Cometh Challenge 27MB Kalkaska (231) 922-5926 iceman.com

Sat, 11/2/13 Meaningful Moments 5K 5KR/W Lansing (517) 975-9900 runningfoundation.comSat, 11/2/13 Michigan HS Cross Country L.P. State Finals 5KR Brooklyn (517) 332-5046 mhsaa.com/sports.aspxSat, 11/2/13 Outrun Hunger 5KR/W, kids run Commerce Township (248) 887-3700 outrunhunger.com

Sat, 11/2/13 Running With the Waves 5K 5KR/W Owosso (810) 240-9891 [email protected], 11/2/13 Scope It Out Detroit 5K Run/Walk 5KR New Boston (989) 430-4683 scopeitout5k.comSat, 11/2/13 U of M/MSU Tailgate Challenge 5KR/W Flint (810) 659-6493 gaultracemanagement.com

Sat, 11/2/13 USA Half Marathon Trail Championships 13.1MR Moab, UT usatf.orgSun, 11/3/13 D.O. Monster Dash 5KR/W East Lansing (509) 991-0492 www.com.msu.edu/ss/Sun, 11/3/13 Turkey Trot Cross Country Run 6KR X-C Mt Pleasant (989) 772-0323 mtpleasantstriders.com

Tue, 11/5/13 Hansons Group Run - Tuesdays Grosse Pointe (248) 693-9900 hansons-running.comThu, 11/7/13 Hansons Tempo Run Royal Oak (248) 616-9665 hansons-running.comSat, 11/9/13 ANG Road Hawg Classic 10KR, 5KR/W Battle Creek (269) 969-3441 [email protected]

Sat, 11/9/13 Central Lake Elementary PTO Turkey Trot 5KR/W, 1MFR Central Lake (231) 675-7007 active.comSat, 11/9/13 Lowell YMCA Turkey Trot 5KR Lowell (616) 897-8445 grymca.orgSat, 11/9/13 Ohio/Michigan 5K 5KR Walbridge, OH (419) 699-3364 stjeromewalbridge.org

Sat, 11/9/13 Original Ann Arbor Turkey Trot 10KR/W, 5KR/W, Iron Turkey Dexter (734) 213-1033 a2turkeytrot.comSat, 11/9/13 OTPR Turkey Trot 5KR, 2KW Oxford (248) 628-1720 www.oxparkrec.orgSat, 11/9/13 USA 50 km Trail Championships 50KR Boulder City, NV usatf.org

Sat, 11/9/13 Woldumar Nature Center Run-a-Munk 13.1MR, 10KR/W, 5KR/W Lansing (517) 927-8955 woldumar.orgSun, 11/10/13 Highland Rugged Man 4.8MR, 2MW Highland (248) 320-9102 stayintheshade.orgSun, 11/10/13 Roseville Big Bird Run 10KR, 1MR/W, 4KR Roseville (586) 445-5480 [email protected]

Sun, 11/10/13 The Burg Trail Run 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MFR Laingsburg (517) 285-6487 www.leaf4Kids.comTue, 11/12/13 Hansons Group Run - Tuesdays Grosse Pointe (248) 693-9900 hansons-running.comThu, 11/14/13 Hansons Tempo Run Royal Oak (248) 616-9665 hansons-running.com

Fri, 11/15/13 Yule Run, I’ll Walk 5K 5KR/W Grand Rapids (616) 233-3560 yulerun5k.comSat, 11/16/13 Blitzen the Dotte 10KR, 5KR/W Wyandotte (734) 284-5560 wyandotteboatclub.comSat, 11/16/13 Dirty Duel 3.7MR, 3.1MR Grand Rapids [email protected] dirtyduel.com

Sat, 11/16/13 Grand Finale 5K and Team Invitational 5KR, 5K/8K team Lansing (517) 755-8440 runningfoundation.com-Sun, 11/17/13 Kona Hot Chocolate Run 10KR, 5KR/W Plymouth (248) 345-6168 konahotchocolaterun.comTue, 11/19/13 Hansons Group Run - Tuesdays Grosse Pointe (248) 693-9900 hansons-running.com

Thu, 11/21/13 Hansons Tempo Run Royal Oak (248) 616-9665 hansons-running.comSat, 11/23/13 Granc Blanc Chocolate Run 5KR/W Grand Blanc (810) 238-5981 werunthistown.comSat, 11/23/13 Pat Kellerman Memorial Turkey Trot 5KR/W Bad Axe (989) 269-8272 [email protected]

Sat, 11/23/13 WMU Turkey Trot 5KR/W Kalamazoo (269) 387-3765 wmich.edu/rec/turkeytrotSun, 11/24/13 Hansons Group Run training Lake Orion (248) 693-9900 hansons-running.comTue, 11/26/13 Hansons Group Run Grosse Pointe (248) 693-9900 hansons-running.com

Thu, 11/28/13 Ann Arbor Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5KR/W Ann Arbor (248) 446-1315 goodboyevents.comThu, 11/28/13 Dorks Brothers Turkey Trot 5KR Alpena (989) 354-7314 thunderbaytrails.orgThu, 11/28/13 5/3 Bank Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 10KR, 5KR/W, kids run Detroit (313) 247-4149 detroitturkeytrot.org

Thu, 11/28/13 Galloping Gobbler 4 Miler 8MR, 4MR/W Fort Wayne, IN (260) 436-4824 FortWayneGobbler.comThu, 11/28/13 Gazelle Sports Gobble Wobble 4.1MR/W, 1MFR/W East Grand Rapids (616) 940-9888 gazellesports.comThu, 11/28/13 Gobbler Gallop Trail Run 5KR/W, 1MR Saginaw (989) 513-5195 [email protected]

Thu, 11/28/13 Hansons Tempo Run Royal Oak (248) 616-9665 hansons-running.comThu, 11/28/13 Jackson YMCA Turkey Trot 10KR, 5KR/W Jackson (517) 795-4970 jacksonymcaturkeytrot.comThu, 11/28/13 KAR Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot Prediction Run 5KR Portage (269) 270-5641 karturkeytrot.wordpress.com

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Thu, 11/28/13 Lansing Turkeyman Trot 5KR Lansing (517) 702-0226 runningfoundation.comThu, 11/28/13 Tamarac Turkey Trot 8KR Fremont (231) 924-1795 tamaracwellness.orgThu, 11/28/13 The ANTI-Turkey Trot 10MR, 10KR, 5KR/W Shelby Twp. (586) 532-1300 shelbyrunclub.weebly.com

Thu, 11/28/13 Turkey Stampede 10KR, 5KR, 1MW Elkhart, IN (574) 293-1683 stonesouppromotions.comFri, 11/29/13 Fantasy 5K 5KR Howell (517) 546-3020 howell.orgSat, 11/30/13 Gobbler Gallop 4MR/W, 1MFR Milford (248) 320-8167 gobblergallop.com

Sat, 11/30/13 Jessie Schenk Memorial “Turkey Chase” 5KR/W Catawba Island, OH (419) 797-4424 jessiesturkeychase.yolasite.comSat, 11/30/13 Toy Town Elfin 1K & Toy Trot 5K 5KR, 1KR Cadillac (231) 775-8697 toytowncadillac.comTue, 12/3/13 Hansons Group Run Grosse Pointe (248) 693-9900 hansons-running.com

Thu, 12/5/13 Hansons Tempo Run Royal Oak (248) 616-9665 hansons-running.comThu, 12/5/13 Run Through the Lights 5KR Kalamazoo (269) 342-5996 gazellesports.comSat, 12/7/13 ChoiceOne Bank St Nick Kick 5K/10K Run 10KR, 5KR/W Newaygo (231) 652-3068 newaygonaturally.com

Sat, 12/7/13 Dashing through the Snow 1 Mile R/W Fowlerville (810) 938-1315 fowlervillesports.comSat, 12/7/13 December Chill Adventure Race 7 hr sprint TBD (231) 233-4736 infiterrasports.comSat, 12/7/13 Dickens of a Run 5KR Mt Pleasant (989) 772-0323 mtpleasantstriders.com

Sat, 12/7/13 Farmland 5K European Style XC Challenge 5KR, 1MFR Traverse City (231) 631-2195 xcchallengetcruns.comSat, 12/7/13 Holiday Hustle 5KR, 1MR Dexter (734) 929-9027 runholiday5k.comSat, 12/7/13 Ionia Jingle Bell 5K 5KR/W Ionia (517) 702-0226 runningfoundation.com

Sat, 12/7/13 Jingle Bell Fun Run / Walk 5KR, 2KW Port Huron (810) 987-6400 bluewaterymca.com/runs/Sat, 12/7/13 Reese Winter Road Race Series 10KR, 5KR/W Reese (989) 529-7904 race-mrm.com/Schedule.htmlSat, 12/7/13 Scrooge Scramble 5KR/W Lansing (517) 899-5211 iloveoldtown.org

Sun, 12/8/13 Candy Cane Run 6MR, 3MR, 1.5 MR Grand Rapids (616) 240-6756 grandrapidsrunningclub.orgTue, 12/10/13 Ann Arbor Track Club Winter Mini Track Meet track meet Ann Arbor (734) 769-9105 aatrackclub.org/racesTue, 12/10/13 Grosse Pointe Christmas Light Run 6MR Grosse Pointe (313) 882-1325 hansons-running.com

Thu, 12/12/13 Hansons Tempo Run Royal Oak (248) 616-9665 hansons-running.comSat, 12/14/13 Alma Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk 5KR/W, kids run Alma (989) 463-8336 [email protected], 12/14/13 Jingle Belle Women’s 5K 5KR/W Lansing (517) 490-2578 www.dtdl.org

Sat, 12/14/13 Run Like The Dickens & Tiny Tim Trot 10KR, 5KR/W, Kids Run Holly (248) 328-3200 runlikethedickens.comSat, 12/14/13 USATF National Club X-C Championships 10KR, 6KR TBD usatf.orgSat, 12/14/13 USATF National Junior X-C Championships 5KR, 3KR San Antonio, TX usatf.org

Sun, 12/15/13 Anchor Bay Jingle Bell Run 5KR, 1MFW New Baltimore (586) 648-2525 www.jinglebellrun.comSun, 12/15/13 Whoville 5K Run & Walk 5KR/W, kids run Grand Rapids [email protected] whoville5k.comTue, 12/17/13 Hansons Group Run Grosse Pointe (248) 693-9900 hansons-running.com

Thu, 12/19/13 Hansons Tempo Run Royal Oak (248) 616-9665 hansons-running.comThu, 12/26/13 Harold Webster Boxing Day 10 Mile Run 10MR Hamilton, ON (905) 971-6040 boxingdayrun.caSat, 12/28/13 HUFF 50K Trail Run 50 KR, 50K Relay, 10MR Albion, IN (260) 436-4824 www.huff50k.com

Sun, 12/29/13 Hansons Group Run training Lake Orion (248) 693-9900 hansons-running.comTue, 12/31/13 5/3 New Year’s Eve Run/Walk 5KR/W, 1MR/W Detroit (313) 886-5560 belleislefunrun.comTue, 12/31/13 New Year’s Eve 5K 5KR Lansing [email protected] runningfoundation.comTue, 12/31/13 New Year’s Resolution Run 8KR, 5KR/W Flint (810) 659-6493 riverbendstriders.com

Wed, 1/1/14 Gazelle Sports’ John Daley Memorial One One Run 4.4MR/W, 2.2MR/W Kalamazoo (269) 342-5996 gazellesports.comWed, 1/1/14 Hair of the Dog 5K Run/Walk 5KR/W Saugatuck (616) 392-2282 gazellesports.com

Sat, 1/11/14 PoHo Hot Cocoa 8K Run/ 5K Walk 8KR, 5KW, kids run Port Huron (810) 824-3272 elitefeetrunning.comSun, 1/19/14 Dirty Herd Winter Classic 4MR, 2MR Grand Rapids (616) 940-9888 gazellesports.com

Sat, 2/14 Betsie Bay Frozen 5K - Feb date TBD 5KR/W Elberta & Frankfort (231) 668-1010 [email protected], 2/8/14 Grand Rapids Urban Adventure Race - Winter Edition 3 hr adventure Belmont (616) 460-9331 grUrbanAdventureRace.com

Sat, 2/8/14 Winter Witch's Hat Run 5KR/W South Lyon (248) 207-5135 slxc.com/witch

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TRAVERSE CITY (1/19/13) — “The year I ranthis race,” reminisced runner/race photographerGreg Sadler, “it was -8°.” Not so this day, as nearly500 entrants gathered in balmy 33° temperatures totackle the Bigfoot Snowshoe 5K and 10K at TimberRidge Resort.

The warm weather leading up to race day leftmany wondering if the event would be snowshoeworthy. Mother Nature dropped four inches of newsnow just in time.

“We’d have liked more snow,” acknowledgedrace director and Running Fit store manager JeffGaft. “But we do the best we can.”

“Kudos to Running Fit and Timber Ridge,” saidthree-peat women’s 10K winner Erin O’Mara after-wards. “There was just enough snow for them tomake it work. They did what they could to make itas fun a time as possible.”

While O’Mara ran away with the 10K women’stitle, competition in the men’s division ran deep. JebStone out-stepped runner-up Derek Henning by 21seconds, with others not far behind.

Henning and his Herd team trained hard for theraces and were pleased to qualify for the U.S. SnowshoeAssociation Championships Jan. 26 in Bend, Ore.

“We’re doing this in honor of my dad,” said Hen-ning. “He’s a Vietnam vet, Flying Herd Battalion,1967-68. He’s been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer.”

Among the less hardcore competitors were PaulLeonard and his Infinite Multisport team “Killer Bees,”who dress as such each year.

“It’s a fantastic race and we love being in thewoods!” said Leonard, noting the loop course — onefor the 5K, two for 10K — challenges athletes on hills,single-track trail, logs to jump and branches to duck.

Kevin Deyo (21:40) and Nancy Agrillo (28:41)claimed 5K victories. For complete results and moreinformation, visit www.rftiming.com.

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Bigfoot Snowshoe Race, Traverse City

Bigfoot Snowshoe Races: Nearly Tropical

By Tracey Cohen

Jeb Stone, bib no. 508, takes the lead at the start of the 10K.

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One of the differences between running andother sports is its individualistic nature.How successfully you perform depends on

you alone, and how hard you’re willing to go outsideof your comfort zone is self-regulated.

Our internal voice tells us when to push harder,and sometimes an undermining voice tells us to goback to sleep when the alarm clock goes off or to cuta run short. My internal voice often employs reversepsychology by appealing to my nuts running geneand asking, “What would a sane person do?”

Now we have other voices coming at us throughwhat we wear on our wrists. Years agorunning watches didn’t have much more than a stop-watch function. Want to know how far you went?Get in your car, retrace your route and track it theold-fashioned odometer way. A little more difficultto measure those narrow single-track trail runs.

Eventually GPS technology emerged and wenot only had our distance staring us in the face fromour running watch, but our pace as well.

But why stop there? We can now get the num-ber of calories burned, elevation chart for our routeand temperature. We can get our heart rate, mile

splits, cadence and step count. A vibration alarm sig-nals when we’ve gone off pace. Heck, eventually ourwatches will probably be able to tell us how manymore strides before we should re-hydrate or pop anenergy gel packet.

I certainly welcome the magic running watchescan provide us. However, there’s one addition I cando without. Most of us don’t have a reality showwith a personal trainer shouting words of encourage-ment. Nor do we have, on a daily basis, race specta-tors shouting phrases like “You’re looking good.”

But now we can. Sort of. Running watches havecome along containing messages that attempt to putus on a pedestal after our runs. The wizards of watchtechnology offer words of praise like, “Atta boy,”“Job well done,” or, “Way to go.”

Some runners may enjoy those accolades fromtheir wrist. Personally, I’m leaning toward the opinionthat if I need compliments from a chronometer or trib-utes from my timepiece, I may have other issues.

Does any other aspect of my life provide unso-licited praise? Heck, no. What’s next? My computersaying, “Nice sentence, Bob! Way to string those hu-morous metaphors. You da man, Shakespeare!” Doesmy car tell me, “That was a heck of a parallel park-ing job! Nobody does that better than you.” I can’timagine my stovetop saying, “Nice omelet flip there,Chef Incredible! And the coffee this morningsmelled divine.”

The last things I’m looking for after a bad runare flattering-yet-fallacious words, which are as wel-come at that point as learning a course was mismea-sured after you’ve set a PR. It’s like the queen andher mirror in “Snow White”:

“My watch, my watch, on my hand. Who’s thefastest in the land?”

“You, my runner, are fastest of them all.”

I wouldn’t bet on it.

What I need are the words of legendary coachBill Bowerman when my alarm clock goes off as achilly rain pounds on my roof and I contemplategoing back to sleep. I could use a bright, flashingneon sign plastered across my bedroom ceiling withBill’s words “There’s no such thing as bad weather,just soft people.” And feel free to toss in for goodmeasure “So get your lazy hiney out of bed there,you weak little man. Now!”

I also could use, in the latter stages of a race, mywatch to feed me a double dose of WinstonChurchill, such as “Never, never, never give up” and“If you’re going through hell, keep going.”

I don’t need pearls of drivel like “Wow, you’vejust gone 20 miles. Amazing! You’re the greatest. Thewall may be coming soon. Feel free to jog it in fromhere or, better yet, just take the sweep bus to the fin-ish.”

Running watches also come with an artificialrunner that lays down the gauntlet to challenge us toa race. That’s more like it: a healthy dose of virtualcompetition. Add in some trash talking and all thebetter! Let my watch berate me with, “Is that all yougot, Wonder Boy?” or, “Feel free to pick up the paceanytime now.”

What I could also use before a race is to glancedown at my watch to see words of wisdom from StevePrefontaine. Such as “I run to see who has the mostguts, who can punish himself into exhausting pace, andthen at the end, punish himself even more. Somebodymay beat me, but they are going to have to bleed to doit.” That’ll get my heart pumping. I don’t need flatter-ing bouquets like, “I just love the way your singletmatches your shorts.”

Feel free to give me a watch that will tell meafter a run, “That wasn’t good enough, twinkle toes.Better be ready to push it tomorrow!” It was Pre-fontaine who also said, “You cannot propel yourselfforward by patting yourself on the back.”

Or by having your watch do the patting for thatmatter. Or your computer, car or stovetop.

Michigan runner Bob Schwartz is the author of thebest-selling humor book “I Run, Therefore I Am –NUTS1” and its recently-released sequel “I Run,

Therefore I Am Still – NUTS!” For more information,check out www.runninglaughsblog.com.

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Watch, What You Say to Me!By Bob Schwartz

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BLOOMFIELD HILLS (12/15/12) — If “it takes avillage to raise a child,” imagine what a whole countrycould do.

Country Day schools are not a whole country, butit seemed that way at the Bloomfield Jingle Bell Runfor Arthritis. More than 80 members of its communitytook part in the “One Country Day” team, includingjunior, middle and upper school students; faculty; fam-ily and alumni.

Women’s 5K masters champ Julie Winter ofBloomfield credited phys ed teacher Paul Bartoshukwith starting the team. “For the last five years we’vehad a One Country Day team at the Jingle BellRun,” she said. “This has been a very successful yeargathering people from our school for a good cause,and it’s good to be together for the holidays.”

Matthew Yacoub of Northville, the overall 5Kwinner in 17:34 (5:40 pace), said he “went out a lit-tle hard because it was downhill, but I kept pushingit and came back strong” despite this being his firstrace since getting injured at the Crim.

“This has always been a fun race,” Yacoubadded. “I’ve done it several times in the last 20 years.I love all the jingle bell activity.”

Denisa Costescu of Commerce Township wasthe overall women’s 5K winner in 18:38. Despiterunning a 6:01 pace, she thought it was “not a fastcourse with so many turns,” but she loved theweather. “It was great, not windy, and perfect forDecember.”

Timothy Young of Bloomfield Hills was themale masters champion in 19:32.

Carl Rundell of Birmingham ran away from the10K field with a time of 34:03 (5:30 pace), but therewas real drama among the female finishers. MarissaDobry, 14, of Beverly Hills broke the tape in 40:20,holding off Richelle Jones of Detroit by 10 seconds.

Dobry, who runs for Seaholm High School, wasnot aware how close the finish was until after therace, but took her victory in stride. “I didn’t plan togo fast for the 10K,” she said. “I was supposed to go

nine-minute-mile pace, but I decided to go fast forthe first 5K and then held it.” Easier said than doneon such a hilly, pot-holed course.

“When I came to the finish of the first 5K loop, Ithought I was done on the first hill,” said Dobry.“Then I was like, ‘Oh no, there’s another hill!’”

Jones was the female masters winner in 40:30.Thomas Preiss of Waterford took men’s masters hon-ors in 36:20.

Some runners had added incentive to turn outfor the event, which raises money to fight arthritis.“Arthritis hits close to home,” said David De Steiger

of Birmingham. “I have two sisters who battle it,one of whom has rheumatoid arthritis. It’s morethan just a race, it’s the cause, and it’s great to seesuch a huge turnout.”

Lisa Yamin, who ran the 5K with her childrenMichael and Samantha, said, “This is a great organiza-tion to run for. We have a niece with arthritis, so it’sgreat that the kids come out and support it.”

Anthony Targan is a regular contributor to MichiganRunner magazine.

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Jingle Bell 5K for Arthritis, Bloomfield Hills

Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis Rings True with Holiday SpiritBy Anthony Targan

Rachael Kong, age 10, sportsholiday colors in the 5K.


NOVI (2/3/13) —While morning tempera-tures struggled to reachdouble digits, close to1,500 runners cruised tothe Novi Civic Center,new site for this year’sSuper 5K.

“We outgrew ourformer venue,” said racedirector Randy Step.“The Civic Center offersmore parking and lets usprovide a more scenic,neighborhood coursethrough the subdivi-sions.”

Michelle Avey washappy with the new loca-tion and lack of trafficjams. “It was easier to get tothe race,” she said. “Thecourse was not as icy as Ithought it would be.”

No small task considering the generous snowfallbefore race morning.

“The subdivisions were well plowed and salted,”said Patrick Whinnery of Northville. “I really likedthe new course not being an out-and-back.”

Three-time Super 5K veteran Brian Blackneyappreciated that “the straightaway at the end didnot go on forever,” while Lori Guthrie of RoyalOak “liked the nice downhill finish, easy turnsand hills that weren’t too major.”

Gary Brownell won the men’s title in 16:20, 13seconds ahead of second, third and fourth places.For the women, Erin O’Mara (18:27) out-steppedAudrey Belf and Lauren Benstead with one sec-ond to spare.

Runners enjoyed pre-Super Bowl fare, cateredby Aleko’s of South Lyon, including wieners,meatballs and more served by Running Fit’sDances with Dirt St. Paulie Girls.

For complete results and information on Super5K 2014, visit www.rftiming.com and www.run-superbowl.com.

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Super 5K: New Course, Frigid TempsBy Tracey Cohen

Tyler and Rod Morgan wear Vikings jer-seys and Dave Dwornick smiles in hisSuper 5K gear.

More Photos in Photo Gallery:http://issuu.com/michiganrunner.docs/mr0313

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GRAND RAPIDS (2/2/13) — There are forms ofmadness only true runners can appreciate. Take theGroundhog Day Marathon, which began with ma-niacs wearing headlamps slipping and sliding thenight before through a 1/6 marathon.

Could conditions get worse? Of course! The nextmorning eight more inches of snow to MillenniumPark and enough sun to see yourself how insane thiswas.

More than 450 entrants took part in this first-year event, which, inspired by the annual GroundhogDay celebration in Punxsutawney, Pa., and 1993 filmof the same name starring actor Bill Murray, had themrun the same 4.4-mile course again and again (threetimes for the half-marathon, six for the full one.)

Their unique race experience did not endthere. Runners also took part in groundhog cos-tume and prognostication contests, and availedthemselves to Founders Brewery refreshments after-ward. Winners took home groundhog art hand-cut

by pheasant rancher-turned-chainsaw artist“Bearclaw” Jack Eppinga.

Local race director Don Kern is introducingWest Michigan to a new kind of marathon, theGroundhog Day Marathon. unique race experi-ence. In addition to running the full or half-marathon, athletes can participate in a groundhogcostume contest, a Groundhog Eve two mile snow-shoe run and a Groundhog Eve four mile tradi-tional run. On Groundhog Day, Founders Brewerywill serve beer to finishers of the half and fullmarathon.

Race Director Don Kern, known locally as“Marathon Don,” is also the race director for theMetro Health Grand Rapids Marathon, which isheld annually in October. He was recently inter-viewed in the January 2013 Grand Rapids BusinessJournal.

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Groundhog Day Marathon, Grand Rapids

Groundhog Day MarathonBy Scott Sullivan

Americans are get-ting fatter. Adultstoday, on the av-

erage, are 25 poundsheavier than they were inthe 1960s, according to arecent study.

To slim us down, we’vegot dozens of diet plansand fitness programs.During meal times we ad-here to the edicts of SouthBeach, Atkins or otherplans. Every day we get

our 30 minutes of exercise, but our profile still lookslike “before” pictures in weight-loss ads.

The problem isn’t our diet or fitness plan; it’swhat happens during the rest of our waking hours.Figure you spend an hour or two at the most eatingmeals, a half-hour exercising and eight hours sleep-ing; that still leaves 14 hours a day when you are notsupposed to be eating.

It is the between-meal snacks that put thepaunch on the gut and the heft on the hips. Dietsdictate meal plans and maybe give ideas abouthealthy snack treats, but no one tells you how tokeep from eating between meals.

Weekends and evenings are the worst. Sitting infront of the TV after dinner, watching commercialsfor pizza, chips, soda pop and beer, we soon findourselves heading for the kitchen. Our good selves

say, “Eat smart, stick with the diet, don’t snack,”while that other voice in our head, abetted by agrowling stomach, screams, “Feed me now!”

The real challenge in dieting is being able to re-sist all those tasty calorie-laden and fat-filled good-ies. The obvious solution is to keep the junk foodout of your house.

If you live alone or do the shopping yourself, com-mon sense says, “Don’t buy the stuff.” For folks with alot of willpower, this is easy, but I’m not one of them.

Besides, company drops in now and then. Am Igoing to say to guests, “Here are some carrot sticks, cel-ery and slices of whole-wheat bread with the crusts cutoff to snack on while I get you some ice water?” That’sgood rationale for keeping snack crackers, ice cream,cookies and drinks on hand. The problem then be-comes keeping me from eating that stuff.

One way is to remove the desire to snack.Toothpaste may be the answer. Immediately after ameal, squeeze a generous gob on your brush andbrush away. Don’t rinse. Just leave that strong, mintytaste in your mouth. That will knock out tastebudsfor an hour or so. For serious weight-watchers,toothpaste becomes the first line of defense.

Watching the old reality TV show “Fear Factor,”where people slurped down maggots, leeches orother disgusting matter as part of a competition, wasa real appetite killer. After seeing those poor soulsgag on a plateful of squirming or oozing goodies,you wouldn’t ask for seconds on goulash.

For those caring for babies, changing diaperscan be an appetite suppressor. Doing so just beforethe dinner bell sounds might help squeamish dietersto eat less.

Drinking water helps. They used to recommendthat you drink eight glasses a day. If you’re gulpingdown anywhere near that much, your stomach will betoo busy dealing with it to send out hunger pangs.

If it’s true Americans gained an extra 25 poundssince the 1960s, I’ll bet they gained 20 of them watch-ing TV. While a small part of your brain is absorbed inthe TV show, a larger part of it is saying, “Feed me.”

When a commercial comes on, I’m poised tobolt from the couch to kitchen — unless I’m hold-ing the cat. When our tabby, Kasha, climbs into mylap, it becomes harder to get up, so I sit there andpet the cat instead of feeding my face. By making itinconvenient to leave the couch, I’m able to hold mysnacking urge at bay.

If I don’t have a cat in my lap, every time there isa commercial break, I pick up the TV remote, mute thesound and start reading. With about 10 minutes ofcommercials during a one-hour show, I do a lot morereading and, more important, a lot less eating.


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If you absolutely can’t resist the treats, minimizethe damage by never taking the bag of chips orcookies out of the kitchen. Just take a few chips or asingle cookie at a time. If you have to walk everytime you want a treat, you’ll at least get exercise trav-eling to and from the food source.

When food cravings come to DVD watchers,they hit the “pause” button and head for the fridge.The obvious solution is put the remote far enoughaway that the viewer has time to summon theneeded willpower not to eat.

If you can keep the tempting treats outside thehouse, that’s all the better. The garage is the logicalplace. I put the stuff in our garage refrigerator andtool cabinet out there. Since the garage is 30 feetfrom the house, snacking involves an overland trip.Since most nights I lounge around the house bare-foot or just wearing socks, the trip during badweather is unpleasant. Still, far too often in the win-ter, the tracks of a barefoot man can be detected inthe snow between the house and garage.

For some, affixing an unflattering photograph ofthemselves on the refrigerator door where they have tosee it when they come for food is an effective deterrent.However, it may not be what everyone who visits orlives with you needs to see on a regular basis.

Hiding the goodies also is an option. Since mywife, Cyndy, has more self-restraint than I do anddoesn’t share the same tastes in junk food I have, Igive her the treats and tell her to hide them. Then I

have to ask her each time I want to snack. This canbe humbling, especially after I’ve told her I’m tryingto cut back on extra eating.

What occasionally happens though, in a fit ofcraving, knowing there’s empty-calorie treats hidden,I’ll end up rooting about the kitchen late at nightsearching the back recesses of shelves looking for ed-ible gratification.

Even if you’ve purged your refrigerator of junkfood, there are still three shelves of high-calorie and nu-tritionally-acceptable edibles to see every time you openthe door. Gazing inside that big white box, one can vi-sualize all manner of mini-meals that can be madefrom cheese, fruit, jams, luncheon meat and pickles.

When our refrigerator light burned out, we dis-covered an impractical-but-effective solution to thisdilemma. Looking into that darkened area, only thefood in the front was visible. Unless we took a flash-light with us, we had no idea what lay back in thedark void. By moving the high-caloric, non-essentialfoods such as jams, jellies, pop and relishes to theback, we soon forgot they were there.

The down side of the experiment occurred afterwe replaced the bulb and had to deal with perishablefoods that had undergone metamorphosis.

Now after eating exuberantly through the holi-days, I’m back with my diet, faithfully exercising everyday, but still hoping to find the willpower needed so Iwill be slim and trim for race season. - MR -

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DETROIT (12/31/12) — After a couple fairly mildyears, the 43rd annual Fifth Third Bank New Year’sEve Family Fun Run/Walk on Belle Isle rang in2013 with frigid temperatures, strong windsand slick, snowy roads.

“That last mile was particularly tough,” saidmen’s 5K winner Jeff Bord, 19, of Plymouth. “Theslush, snow, ice and wind really took their toll.”

More than 1,700 runners and walkers bravedthe blustery weather. Bord, a Michigan State Univer-sity sophomore, beat runner-up John Trojansek, 42,of Windsor, Ontario, by 15 seconds.

On the women’s side, Dot McMahan, 36, ofOakland Township ran away with her second title inthree years.

Bord and Trojansek battled it out for the first twomiles. “I took a little lead during the second mile andtried to open a gap before it became all slushy andmuddy,” said Trojansek. “But he was having none of it.”

Bord took the lead back, “then he turned a cornerand lost me,” Trojansek said. “I was winded andI think he knew it.”

The winner finished in 16:10, Trojansek in16:25. Chris Elsey, 27, of Farmington Hills claimedthird in 17:00.

McMahan didn’t come close to the 16:31 sheposted in near-perfect weather while winning in2010. She mustered a 17:44, gingerly navigating the

course’s tight turns.

“It was pretty slippery out there,” she said. “I knew(coming in) that this wasn’t going to be a fast day. Itwas all about getting in a good effort and dealing withthe conditions as they were.”

Her Hansons-Brooks Distance Project teammateErin Richard, 27, of Rochester finished second in

18:15. AudryBelf, 16, ofBirminghamcrossed third in19:39.

McMahanled the womenfrom thestart. Richardhad nothoughts aboutchasing herdown, consider-ing the difficultconditions.

“I was justglad it wasover,” Richardsaid.

She didenjoy the racethough.

“There are a lot people here,” said Richard. “A lot ofkids! That’s pretty cool.”

McMahan’s daughter, Elizabeth, 3, was among185 entrants in the children’s mile.

“Elizabeth ran her first race,” said her mother.“She ran 14:40 for the mile and I’m really proud ofher.”

Katie Minnich, 12, of Royal Oak won the milein 6:54. Next came Christina Hicson, also 12, ofBloomfield Hills, in 7:07. The race gave trophies tochildren ages 12 and under who finished.

Race director Jerry Bocci Jr. was happy with theturnout.

“Last year the race was on a Saturday,” he said.“We had a pretty big turnout, up 30 percent over2010, because of that. This year, with the race tak-ing place on a Monday, a workday for most people,we weren’t expecting as big a turnout. But we gotright around the same number as last year.”

Joining Fifth Third Bank as major sponsorswere Michigan Runner, Tom Waligorski Roofingand Hansons Running Shop.

For complete results, go to http://www.everalracemgt.com.

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Fifth Third Bank New Year’s Eve Run, Detroit

Throngs Brave Ice for Fifth Third New Year’s Eve Run

By Charles Douglas McEwen


Saturday, Jan. 26,was a day to re-member. A day for

the eyeballs, too. And aday to try to keep theheart from burstingthrough the chest wall.

Oh, what a gloriousday!

“It’d rather do thisthan run a 5K, any day,” said Kevin Deyo, a superb50-something runner who is still a threat to win theopen division at races around northern Michigan.

“This” wasn’t a run, it was a snowshoe race, inone of the coolest Up North places you’ll find, onthe best-ever winter day.

Yes, best-ever. I call my dog the best dog onearth. “There might be as good a dog, but there isn’ta better dog.”

And that’s the way this day was: There might beas good a day sometime, but there will never be abetter day.

It had snowed six inches the night before. It wasthe purest pristine white, coating the sides of thepine trees that faced northwest and bowing downtheir branches.

The white was even whiter in contrast to thecobalt blue of the cloudless sky, the sun bright andwarm despite being low in the January sky.

Deyo and I had just finished the Grass RiverNatural Area 5K near Bellaire. Well, the dog and Ihad just finished. Deyo, who led much of the way,had been in for a while.

A few dozen of us walked or ran either the 5Kor the 10K, snowshoe racing still something of abest-kept secret, even in the love-the-winter-culturethat exists in northern Michigan. (Not countingRandy Step’s Big Foot Boogie 5K and 10K at theTimber Ridge Resort in Traverse City, which theweek before had drawn 500. But Randy of RunningFit fame is a world-class promoter and his race drawsthrongs every year, most of whom have never runanother snowshoe race.)

Deyo and I traded adjectives about what a dayit was, what a course it was, why being out there wasso damn cool.

The course was on a single-track trail, merci-fully flat. Actually, a fair stretch at the start was on asnow-covered boardwalk that meandered to theGrass River, which connects some of the Chain ofLakes before connecting to deep-forest trails.

Just a perfect event, a perfect day, finished witha hot-chowder contest. Six area eateries supplied

their favorite chowders, with runners voting on thebest. Tough choices included smoked whitefishchowder, a spicy fish chowder and clam chowder.

The snow and the white were in contrast to thefirst 5K snowshoe of the season, at the Kayo-Went-Ho Boy Scout Camp at the northern end of TorchLake. Its course is the toughest 5K around, the firsthalf an endless series of ups over a glacial moraineridge.

Alas, a deep snowfall the week before wasturned into mud and goop by two days of pouringrain, so we ran instead.

The week after the Grass River run, coming toolate to make deadline for this article, was the Run-away Hen Snowshoe Scamper at the BrengmanBrothers vineyard in the Leelanau Peninsula. Barringa heart attack or fatal car crash, I was there.

They held the first annual race last year, and itwas a classic. Another of those days where it snowedall night, then the front passed and the day brokewith a cloudless sky and the sun turning the snowwhiter than white.

That was a two-loop, very hilly course thatbrought the heart to the brink of explosion, followedby lots of food and a nice raffle.

Yet to come, the Crystal Mountain snowshoe5K and the Camp Petosego 5K in Petoskey. Andthen? And then it’ll be March, and I can start look-ing forward to morel mushroom season.

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A few words on Lance Armstrong:

Lighten up, world. My gosh, the gnashing ofteeth and wailing over his betrayal of America andall that is good and just and pure.

He let Oprah down, he let the Post Officedown. French everywhere are appalled; they’ve even

started calling American fries Parisian taters. SantaClaus is demanding he return the toys he got as akid, especially that first bike.

Lance, I still love you. All this doom and gloomand media firestorm won’t ruin the memories I haveof watching all those epic Tour de France battles,those stage rides in the Pyrenees or the Alps, of kick-ing some Italian’s butt, or turning some Germanstud into a quivering pile of lactic acid.

Now, can I rationalize the admiration I still feelfor Lance with the contempt with which I holdBarry Bonds, the lumpen-headed ballplayer whosebody changed Hulk-like as he developed his drugregimen?

Let’s just say, consistency is the hobgoblin oftiny minds.

The reality of the Tour de France is that formany years, all the top teams were chemistry experi-ments in progress, trying to master and manipulateevery natural and unnatural process that could takea human being to his peak of possibility, and to thepeak of the next mountain ahead of the next guy.

Instead of castigating Lance, the Navy Seals orCIA ought to hire him as a consultant and have himtake their folks to those peaks, too.

I get it. He broke the rules. Having beencaught, having confessed, yes, strip him of hismedals.

But not letting him enter your marathon? Notletting him enter your triathlon? Not letting him bean amateur in one sport because he cheated in an-other? Not letting him raise his thousands for char-ity because you won’t let him ruin your race bytouching its streets?

The Chicago Marathon thinks it’s better off fornot letting Lance run last October? Puh-leeze!

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